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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.
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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Is there a gray horse in Kentucky Derby 2011?
The first gray horse to win the Kentucky Derby was Determine in 1954.
Who will win the Kentucky derby?
The first horse past the post will win it.
Who will win the 2014 Kentucky Derby?
The first horse past the post will win it.
Who won the 30th Kentucky Derby?
A horse named Elwood won the thirtieth Kentucky Derby in 1904. Elwood was the first horse bred and owned by a woman to win the Derby.
In the Kentucky Derby what does win place and show mean?
In the Kentucky Derby -- and all thoroughbred races -- "win" in the horse that comes in first, "place" is the horse that finishes 2nd, and "show" is the horse that finishes 3rd.
What can you win a Kentucky Derby on?
The Kentucky Derby is a horse race, you would win it on a horse, specifically a three year old Thoroughbred.
What horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1962?
The winner of the Kentucky Derby in 1964 was "Northern Dancer".
Who won the Kentucky Derby in 1832?
There was no Kentucky Derby in 1832. Its first run was in 1875.
Which horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1876?
The 1876 Kentucky Derby winner was Vagrant. He was ridden by jockey Bobby Swim and trained by James Williams. Vagrant was the first gelding to win the Derby.
What was the fastest horse on record to win the Kentucky Derby?
Secretariat
What was the name of the last horse to win the Kentucky Derby?
super saver
Who was the winning horse in 1998 Kentucky Derby?
Jockey Kent Desormeaux rode 'Real Quiet' to win the 1998 Kentucky Derby.
