The Kentucky Derby typically takes place on the first Saturday in May and the race itself is scheduled for 6:57 PM ET. The event is part of a larger day of festivities at Churchill Downs, with various races leading up to the main event. It's often referred to as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" due to the short duration of the race.
The Kentucky Derby is held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, which is in the Eastern Time Zone.
Secretariat's time at the Kentucky Derby was 1 minute, 59 seconds and 2/5.
The time zone at the time and place of the Kentucky Derby (Louisville in May) is Eastern Daylight Saving Time (EDT), which is UTC - 4 hours.
Kentucky Derby was created in 1875.
Thoroughbreds compete in the Kentucky Derby.
Kingman won the Kentucky Derby in 1891 at a time of 2:52.25 but the distance during that time was run at 1 1/2
It was Clark who started the Kentucky Derby.
The first Kentucky Derby race was run in 1875.
The Kentucky Derby is always the first Saturday of May.
Orb won the 2013 Kentucky Derby.
Thoroughbred horses compete in the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby Museum was created in 1984.