History
Which year did the Kentucky Derby start?
1875
What is another name for the Kentucky Derby?
The Run for the Roses
The Kentucky Derby continued even during which major international events?
The Great Depression and World War I and II
Who is the fastest horse in Kentucky Derby history?
Secretariat
2021 marks how many years since the Kentucky Derby started?
147 years
Who created the Kentucky Derby?
Meriwether Lewis Clark
How long is the Kentucy Derby race?
2 minutes
How many past winners have names that begin with the letter S?
19
How fast did Secretariat run the race?
In 1 minute 59 seconds
How many horses ran in the 2021 Kentucky Derby?
20
How many people attended the first Kentucky Derby?
10,000
What is the name of the racetrack where the Kentucky Derby is held?
Churchill Downs
What do they drape over the winning horse?
A garland of roses
What year did Secretariat make Kentucky Derby history?
1973
Who is the well-known trainer of Medina Spirit?
Bob Baffert
In which year was the race shortened from 1.5 miles to 1.25 miles?
1896
Which races make up the Triple Crown?
Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes
What are the record low and high temperatures at the Kentucky Derby?
47 degrees F, 94 degrees F
Who was the first horse to win the Triple Crown?
Sir Barton
How much did it cost to purchase one seat in Millionaires Row in the 2021 Kentucky Derby?
$1,250
How old was the oldest winner (rider) of the Kentucky Derby?
54 years old
What is the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby?
Mint Julep
How many female horses have won the Kentucky Derby?
3
Who was the horse that won the first Kentucky Derby?
Aristides
How much was Medina Spirit's victory worth?
$1.86 million