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100

What type of horse typically races in the Kentucky derby

Thoroughbred

100

Who was the first horse to win the triple crown? 

Sir Barton

100

This is the official flower of the Kentucky derby

BONUS: what is the nickname for this race based on the flower? 

Rose

100

What is the signature dessert of the Kentucky Derby? 


Derby Pie 

100

Capital of Kentucky

Frankfort, KY 


200

What is the breed that is known for beauty,speed,and diligence;the oldest breed?

Arabian


200

This famous horse has a movie, won the derby in 1973 and still holds the course record

Secretariat

200

What song is traditionally sung as the horses parade in the grandstands? 

My old kentucky home

200

What are the two traditional drinks served at the kentucky derby? 

Mint Juleps and Lillys

200
What is the state flower of Kentucky? 

Kentucky Goldenrod


300

What breed of horse is Spirit? 

Mustang


300

What is the maximum age a horse can be to run in the derby? 

3 years old.

300
What nickname or slogan do sports announcers often use to refer to the Kentucky Derby?

"The most exciting two minutes in sports" 

300

Thick, meaty stew that is the traditional meal of the Kentucky Derby

Burgoo

300

Who is the famous fighter who came from Kentucky? 

Muhammed Ali

400

Where is the "Horse capital of the world?" 

Kentucky


400
The very first horse to win the Derby


BONUS: What year was the first derby race? 

Aristides


1875

400

How long is the kentucky derby race? 

1.25 miles

400

The most premium seating area at Churchill Downs, often seating the rich and famous during races.

Millionaire's Row

400

He blazed the Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap in 1775.

Daniel Boone


500

What horse event is Reagan famously known for? 

Barrel Racing

500

This horse won a famous match race in 1938 known as the "Match of the Century"  - Also has a move after him.

Seabiscuit 

500

The Kentucky Derby is a part of three races referred to as the "Triple Crown". Name the two other races in the crown. 

BONUS: What order do the races happen in? 

The Preakness Stakes and The Belmont Stakes

500

This is the day the Kentucky Derby is held each year

The first Saturday in May

500

The most frequently sung song in the U.S. that was written by two Louisville sisters in 1893

What is "Happy Birthday to You"?