The Kentucky Derby is run on the first Saturday in May. But for the horses who run in the race, training starts long before. They train for months just for this won race, because it's a part of history.
The Kentucky Derby was first run on 17 May 1875 at Louisville, Kentucky and Aristides was the winner.
Well it all started because of the horse races in Kentucky.
Kentucky Derby
The five classic horse races refer to the flat racing season (not National Hunt racing). They are; The 2,000 Guineas The 1,000 Guineas The Oakes The Derby The St. Ledger.
Kentucky Derby was created in 1875.
Thoroughbreds compete in the Kentucky Derby.
It was Clark who started the Kentucky Derby.
The first Kentucky Derby race was run in 1875.
Kentucky Derby Museum was created in 1984.
The Kentucky Derby is always the first Saturday of May.
Orb won the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
Thoroughbred horses compete in the Kentucky Derby.