Derby History
The Kentucky Derby as we know it was first run in this year.
What was 1875?
This trainer currently holds the record of most wins (6) at the Kentucky Derby.
Who was Ben Jones?
Ben A. Jones (1938, 1941, 1944, 1948, 1949, 1952)
This queen, on a visit to the United States, joined the racegoers at Churchill Downs in 2007.
Who is HM Queen Elizabeth II?
This horse won the 1st Kentucky Derby in 1875.
Who was Aristedes?
This spectator area is located inside the track and offers general admission prices but little chance of seeing much of the race,
What is the "infield"?
This is the traditional command from the Paddock Judge for jockeys to mount their horses in advance of the upcoming race. Since 2012, a dignitary or celebrity attendee recites this phrase.
What is "Riders Up"?
This horse holds the slowest time as a winner of the Kentucky Derby in 1889 at 2:34.5.
Spokane
This Cajun jockey is famous for having won 3 out of 4 consecutive Derby races and riding the rail.
Who is Calvin Borel?
This horse was a 91-1 shot in 1913 when he set a then-track record and returned what is still a Derby record $184.90 for a $2 wager to win. His victory is largely credited with popularizing parimutuel wagering.
Who was Donerail?
Since 1921, This band traditionally plays Stephen Foster's "My Old Kentucky Home" prior to the running of the Derby. This tradition began in 1921
Who are the University of Louisville Cardinal Marching Band?
A Derby is a type of horse race named after the Derby Stakes run at Epsom Downs Racecourse in England. That was in turn named after this 12th Earl of Derby, who inaugurated the race in 1780.
Who was Edward Smith-Stanley?
What is 8 lengths?
This jockey holds the record for the most wins at the Kentucky Derby.
Who was Eddie Arcaro?
In 1973, for each successive quarter ran, his times were faster. His final time still holds the record for fastest Kentucky Derby ever.
Who was Secretariat?
This term refers to the expensive box seats that attract the rich, the famous and the well-connected at Churchill Downs.
What is "Millionaire's Row"?
Before changing lengths in 1896 to its current 1+1⁄4 miles, this was the original length of the Kentucky Derby, and same length as the Epsom Derby.
What is 1 + 1/2 mile?
The Kentucky Derby has occasionally had filly participants with this number actually winning.
What is three (3)?
In 1970, she became the first female jockey to ride in the Derby, finishing 15th aboard Fathom.
Who is Diane Crump?
Who was Justify?
This drink is served in souvenir glasses (first offered in 1939 and available in revised form each year since) printed with all previous Derby winners.
What is the "Mint Julep"?
This future Hall of Famer, trained the 1st Kentucky Derby winner, Aristedes, to his win in 1875.
Who was Oliver Lewis?
In 2019, Country House won the Kentucky Derby after this horse was disqualified.
Who was Maximum Security?
This horse recorded the 2nd fastest time in Derby history but DID NOT win.
Who was SHAM?
(Finished 2nd to Secretariat in 1973.
What owner holds the most wins (8) at the Derby?
Who is Calumet Farms?
This post-Derby tradition performed in the winner's circle dates back to 1896.
What is the draping of the blanket of "roses" on the winner?