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Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby, the most esteemed thoroughbred racing event in the world, is the longest continuously held sporting event on American soil since 1875.
464 Questions
Does Kroger's make the rose wreath for the Kentucky Derby winner?
Yes, Kroger's employees work together the night before while it is open for anyone to come and watch at St. Mathews Kroger in Louisville Ky. It is then shipped in a gold case.
Was the Churchill Downs built when they started the Kentucky Derby?
Yes. Churchill Downs held the first Kentucky Derby the same year that it opened, in 1875.
On what type of surface is a demolition derby usually held?
Demolition Derbys utilize an asphalt race track with a particular emphasis on providing a slick surface for the vehicles. This is usually aided by soapy water being put down on the surface beforehand.
Can a mustang run in the derby?
No, only Three Year Old Thoroughbred race horses registered in the Jockey Club of America are eligible to run in the Kentucky Derby.
What was the jockeys name that raced riley the Kentucky Derby horse?
Riley's owner and trainer was edward corrigan...i don't know if he was the jockey, too, or not.
How long does it take to run the Kentucky Derby?
depends, if you are fat then it will take you longer than if you were fit.
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Did the horse Animal Kingdom ran two Kentucky Derby?
Horses can only run in the Kentucky Derby as a three year old. As such, no horse ever runs the Derby more than once.
What is Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus nicknamed?
'FuPeg' is the nickname of Fusaichi Pegasus [foaled April 12, 1997]. He won the 2007 Derby, with Kent Desormeaux [b. February 27, 1970] as his jockey. His unusual name honors his owner Fusao Sekiguchi [b. December 20, 1935], lays claim to being '#1' or 'the best' ['-ichi'], and memorializes the winged horse of ancient Greek mythology.
What filly died on the track at the Kentucky Derby 2 years ago?
Eight Belles [February 23, 2005 - May 3, 2008] was euthanized after the Kentucky Derby on May 3, 2008. She came in second, five lengths after Big Brown. Both of her front ankles were fractured extensively.
Who were the 14 jockeys in the first Kentucky Derby?
There were 15, not 14, jockeys who participated in the inaugural Kentucky Derby of May 17, 1875. Of that number, Billy Lakeland was the only white rider. The fourteen others, including the first-place-finisher, were all African Americans. The complete list of names, in the order in which the riders' horses finished, is as follows:
1. Oliver Lewis [1856 - 1924] on Aristides;
2. H. Williams on Volcano;
3. W. Chambers on Verdigris;
4. W. Walker on Bob Woolley;
5. M. Kelson on Ten Broeck;
6. J. Carter on Grenoble;
7. M. Jones on Bill Bruce;
8. W. Henry on Chesapeake;
9. R. Colston on Searcher;
10. Billy Lakeland on the chestnut filly Ascension;
11. Halloway on Enlister;
12. D. Jones on McCreery;
13. Masterson on Warsaw;
14. J. Houston on Vagabond; and
15. Stradford on the chestnut filly Gold Mine.
Darrell Wayne Lukas is 81 years old (birthdate: September 2, 1935).
Where was the first Kentucky Derby held?
The Louisville Jockey Club Course was where the first Kentucky Derby was held. That was the original name of the Churchill Downs racetrack, where the Derby still is being held. Whatever the name, the world-famous grounds are located in Louisville, Kentucky.
What is the derivation of the expression 'Kentucky is the land of beautiful horses and fast women'?
Kentucky- Home of fast women, beautiful horses & good bourbon!
What was the racehorse Big Brown's time in the Kentucky Derby?
Two [2] minutes 01.82 seconds was the winning time for Big Brown [foaled April 10, 2005] in the 2008 Kentucky Derby. The winning jockey was Kent Jason Desormeaux [b. February 27, 1970]. Desormeaux had been the winning rider in 2000 on Fusaichi Pegasus [foaled April 12, 1997].
When did Seabiscuit win the Kentucky Derby?
Seabiscuit [May 23, 1933 - May 17, 1947] never won any Kentucky Derby. He was named 'Horse of the Year' in 1938. But that was for his performance in races other than the Derby. It also was for his victory of November 1, 1938 over War Admiral [1934 - 1959], the Triple Crown winner of the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont and Preakness Stakes in the previous year.
Who were the first second and third place horses in the 137th Kentucky Derby in 2011?
The top three finishers in the 137th Derby were:
WINNER: Animal Kingdom
Place (second): Nehro
Show (third): Mucho Macho Man
How fast are the horses in the Kentucky Derby?
Very fast are the horses in the Kentucky Derby. The winning horses tend to run the 1-1/4 mile [2 kilometer; 10 furlong] racetrack in just over two minutes. But two horses have beaten even that speed. In 2001, Monarchos [b. 1998] had the winning time of 1 minute 59.97 seconds. The record still is 1 minute 59-2/5 seconds by Secretariat [March 30, 1970 - October 4, 1989] in 1973.
What are the names of the racetrack and the town at which the Kentucky Derby is held?
Churchill Downs is the name of the racetrack at which the Kentucky Derby is held. Louisville is the name of the big city in Kentucky where the racetrack is located. The original name of the racetrack was the Louisville Jockey Club Course.
How many years has the Kentucky Derby been run?
Note: The Kentucky Derby was first run in 1875.
