Kentucky Derby

Secreteriant was a race horse. He won in the Kentucky Derby.

All were colts in the 2011 Kentucky Derby.

With the exception of one gelding, Comma To The Top

I wouldn't use this for a research paper, but I think the Kentucky Derby was shortened because it simply was too much for the horse to run that long. There is a bigger risk of death to horses if they are forced to sprint for a longer amount of time, and I'll use Barbaro as an example. Barbaro was a horse who competed in the Kentucky Derby who shattered his leg two weeks after the Derby which lead to death. Although this occurred after the shortening of the race (2006 I believe), the Derby is still a risk of injury or even death in some cases.

--14-year-old horse freak :)

I hope I hinted an idea?

1994

Only if he's scratched before entries are closed (usually the Tuesday before the Derby). If he's scratched after that, it won't be filled.

because it is to thick

Many of these Kentucky Derby tickets are worth an amount close to $25 each. The price will vary depending upon the condition of the ticket.

Clyde Van Dusen in 1929 and Big Brown in 2008.

Yes.

around 300$

Pinewood Derby blocks are generally 7 inches in length, 1.75 inches in width, and 1.25 inches in height. The density of the wood can have them weigh anywhere between 90 and 150 grams (3 to 5 ounces).

Clark Jr. started the Kentucky Derby on behalf of a group of businessmen in Louisville who wanted to bring the horse industry back to Kentucky. During the Civil War many of the horses in Kentucky were used for battle, and after the war they rarely made it back to their farms. To really bring the breeding and racing industry back to the state we needed something that would attract the best of the best. The Derby became a large social event so that it wouldn't be compared to the other races that existed at the time and weren't succeeding in attracting the horsemen. It worked and the Derby is currently the longest continuously running sporting event in the country.

About a five-hour drive from Chicago to Louisville, KY.

Ladbrooks

Yes

Kingman won the Kentucky Derby in 1891 at a time of 2:52.25 but the distance during that time was run at 1 1/2

Died after winning of colic trained by Woody Stevens

Actually he died of a heart attack following a workout approximately a week after his Belmont win

Eight Belles came in 2nd after running the race of her life, which sadly was the last race of her life. Time was 2 minutes, 3 1/2 seconds. Just after crossing the wire second after Big Brown, Eight Belles collapsed after breaking her front ankles and had to be euthanized on the racetrack.

Aristides was the first Kentucky Derby winner

They are referred to as the Triple Crown. If a horse wins all three races in one year, he is called the Triple Crown winner.

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Don Wright Murphy, the founder of the Pinewood Derby was born in La Porte Indiana on April 9, 1918. Sadly, Mr. Murphy passed away earlier this year on July 1, 2008. An obituary appeared in the Daily Breeze newd publication between July 8-9, 2008.

God Bless Mr. Murphy for the lives that he touched and the 100 million + children who have participated in Pinewood Derby since 1953.

A book recounting the history of the Pinewood Derby, based upon Mr. Murphy's recollections and memorabilia. It is called Pinewood!.

In addition to founding the Pinewood Derby, Mr. Murphy also appeared a cameo role in a movie relating to the Pinewood Derby, Down and Derby. The movie project was financed by a group of adults who earned the rank of Eagle Scout.

Regards

Don Murphy's book, mentioned above, is titled PINEWOOD! The Story of the Pinewood Derby. Since Don passed away in 2008, his book was not offered for sale again until Aug 2009. It is only offered for sale through the Pinewood Pro website here:

https://www.pinewoodpro.com/p/012490.html

Don's son Donn Murphy now lives in the California Bay Area.

Almost all if not all of them. In the beginnings the jockey industry was dominated by African Americans

The 1913 winner, Donerail, won at odds of 91-1.