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Thoroughbred
Thoroughbred is a breed of horse best known for flat racing but can also be bred for other forms of competition such as hurdling, polo, steeplechasing, or even show jumping. You will find all manner of questions on these amazing horses and their various disciplines.
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How many miles between louisville Kentucky and Bowling Green Kentucky?
It is 60 miles taking this route:
- Take KY-1079 WEST, from Magnolia, to KY-357 at the end of the road, and TURN LEFT onto KY-357.
- Take KY-357 to KY-758, and TURN RIGHT onto KY-758.
- Take KY-758 to I-65 SOUTH. Follow signs.
- Take I-65 SOUTH to Bowling Green.
Where do you get the song Call to the Post?
Also Known as the First Call http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_call
http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/docs/17first.mp3
Hope This Helps.
Which Kentucky Derby was attended by Queen Elizabeth II?
When she attended the 133rd Kentucky Derby, Queen Elizabeth II wore a fine wool coat of lime green. Her matching silk dress had a small floral print, and her lime green hat was trimmed in fuschia.
How many movies are there about seabiscuit?
Several. The mostly-fictional account with Shirley Temple and Barry Fitzgerald and a documentary made of newsreels and old movietone footage. This one is very informative and is a great companion to Laura Hildebrant's bestseller and of course the 2003 movie with Jeff Bridges, Toby McGuire, Chris Cooper and Elizabeth Banks.
Why is a thoroughbred so good at racing?
thoroughbreds were bred for racing. they have long legs and a slender frame and the ability to stay at a high speed for a long distance. they have better intake of air and their hearts beat faster when they are running in order to tolerate the stress of running. and most importantly they have to speed over distance. quarter horses are the fastest breed of horse over a quarter of a mile but thoroughbreds can hold the speed over a longer distance The Thoroughbred has very long legs and a slender body that lets in take longer strides than other horse and there for is a very good race horse.
A carriage is usually a cart pulled by a horse. It can also mean the car pulled by a train, which can contain passengers or cargo.
When in 1875 was the Kentucky Derby held?
The first Saturday in May is the time of year when the Kentucky Derby is held. That's why the 136th running of the Derby was on May 1st in the year 2010. The 137th will be held on May 7, 2011.
When was the 99th Kentucky Derby held?
May 7, 2005 was the date on which the 131st Kentucky Derby was held. The winning horse was Giacomo [foaled February 16, 2002]. The winning jockey was Michael Earl Smith [b. August 10, 1965]. The winning time was 2 minutes 02.75 seconds.
Is the Kentucky Derby held in Kentucky?
Yes, the Kentucky Derby is held in Kentucky. It's held at the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville. The 2010 Derby represents the 136th running of the world-famous race.
How many horses have won the Kentucky Derby?
None, only one has finished in the top 3.
The first Kentucky Derby ever run was won by Aristides with Oliver Lewis at the Jockey in this 1875 running of the Roses.
The 1877 Derby was won by Billy Walker aboard Badem-Baden.
The 1896 and 1898 Derby had Willie Simms in the saddle for the win.
The 1892 Derby winner was Azra with Alonzo Clayton aboard.
Issac Murphy won back to back derby races in 1890 and 1891.
Jimmy Winkfield is best known as the last African American to have a Kentucky Derby winner in 1901 and 1902. Between 1875 and 1902 the number of wins, places and shows was dominated by African American Jockeys. And then the color barrier came down.
Which horses ran 1961 Kentucky Derby?
From the first Kentucky Derby of May 17, 1875 until the most recent Derby of May 1, 2010, the best time has been just under 2 minutes. That record has been met only two times thus far. The first and best running time was the 1 minute 59-2/5 second win by Secretariat [March 30, 1970 - October 4, 1989] in 1973. The second and next best running time was the 1 minute 59-4/5 second win by Monarchos [b. 1998] in 2001.
1519. He was Killed by a whole bunch of Aztecs
They hung his skin in a temple as a war trophy.
What is the statehood history of Kentucky?
Kentucky became a state on 1 June 1792. Technically Kentucky is NOT a state, it is actually a commonwealth state...
What was the name of the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in 1875?
Oliver Lewis [1856 - 1924], one of 14 African Americans among a total of 15 jockeys, was the person who won the first Kentucky Derby. The exact winning date was May 17, 1875. The winning horse was Aristides. The winning time was 2 minutes 37-3/4 seconds.
How much does a colt carry in the Kentucky Derby?
A weight of 126 pounds is what a colt carries in the Kentucky Derby. The weight is 121 pounds for a filly. It's back up to 126 pounds for a gelding.
How many feet long is the Kentucky Derby racetrack?
A length of 6,600 feet is the total distance that's run by the horses on the Kentucky Derby racetrack. That translates to 1-1/4 miles, 2 kilometers, or 10 furlongs. That's a bit shorter, than the original distance of 1-1/2 miles in the first 20 years of the racetrack's existence, 1875-1895.
What was the name of the horse and jockey who won the 1986 Kentucky Derby?
Henry Moreno [May 12, 1930 - February 1, 2007] won the Kentucky Derby in 1953. He rode Dark Star [b. 1950] to victory. Horse and rider covered the 1-1/4 mile [2 kilometers; 10 furlongs] dirt track in 2:02.00 minutes. Out of 22 lifetime races, U.S. Racing Hall of Famer Native Dancer [March 27, 1950 - November 16, 1967] lost only one race, his Kentucky Derby bid against Dark Star.
