The first kentucky Derby was run in 1875 and has been run every year.
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∙ 9y agoThe first Kentucky Derby was held in 1875.
The first Kentucky Derby race was run in 1875.
The Kentucky Derby.
It is called the Kentucky Derby.
The first Kentucky Derby was ran in 1875.The race was ran on land owned by John Churchill.The track is called Churchill Downs today.The race is ran the first Saturday in May.The flower of the Derby is the rose,hence the term,"run for the roses".
The first Saturday in may. Its the 10th race of the day.
The Kiplingcotes derby which was first ran in 1519
The 2008 Kentucky Derby will be held on Saturday May 3 at Churchill downs race track. The Derby is always ran on the first Saturday in May.
The first leg of the three part Triple Crown is the Kentucky Derby.
The "sister race" for the Kentucky Derby is the Kentucky Oaks. The Oaks is a mile-and-an-eighth race is for 3-year-old fillies. It is held the Friday before the Derby.
The Derby is for 3 YO's ONLY!
The first race was held in May, 1875. See link: