As of my last update, the horse that holds the track record for the Kentucky Derby is Secretariat, who set the record in 1973 with a time of 1:59.40. This remarkable performance has stood the test of time, making Secretariat one of the most legendary horses in racing history. His dominance in that race solidified his status as a racing icon.
Horses can only run in the Kentucky Derby as a three year old. As such, no horse ever runs the Derby more than once.
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Thoroughbred horse racing is the sport that's practiced at the Kentucky Derby. The races have been held yearly, since the first one in 1875. The track is located in Louisville, Kentucky.
From the first Kentucky Derby of May 17, 1875 until the most recent Derby of May 1, 2010, the best time has been just under 2 minutes. That record has been met only two times thus far. The first and best running time was the 1 minute 59-2/5 second win by Secretariat [March 30, 1970 - October 4, 1989] in 1973. The second and next best running time was the 1 minute 59-4/5 second win by Monarchos [b. 1998] in 2001.
The horse that holds the record for the fastest time in the Kentucky Derby is Secretariat. He set the record in 1973 with a time of 1:59.40, a record that still stands today. Secretariat's remarkable performance is widely regarded as one of the greatest in horse racing history.
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It isn't the only one, but the Kentucky Derby is one of them.
Secretariat set the current record in 1973 with a time of 1:59.40. To this day it is still the track record, and Derby record.
The Kentucky Derby
Giacomo won the Kentucky Derby in 2005.
The Kentucky Derby is a Thoroughbred horse racing event.
The Kentucky Derby did not begin until 1875.
The Kentucky Derby is a race for Thoroughbreds.
The first gray horse to win the Kentucky Derby was Determine in 1954.
You will not see a Paint horse in the Kentucky Derby. The Derby is for Thoroughbreds only. A Paint is a spotted horse with Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred bloodlines.
Horse 'Secretariat' won the Derby in 1973.