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Aristides [1872 - 1893] was the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby. With 14 competitors, Aristides covered the 1.5 mile dirt racetrack in 2:37.75 minutes. The racetrack was decreased to its current size of 1 1/4 miles [2 kilometers] in 1896.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoDepends on what you mean by "person". The first horse to win the Kentucky Derby was Aristides. The "person" or jockey riding him was Oliver Lewis. The trainer was Ansel Williamson and the owner was Hal P. McGrath.
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∙ 13y agoA horse named Foolish Pleasure won the 1975 Kentucky Derby.
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∙ 9y agoOliver Lewis on the horse Aristides owned by H.P. Mcgrath.
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∙ 13y agoThe 1875 Kentucky Derby winner was Aristides
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∙ 8y agoAristides, ridden by Oliver Lewis.
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∙ 13y agoAristides
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