Zenyatta did not run in the Kentucky Derby primarily because her connections, including trainer John Shirreffs and owner Jerry Moss, chose to target races that suited her strengths. Zenyatta was a filly and the Derby is traditionally a race for three-year-old colts, making her participation less common. Instead, she focused on races like the Breeders' Cup Classic, where she made history by becoming the first female horse to win the prestigious event.
The first Kentucky Derby race was run in 1875.
For horses, the Derby in America, known as the Kentucky Derby, is run in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May every year.
The 134th Derby was run on 3 May 2008.Note: The Kentucky Derby was first run in 1875.
1943
The Kentucky Derby was first run on 17 May 1875 at Louisville, Kentucky and Aristides was the winner.
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.
Louisville, Kentucky
There was no Kentucky Derby on 1851. The first Kentucky Derby was run in 1875, and won by a horse named Aristides.
1957
The 14th Kentucky Derby was run in 1888 and won by MacBeth II.
Run for the Roses.
There was no Kentucky Derby in 1832. Its first run was in 1875.