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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
What number race was the 1964 Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is a horse race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds over a distance of one and a quarter miles (2 km) at Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave. Louisville, KY 40208, USA
1950 - Middle Ground ridden by William Boland.
1951 - Count Turf ridden by Conn McCreary.
1952 - Hill Gail ridden by Eddie Arcaro.
1953 - Dark Star ridden by Hank Moreno.
1954 - Determine ridden by Raymond York.
1955 - Swaps ridden by Bill Shoemaker.
1956 - Needles ridden by David Erb.
1957 - Iron Liege ridden by Bill Hartack.
1958 - Tim Tam ridden by Ismael Valenzuela.
1959 - Tommy Lee ridden by Bill Shoemaker.
Who was the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby?
No female jockey has ever won the Kentucky Derby. In fact, only five female jockeys have ever ridden in the Derby. Julie Krone was the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown event, the 1993 Belmont Stakes aboard Colonial Affair.
Has a grey horse won Kentucky Derby?
Yes, a white horse has won the Kentucky Derby if you interpret white as 'roan' or 'gray'. According to those criteria, there have been eight [8] such winners:
1. Determine [1951 - 1972], gray stallion winner in 1954;
2. Decidedly [1962 - ?], gray stallion, in 1959;
3. Spectacular Bid [February 17, 1976 - June 9, 2003], gray stallion in 1978;
4. Gato Del Sol [February 23, 1979 - August 7, 2007], gray stallion, in 1982;
5. Winning Colors [February 14, 1985 - February 17, 2008], a filly that officially was described as a 'roan' but actually was soft gray with a white face, in 1988;
6. Silver Charm [foaled February 22, 1994], gray stallion, in 1997;
7. Monarchos [foaled 1998], gray stallion, in 2001; and
8. Giacomo [foaled February 16, 2002], gray stallion
Which filly won the Kentucky Derby in 1915?
Regret [1912 - April 11, 1934] was the filly that won the Kentucky Derby of May 8, 1915. She impressed the audience at Churchill Downs with her fast start and her easy lead over the other participating horses.
Harry Payne Whitney [April 29, 1872 - October 26, 1930] was Regret's breeder/owner. James G. Rowe, Sr. [1857 - August 2, 1929] was her trainer. Joseph A. Notter [June 21, 1890 - April 10, 1973] was her jockey.
Who won the 1947 Kentucky Derby?
Johnstown - 1st Place
James Stout (Jockey)
Belair Stud (Owner)
James Fitzimmons (Trainer)
Source: CDSN Net
What horse won the 1990 Kentucky Derby?
Jockey Gary Stevens rode 'Thunder Gulch' to win the 1995 Kentucky Derby.
What race track is home to the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is run at Churchill Downs located in Louisville, Kentucky. The address of Churchill Downs is:
Churchill Downs
700 Central Ave.
Louisville, KY 40208
How old can the horse be in the Kentucky Derby?
Who won the Kentucky Derby in 1963?
The winner of the 1978 Kentucky Derby was a horse called Affirmed.
How many horses are allowed to start in the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby field is limited to 20 horses. Some people think 20 horses are too many for a horse race, with the finish sometimes resembling a cavalry charge. However, that large of a field does offer many good betting possibilities.
Average speed of horses at the Kentucky Derby?
They say the Kentucky Derby is the most exciting two minutes in sports. Assuming a horse runs 1.25 miles in 2 minutes then it covered the distance at an average of 37.5 mph. Secretariet holds the record at 1:59 2/5 which translates to an average speed of 37.69 mph.
Race horses can reach speeds of anywhere from 35-45 mph. However, the fastest recorded speed was 43 miles an hour.
Why is the Kentucky Derby such a big deal?
The Kentucky Derby is the most famous 2-minutes of sports. It is the first and most famous of the Triple Crown Races (including the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes), which is run by 3-yr-old thoroughbreds. It is run on the first Saturday in May every year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This year was the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby and Big Brown won with Eight Belles coming in 2nd. She was later euthanized on the track after breaking both front ankles right after she finished the race. Only 3 fillies have ever won the Derby.
What year did War Admiral run in the Kentucky Derby?
Man o war didn't win the triple crown. He won the preakness and the Belmont and most likely would have won the derby however he was never entered in it due to his trainer wanting to rest him. He won every race except one which made his stats 20 for 21. Even without having won the triple crown He was named the greatest racehorse in history.
How old do you have to be to race in the Kentucky Derby?
How old to u have to be to race in the kentucky darbie
What did the winner of the 1875 Kentucky Derby look like?
The horses in the Kentucky Derby are all Thoroughbred's, and as such will all have the same basic conformation. That said some will be taller or shorter in height, colors will vary, and over all proportions will differ slightly.
What is the highest purse for any Kentucky Derby winner?
The winner's share of the May 7 race will account for 62 percent of the guaranteed purse, or at least $1.24 million. The purse for the Derby has been $1 million guaranteed since 1996.
Derby County FC is a football team in England. The home stadium of Derby County FC is called the Pride Park Stadium and it is located at the edge of Derby, England.
Who was the person name who made the Kentucky Derby?
no one "owns" the Kentucky Derby. its a race held every year for the best 20 three year old thoroughbreds in the nation.
no one "owns" the Kentucky Derby. its a race held every year for the best 20 three year old thoroughbreds in the nation.
