What are facts about the Derby?

Answer 1

• The KY Derby is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
• It is an annual event.
• The track is 1.25 miles long.
• More than 150,000 people attend the Derby each year.
• The first Derby was held in 1875.
• Mint Julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby.
• The traditional Kentucky Derby meal is Burgoo, a thick, meaty stew.
• The Derby actually begins two weeks before the race by a series of events leading up to Derby Day, beginning with Thunder over Louisville, which is an airshow and fireworks event.
• It is customary for both men and women to wear stylish, elegant hats to the Derby.