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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.
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Is the Kentucky Derby held in Kentucky?
Yes, the Kentucky Derby is held in Kentucky. It's held at the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville. The 2010 Derby represents the 136th running of the world-famous race.
Did the horse Animal Kingdom ran two Kentucky Derby?
Horses can only run in the Kentucky Derby as a three year old. As such, no horse ever runs the Derby more than once.
Where was the first Kentucky Derby held?
The Louisville Jockey Club Course was where the first Kentucky Derby was held. That was the original name of the Churchill Downs racetrack, where the Derby still is being held. Whatever the name, the world-famous grounds are located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Is the song that is played at the Kentucky Derby 'My Ole Kentucky Home'?
'My Old Kentucky Home' is played at the Kentucky Derby by the University of Louisville Marching Band while the horses are paraded to the starting post. It was composed by Stephen Collins Foster [July 4, 1826 - January 13, 1864]. It has been part of the traditions of the Kentucky Derby since at least 1930.
What city the Kentucky Derby held on?
It's in Louisville, Kentucky that the Kentucky Derby is held. Louisville isn't a town. It's a big city. It always has been the location of the Derby, for 136 years straight since May 17, 1875.
