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The horses in the Kentucky Derby are all Thoroughbred's, and as such will all have the same basic conformation. That said some will be taller or shorter in height, colors will vary, and over all proportions will differ slightly.
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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.
What is the selection process of horses in the triple crown?
The selection of horses to run in the Triple Crown begins with horses meeting what are called "race conditions" for the Kentucky Derby; conditions stipulate the age, gender and past performance requirements each horse must meet to enter a given race. The Kentucky Derby is written for 2 year-olds, fillies and colts, [here it says something like "...non-winners of x number of races..." and/or "winners of x number..."] The winner of the Kentucky Derby gets to run in the Preakness, and the winner of the Preakness gets to run in the Belmont. So the "selection process" begins with being eligible to run the Derby.
Who did the derby begin like how did it?
The Derby begin when the Louisville Jockey Club and Driving Association (which later became known as Churchill Downs) opened in 1875.
Why do people like the Kentucky Derby and what make them come?
because you can see pretty horse's
What is it about the Kentucky Derby that people like?
People mostly like it because its just another thing to bet on.
Where is the Kentucky Derby held and how much is accommodation?
The Kentucky Derby is held in Louisville Kentucky. If you stay anywhere close it is going to be pricy and you need to book very early. You can get packages at some hotels like The Brown Hotel . There is an Econo Lodge which is fairly economical or the Fairfield Inn.
What is Kentucky's popular sport?
The popular sport in Kentucky is probably College Basketball and/or College Football. This is because teams like Kentucky and Louisville are great at both of these sports. Also, the Kentucky Derby runs on the first Saturday, every May.
Who was born in August 29 1995?
There are millions of people who were born on August 29 1995. But I can name some people were well known like Jerry Bailey he was a two time Kentucky Derby winner, Craig R. Barrett who is chairman of Intel and Anthony Crosland he is the secretary in UK.
What is kentuckys sport?
The popular sport in Kentucky is probably College Basketball and/or College Football. This is because teams like Kentucky and Louisville are great at both of these sports. Also, the Kentucky Derby runs on the first Saturday, every May.
What is it like in Louisville Kentucky?
There are many fun activities in Louisville. They have water parks, amusement parks and concert venues. The city of Louisville also hosts many special events, like the Iron Man motorcycle run and the Kentucky Derby.
How big is the Kentucky Derby?
Big like how? It's 20 horses, 1 1/4 miles long, and Americas most popular race
What food is Kentucky best known for?
More then a few will make a meal out of Kentucky Fried Chicken while some will have a Hot Brown and Derby Pie. In truth they eat very much like most Americans although a few specialty meals like Burgoo and chocolate chip pie exist.
