Why is the Kentucky Derby such a big deal?

Answer 1

The Kentucky Derby is the most famous 2-minutes of sports. It is the first and most famous of the Triple Crown Races (including the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes), which is run by 3-yr-old thoroughbreds. It is run on the first Saturday in May every year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This year was the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby and Big Brown won with Eight Belles coming in 2nd. She was later euthanized on the track after breaking both front ankles right after she finished the race. Only 3 fillies have ever won the Derby.

Answer 2

The Kentucky Derby is a Grade 1 Stakes race run on a dirt course at a distance of 1 1/4 miles. It is restricted to 3 year old thoroughbred horses. It is run on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. It is the first race of three in the Triple Crown.

Answer 3

The Kentucky Derby is America's oldest continuous sports event. The first Kentucky Derby was run in 1875, and was won by a horse named Aristides. It has been run every year since. It is also one of the richest races in America, offering a $2,000,000 purse. The Kentucky Derby is the pinnacle of horse racing. Every trainer, owner and jockey aims to win it.

Answer 4

Because it's the first crowning glory of the Triple Crown series