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Is the Kentucky Derby always on the first Saturday of May?
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Yes, the Kentucky Derby is always the first Saturday of May. The Preakness Stakes, the next race in the Triple Crown, is always two weeks later on the third Saturday of May, and the Belmont Stakes is three weeks after that.
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What month Kentucky derby?
The Kentucky Derby is always the first Saturday of May.
When does Kentucky Derby season start?
The Kentucky Derby is run on the first Saturday in May. But for the horses who run in the race, training starts long before. They train for months just for this won race, because it's a part of history.
What day is next year's Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is always run on the first Saturday in May every year, therefore it will be run on Saturday 1 May in 2010, Saturday 7 May in 2011 and on Saturday 5 May in 2012.
Is the Kentucky Derby raced on Sundays?
No. The Kentucky Derby is run on the first Saturday in May.
When is Kentucky Derby each year?
The first Saturday in May.
What is run on the first Saturday in May?
That would be the Kentucky Derby.
Where in America is the Derby run?
For horses, the Derby in America, known as the Kentucky Derby, is run in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May every year.
What are the date the 2017 three major horse races?
They Kentucky Derby is always run on the first Saturday in May. The Preakness is always run on the third Saturday in may. And the Belmont is always held on the second Saturday in June.
On the first Saturday of which month was the first Kentucky Derby held?
The first Kentucky Derby wasn't held on the first Saturday of any month. Instead, it was held in the middle of the month. The specific date was May 17, 1875.
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.
What state is known for the Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky where it is held on the first Saturday of May at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
What are dates for Kentucky horse racing?
The Kentucky derby takes place on the first Saturday of every May.
