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The amount of weight carried by colts in the Kentucky Derby is 126 pounds. Fillies carry 121 pounds. If a jockey weighs less than either of those weights, then additional weight is added to the saddle of the horse to achieve the assigned weight.
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∙ 12y agoGeldings carry 126 pounds and fillies carry 121 pounds.
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Does a horse have to be bred in KY to be eligible for the KY derby?
No
What horse won Ky derby in 2007?
Street Sense won the Kentucky Derby in 2007.
How fast is the horse running the KY derby?
A horse has has a top speed of about 45-50 mph
What horse was the longest shot ever to win the KY Derby at 91-1 odds?
Donerail in 1913
How many people does the KY derby seat?
The KY Derby is an annual horse race held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race location can seat around 10,000 people and is approximately 1 and 1/4 miles long.
In what place did the KY derby start?
In Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is most commonly known for horse racing, and is one of the sites for the triple crown.
What state holds a big horse race each year that is called a Derby?
It isn't the only one, but the Kentucky Derby is one of them.
What is the home of the Kentucky Derby?
Louisville, KY
What time is the oaks horse race?
Epsom Answer : The Oaks is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. It is always the day before The Kentucky Derby. It is known as The Derby for Locals because people from Kentucky and the surrounding areas go that day.
What is the length of the KY derby horse race?
The Kentucky Oaks race covers 1 1/8 miles.
What is Louisville famous for?
the city of Louisville KY is known for the Kentucky derby at Churchill down and the events leading up to the derby which is called the derby festival it includes the steam boat race, the hot air ballon race and thunder over Louisville
Who gives out the KY derby trophy?
John Callipari
