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100

What animal runs in the Kentucky Derby? 

Horse

100

Spectators often wear big, fancy versions of what? 

Hats 

100

The Derby takes place in which U.S. state? 

Kentucky 

100

Which famous horse won in 1973 and set records? 

Secretariat 

100

The Kentucky Derby is also called “The Most Exciting ___ in Sports.”

Two Minutes 

200

Horses must be what age to race in the Derby? 

Three Years Old

200

What minty drink is popular at the Derby? 

Mint Julep 

200

The race is held in which city? 

Louisville 

200

Winning three major races in one year is called what? 

Triple Crown 

200

The race is about how long? 

1.25miles 

300

What is the name for a male horse? 

A Colt

300

What song is traditionally sung before the race? 

"My Old Kentucky Home" 

300

Which famous racetrack hosts the Derby? 

Churchill Downs 

300

What is the prize given to the winning owner? 

A Trophy 

300

The Derby has been run since what century? 

1800s 

400

What is the name for a female horse? 

A Filly 

400

The winning horse is covered in a blanket of what flowers? 

Roses 

400

Which country is home to the Kentucky Derby? 

The United States 

400

What do you call the horse that finishes first? 

Winner or Champion 
400

The Derby is held on the first Saturday of which month? 

May 

500

Who is person who rides the horse in the race? 

The Jockey 

500

What fashion item often matches the fancy hats people wear? 

Dresses and Suits 

500

The racetrack has twin structures called.....? 

Twin Spires 

500

Which famous undefeated horse won the Kentucky Derby in 2018? 

Justify 

500

The Kentucky Derby is part of what three-race series? 

Triple Crown