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What does a furlong have to do with the Kentucky Derby?

Anonymous

∙ 17y ago

Updated: 10/21/2022

A furlong is a measurement of distance. It is 660 feet. It is used in the Derby to describe the distance that the horses run.

Since a furlong is 1/8 of a mile, and the Derby is 1 1/4 miles, the Derby is 10 furlongs long.

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