Cookie
The word biscotti translates from Italian to mean
A. Burnt Ends
B. Brown Sugar
C. Twice Cooked
C. Twice Cooked
This is because the dough is shaped into loaves, baked until golden brown, sliced into individual cookies, and put back into the oven to bake again.
What letter has the most Kentucky Derby winners' names started with?
1. J
2. C
3. S
3. S
Horses beginning with the letter ‘S’ have won the Kentucky Derby 19 times, the last of which was Super Saver in 2010.
Who started the Kentucky Derby?
A. John and Henry Churchill
B. Colonel Matt Winn
C. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr.
C. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr.
Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr., the grandson of explorer William Clark (of Lewis and Clark fame!), began the Kentucky Derby. He had become interested in horse racing while visiting Europe.
The Kentucky Derby has more attendees than the Super Bowl and the World Series.
True
With on track attendance of over 150,000 people, the Kentucky Derby is significantly larger than comparable sports events such as the Super Bowl, the World Series, or the NCAA Final Four.
The tradition of wearing hats to the Kentucky Derby dates back to
A. 1870
B. 1769
C. 1875
C. 1875
Designed to be a societal event akin to England’s Epsom Derby, the founders of the Kentucky Derby wanted to promote the race not just as a sporting event but a high-society affair.
What is the record for the most cookies baked in one hour?
A. 4,695
B. 8,867
C. 5,321
A. 4,695
The record for the most cookies baked in one hour is held by Hassett’s Bakery of Cork Island. They baked 4,695 cookies in one hour.
How many horses can run in the Kentucky Derby?
A. 22
B. 20
C. 24
B. 20
The field has been limited to 20 starters each year since 1975. This is the largest field for any single race in America.
Who won the first Kentucky Derby in 1875?
A. Aristides
B. Man O' War
D. Eclipse
A. Aristides
Every year, the Kentucky Derby is held on the third Saturday in May.
False
Every year, the Kentucky Derby is held on the first Saturday in May.
What is the official flower of the Kentucky Derby and when was it introduced?
A. Daisy
B. Roses
C. Sun Flower
B. Roses
Roses became the official flower in 1906 and the first over 400 red rose garland was started in 1932
How many pounds is the biggest cookie?
A. 30,000
B. 40,000
C. 50,000
B. 40,000
The record for the biggest cookie is held by Immaculate Baking Company of Flat Rock, NC.
What is fastest Kentucky Derby run?
A. 1:59:40
B. 1:45:01
C. 2:45:61
The fastest Kentucky Derby was run by Secretariat in 1973 (1:59.40).
How old is the Kentucky Derby?
A. 150 years
B. 170 years
C. 147 years
C. 147 Years
The Kentucky Derby (G1) has been run consecutively for the last 147 years.
The Kentucky Derby has never, ever been canceled
True
Since its inaugural race in 1875, the Kentucky Derby has stood as a resilient symbol of American tradition. Even in the face of two World Wars, the Great Depression, and even the COVID-19 pandemic, the race has never been canceled.
What is the traditional drink of the Derby?
A. Mint Julep
B. Sunrise
C. Lemon Drop
A. Mint Julep
Over 300,000 mint juleps are served during Derby Week, requiring about 1,000 pounds of mint and 50,000 liters of bourbon.
How many cookies do American consume per year?
A. 200
B. 300
C. 400
B. 300
Americans consume over 2 billion cookies a year- about 300 cookies for each person.
What is the traditional distance of the Kentucky Derby race?
A. 1 1/3 Miles
B. 1 1/4 Miles
C. 1 1/5 Miles
B. 1 1/4 Miles
What is the largest Kentucky Derby attendance?
A. 124,589
B. 170,513
C. 137,865
B. 170,513
2015 marked the largest Kentucky Derby attendance, with 170,513 attendees. The following year, the Kentucky Oaks set an attendance record with 124,589 people.
Most of the winning horses have come from Kentucky.
True
How much does the Kentucky Derby weigh?
A. 4.5 lbs
B. 3.5 lbs
C. 2.5 lbs
B. 3.5 lbs
How many animals are represented in Animal Crackers?
A. 60
B. 44
C. 54
C. 54
How much does the highest-priced derby horse cost?
A. 5 Million
B. 4 Million
C. 3 Million
C. 3 Million
Fusaichi Pegasus was bought for a record $4 million before winning the 2000 Derby.
Post Position Luck: Which post has never won a Derby Race?
A. 18
B. 17
C. 16
B. Post 17
No horse has ever won the Derby from Post 17.
Each year, a garland of more than 400 red roses is made for the race to be draped over the winning horse.
True
The entry fee for the Kentucky Derby is
A. 30K
B. 25K
C. 35K
B.
The entry fee for the Kentucky Derby is $25,000.