May 3, 1980 was the date on which the 106th Kentucky Derby was held. On that day the winning horse was Genuine Risk [February 15, 1977 - August 18, 2008]. The outcome represented only the second of three times that fillies have been first to cross the Derby's finish line ... thus far.
For horses, the Derby in America, known as the Kentucky Derby, is run in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May every year.
1942
Only 3 year old Thoroughbreds are allowed to run in the Kentucky Derby. No other age is allowed.
Seabiscuit did not run in the TC as a three year old.
The first Kentucky Derby race was run in 1875.
Horses can only run in the Kentucky Derby as a three year old. As such, no horse ever runs the Derby more than once.
The 134th Derby was run on 3 May 2008.Note: The Kentucky Derby was first run in 1875.
No, only Three Year Old Thoroughbred race horses registered in the Jockey Club of America are eligible to run in the Kentucky Derby.
1943
The Kentucky Derby was first run on 17 May 1875 at Louisville, Kentucky and Aristides was the winner.
The Kentucky Derby is always run on the first Saturday in May every year, therefore it will be run on Saturday 1 May in 2010, Saturday 7 May in 2011 and on Saturday 5 May in 2012.
The Kentucky Derby is run in Churchill Downs. The first race was in 1875, won by a horse named Aristides. The Kentucky Derby has always been run at Churchill Downs.