Kentucky Derby

Mike Smith rode Lion Heart in 2004.

The '50states.com' is just one possibility for hearing an online rendition of 'My Old Kentucky Home'. The site offers the complete lyrics, which can be read or sung along with an instrumental version of the beloved song that's linked with the running of the world-famous Kentucky Derby.

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Louisville does not have Amtrak service. You can connect with the Cardinal from either New York or Chicago in Indianapolis to take the Amtrak Thruway Bus service provided by Greyhound Lines to get to Louisville.

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'My Old Kentucky Home' is played at the Kentucky Derby by the University of Louisville Marching Band while the horses are paraded to the starting post. It was composed by Stephen Collins Foster [July 4, 1826 - January 13, 1864]. It has been part of the traditions of the Kentucky Derby since at least 1930.

Willie Shoemaker won the Kentucky Derby four times. His mounts were: Swaps (1955); Tomy Lee (1959); Lucky Debonair (1965); and Ferdinand (1986). In addition, he would have won the 1957 Derby aboard Gallant Man had he not misjudged the finish line and stood up in the stirrups, thinking the race was over.

There are many types of jockeys. The most common definition of a jockey would be one who rides atop a Thoroughbred in races, such as the Kentucky Derby. It is also a trademark used for men's underwear.

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Bo"rail" is what Kentucky Derby winning jockey Calvin H. Borel [b. November 8, 1966] is nicknamed. He carries the nickname in recognition of his skillful and stubborn proximity to the racetrack rail at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It saves on the distance that horse and rider must cover to win the world-famous race.

The Kentucky Derby is 1 1/4 mile long. In other words 10 furlongs. It is the first leg of the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.

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A length of 1-1/4 miles, which equals 2 kilometers or 10 furlongs, is the distance that's run by the horses in the Kentucky Derby. But that hasn't always been the distance. In the first 20 years of the Derby's existence, 1875-1895, jockeys had to run their horses over a 1-1/2 mile racetrack.

The Queen watched the race from a private suite with a balcony overlooking the track.

Jockey Willie Shoemaker won the Kentucky Derby four times during his career. His victories came in 1955 with Lucky Debonair, 1959 with Tomy Lee, 1965 with Lucky Debonair, and 1986 with Ferdinand. Shoemaker's wins contributed to his reputation as one of the greatest jockeys in horse racing history.

The Kentucky Derby, like most horse races in the United States, runs counterclockwise primarily due to historical tradition and the influence of European racing practices, where horses typically race in the same direction. This counterclockwise direction allows jockeys to position themselves effectively on the left side of their mounts, enhancing visibility and control. Additionally, racing in this direction has become standard in American horse racing, contributing to the consistency and familiarity for participants and spectators alike.