Derby Pt 1
What classic Southern drink is often associated with Derby parties
Mint Julep
Which actor stars in The Horse Whisperer and also directed it?
Robert Redford
What is a male horse called?
Stallion
What famous racetrack hosts the Derby?
Churchill Downs
The Kentucky Derby is known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”
True
What flower is commonly associated with Southern elegance and often seen at Derby events?
Rose
In this movie a real-life racehorse becomes a symbol of hope during the Great Depression?
Seabiscuit
What is a female horse called?
Mare
What is the name of the blanket of flowers draped over the winning horse?
Garland of Roses
Horses are colorblind.
Horses are colorblind.
Answer: False (they see some colors, but not like humans)
What city hosts the Kentucky Derby?
Louisville
In True Grit, what is the name of John Wayne’s character?
Rooster Cogburn
How old are horses that compete in the Derby?
3 years old
What is the maximum number of horses allowed in the Derby?
20
The Kentucky Derby trophy is made of solid gold.
True
What Southern food is a popular staple at Derby gatherings?
Hot Brown (open-faced sandwich)
In Black Beauty, the story is told from whose perspective?
The horse
What is a horse’s hoof made of?
Keratin (same material as human nails)
What song is traditionally sung before the race?
“My Old Kentucky Home”
The Derby has been held every year since it began.
True (even during wars and pandemics, though sometimes rescheduled)
What river runs along Louisville?
Ohio River
Which movie starring Viggo Mortensen features a father and daughter raising horses off the grid?
Hidalgo
What part of the horse is called the “withers”?
The ridge between the shoulder blades (used to measure height)
In what year was the first Kentucky Derby held?
1875
Horses run more than 2 miles in the Derby.
False (It’s 1¼ miles)