Ky Derby History
The Kentucky Derby is called " the most exciting____ minutes in sports."
2 minutes
What is the age of Thoroughbreds that race at the derby?
2-years olds
What is the name of a person who rides horses?
A jockey
What is the event the floats go down a street for derby.
Pegasus parade
What type of horse races in the KY Derby?
Thoroughbreds
The official flower of the race.
What is a rose
What was the name of the first Thoroughbred to win the KY Derby?
Aristides
Can a jockey weigh more than 150 pounds? yes or no
NO
Most famous fashion accessory of the Derby. Most Kentucky stores start selling these at the start of spring.
Derby hats
Who is the current Governor of KY?
Andy BeShear
rue or False?
The Derby has never been cancelled due to weather.
True
What year did Secretariat win the Triple Crown? Hint: Same year I said I was born.
1973
This item is awarded and placed on the winning horse. (red item)
Garland of Roses
How many people attend the KY Derby on average?
A. 5,000
B. 155,00
C 1000
B 155,000
This gets you into most of the events in the 2 weeks leading up to the Derby.(Can stick you)
Pegasus Pin
What day in May is Ky Derby on this year.
May 3, 1st Saturday
What was the name of the 1st horse to break the 2 minute barrier in the KY Derby?
Secretariat
How much does a jockey get when they win a race?
a. 80%
b. 10%
c. 60%
10%
What place can you go to see a film about the KY Derby and all the horses and jockeys.
KY Derby Museum
The Kentucky Derby takes place in this city.
Louisville
The Triple Crown consist of how many races.
3
How many years has it been since Secretariat won the Triple Crown. This is the ____ year anniversary.
over 50 years
What is the name of the horse race on Thursday?
Thurby Thursday
What type of horse races on the Friday before Derby (Oaks Day)?
Philly (female)
This is the ________ running of the Kentucky Derby.
OR
The event takes place at _________ in Louisville, KY.
151st, Churchill Downs