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The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown, a horse that wins the Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and the Belmont Stakes becomes the Triple Crown Winner
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Why is the Kentucky derby important?
Because it is the first race in the Triple Crown and if a horse wins it then there is a possibility for a Triple Crown winner.
Was mine that bird a triple crown winner?
No. He won the Kentucky Derby, but lost in the Preakness and the Belmont.
Which horse won the 1973 Kentucky Derby?
The 1973 Kentucky Derby winner was SecretariatThat was Secretariat who went in to become the 9th Triple Crown Champion.
Kentucky Derby winner 1981?
Whirlaway. He was the fifth Triple Crown winner
What is the Kentucky Derby used for?
Thoroughbred horse racing is the general use of the Kentucky Derby. The specific use within that general purpose is its role in determining the Triple Crown winner each year. The Triple Crown goes to the horse that manages to win the Belmont and the Preakness, in addition to the Derby.
What are the preakness the Kentucky Derby and the belmont stakes called?
They are referred to as the Triple Crown. If a horse wins all three races in one year, he is called the Triple Crown winner.
What is a 1978 Kentucky Derby 2 dollar winning ticket uncashed worth affirmed last triple crown winner?
3,000
What are the 3 triple crown races?
The races that comprise the Triple Crown in the United States are: The Kentucky Derby The Preakness Stakes The Belmont Stakes
When was the first Triple Crown Race?
It is called the Kentucky Derby.
When is triple crown?
The Triple Crown is a combination of three races The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes
What are the release dates for The Triple Crown of Racing - 1973 The Kentucky Derby 1-1?
The Triple Crown of Racing - 1973 The Kentucky Derby 1-1 was released on: USA: 5 May 1973
How old is the triple crown?
The Kentucky Derby is the first Saturday in May. Two weeks later is the Preakness Stakes, and three weeks following that is the Belmont Stakes.
