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The horse breeding was one. The Irish were famous for their "Irish Hunter" or "Irish Sport HOrse". I can't think of any others at the moment.
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What famous Irish horse won the Derby in 1981?
I will assume by "derby" you mean Kentucky Derby. In 1984 the winning horse in the Kentucky Derby was Swale, who was a son of Seattle Slew, the 1977 Triple Crown winner. Swale lost the Preakness, finishing 7th, but came back to win the Belmont Stakes 3 weeks later.
In 1981 who rode Sherby to victory in the Kentucky Derby?
The 1981 Derby winner was Pleasant Colony ridden by Jorge Velasquez.
How did the Irish influence horse racing?
The Irish invented horseracing. It began as a game of how fast can your new horse run but then grew. When the Irish immigrated over to the United States, the sport became nation wide. The sport was especially popular in Kentucky, and thus the Kentucky Derby was the name of the game. Heres a good site http://www.ibiblio.org/fiddlers/Playingponies2.htm
When was Kentucky Derby created?
Kentucky Derby was created in 1875.
Does breeds mater in the Kentucky Derby?
Thoroughbreds compete in the Kentucky Derby.
When was Irish Derby created?
Irish Derby was created in 1866.
Did Lewis and Clark make the Kentucky Derby?
It was Clark who started the Kentucky Derby.
When was Kentucky Derby opened?
The first Kentucky Derby race was run in 1875.
What month Kentucky derby?
The Kentucky Derby is always the first Saturday of May.
What animal competes in the Kentucky Derby?
Thoroughbred horses compete in the Kentucky Derby.
When was Kentucky Derby Museum created?
Kentucky Derby Museum was created in 1984.
Who will win 2013 Kentucky Derby?
Orb won the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
