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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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Depends 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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A horse named Foolish Pleasure won the 1975 Kentucky Derby.

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Oliver Lewis on the horse Aristides owned by H.P. Mcgrath.

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The 1875 Kentucky Derby winner was Aristides

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Aristides, ridden by Oliver Lewis.

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Aristides

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