History
In what year was the first Kentucky Derby run?
A) 1865
B) 1875
C) 1901
D) 1923
B) 1875
What is the distance of the race?
A) 1 1/2 mile
B) 1/2 mile
C) 1 1/4 mile
D) 10 Furlongs
BOTH C & D
What's the name of the race track where the KY Derby is ran?
A) The Grand Stand
B) Churchill Downs
C) Twin Spires
D) The Peaks
B) Churchill Downs
Which horse won the Derby with a record-breaking time of 1:59.40?
A) Secretariat
B) Seabiscuit
C) Determined
D) Magic
A) Secretariat in 1973
What flower is associated with the Kentucky Derby?
A) Roses
B) Lilies
C) Daisies
D) Tulips
A) Roses
Which horse won the Derby with a record-breaking time of 1:59.40?
A) Secretariat
B) Seabiscuit
C) Determined
D) Magic
A) Secretariat
What is the most expensive seats in the grand stand called?
A) Millionaire's Row
B) The In-Field
C) Twin Spire Club
D) Silks
A) Millionaire's Row
In what city is Churchill Downs located?
A) Lexington
B) Frankfort
C) Louisville
D) Bowling Green
C) Louisville
What's the name of the first horse who won the first KY Derby in 1875?
A) Kingman
B) Regretful Risk
C) Aristides
D) Donnelly
C) Aristides
Each year the winning horses receive a rose garland. About how many roses are used each year?
A) 14 Dozen
B) 26 Dozen
C) 38 Dozen
D) 50 Dozen
C) 38 Dozen (about)
What's the name of the first horse who won the first KY Derby in 1875?
A) Kingman
B) Regretful Risk
C) Aristides
D) Donnelly
C) Aristides
What became popular in the 1960's after the KY Derby was televised?
A) Mint Juleps
B) Hats
C) Roses
D) Silk Jerseys
B) Hats
In what state has the most winning horses been born?
A) Indiana
B) International Breeds
C) Florida
D) Kentucky
D) Kentucky
What's another name for the Kentucky Derby?
A) The Stakes
B) Run for the Roses
C) Hat Day
D) The Main Event
B) Run for the Roses
How much does it cost to enter the horse into the race?
A) $2,500
B) $10,000
C) $20,000
D) $25,000
D) $25,000
How many times has a filly (female horse) won the Kentucky Derby?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 10
A) 3
How many chances does a horse have to win the race more than once?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3
A) 0
Which has more attendees?
A) The Kentucky Derby
B) The Super Bowl
C) The World Series
D) The Olympics
A) The Kentucky Derby
What is the official song played as the horses take the track before the race?
A) “Blue Moon of Kentucky”
B) “Run for the Roses”
C) “My Old Kentucky Home”
D) “Kentucky Rain”
D) Gary Stevens
C) “My Old Kentucky Home”
The Kentucky Derby is the only 2 minutes long. How many other races are included in the Triple Crown?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 6
B) 2
How many female jockeys have won the KY Derby?
A) 1
B) 4
C) 0
D) 11
C) 0
When is the Kentucky Derby held?
A) The Saturday after Easter
B) The Saturday after Mother's Day
C) The First Saturday in May
D) Always on May 3rd
C) The First Saturday in May
Merriweather Lewis Clark was the banker who funded the first race after visiting races where?
A) Washington, DC
B) England
C) France
D) Spain
C) France
The letter S is a lucky name for winner, how many winning horses have had a name that begins with S?
A) 19
B) 17
C) 29
D) 44
A) 19
How much money does the winning owner receive as a prize (before taxes)?
A) $2,500,000
B) $1,000,000
C) $5,000,000
D) $3,000,000
D) $3,000,000