No, Kentucky Derby isn't a place. Instead, it's the name of a world-famous race for thoroughbreds. It's held every year, on the first Saturday in May, at the Churchill Downs racetrack. The track is a historic landmark and popular tourist destination in Louisville, Kentucky.
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The Kentucky Derby is run in Churchill Downs. The first race was in 1875, won by a horse named Aristides. The Kentucky Derby has always been run at Churchill Downs.
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Saturday, May 7, 2011The 137th running of the Kentucky Derby (at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky) took place on Saturday, May 7, 2011.
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Kentucky Derby was created in 1875.
The Kentucky derby takes place on the first Saturday of every May.
Yes, The Kentucky derby is open to members of both sexes.
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.
Yes, Tommy Boy was a real horse that competed in the Kentucky Derby. He ran in the 1980 Derby, finishing in 14th place. While not a notable contender, he is part of the Derby's rich history.
Thoroughbreds compete in the Kentucky Derby.
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