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Q: In what year was the Kentucky Derby first held?
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When is the derby held?

Since you aren't specifying which "Derby" I will assume you are referring to the Kentucky Derby; it is held on the first Saturday in May every year.


Who won the 2010 Kentucky Derby held in Louisville Kentucky May first?

Super Saver won this year's Kentucky Derby on a sloppy track.


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.


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.


In which year did the Kentucky Derby happen?

Kentucky Derby first started in 1875.


Is the Kentucky Derby in Louisville?

The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival.


Can you tell me what Exactly the Kentucky Derby is?

The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival.


Who owns 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.


What is the name of the horse park where the Kentucky Derby is held?

It is called Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby is also know as the Run for the Roses. This is the first race of the Triple crown and it is held each year on the 1st Saturday in May.


How far is ketucky from the derby race?

The Kentucky Derby is held each year in Louisville, Kentucky at Churhill Downs race track.


How many years between each Kentucky Derby?

It is held every year. The first Saturday of every May.


When will the next Kentucky Derby take place?

Every year the "Run for the Roses" is held on the first Saturday in May