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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
How does Edgar derby die In Slaughterhouse-Five?
He is executed (shot) by German soldiers in Dresden for attempting to seal a teapot.
19.2 miles per hour
On which type of racetrack is the Kentucky Derby held?
A sandy mix is the kind of racetrack on which the Kentucky Derby is held. From the surface down 8 inches is a sifted, mixed blend of 75% round river sand, 23% silt, and 2% clay. This layer sits on a 12-inch base of resilient clay. The clay in turn sits on a 25-foot sub-base of sandy loam.
In the Kentucky Derby what does win place and show mean?
In the Kentucky Derby -- and all thoroughbred races -- "win" in the horse that comes in first, "place" is the horse that finishes 2nd, and "show" is the horse that finishes 3rd.
To make a mint julep, you'll need:
- About 20 mint leaves, plus more for garnish if you like
- 2 tsp. sugar OR 2 tsp. simple syrup or mint simple syrup
- 2 to 3 oz. bourbon
- Crushed ice
To make:
- Put mint leaves and sugar in a glass. Crush the leaves and sugar until the sugar dissolves and you've created a "mash."
- Add bourbon, stir. Fill glass with crushed ice and stir.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves.
Who was the last mare to win the Kentucky Derby?
Winning Colors [February 14, 1985 - February 17, 2008] was the last filly to win the Kentucky Derby. The young mare finished first in the 1988 Derby. She was the third and most recent of three fillies to claim victory in the world-famous race that's held yearly at the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.
What does a furlong have to do with the Kentucky Derby?
A furlong is a measurement of distance. It is 660 feet. It is used in the Derby to describe the distance that the horses run.
Since a furlong is 1/8 of a mile, and the Derby is 1 1/4 miles, the Derby is 10 furlongs long.
