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KY Derby History
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When is the Kentucky Derby held each year?
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The first Saturday in May
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What is the nickname ofThe Kentucky Derby?
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The Run For the Roses
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What is the name of the historic race track in
Louisville that hosts the Derby each year?
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Churchill Downs
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How old are the horses in the
Kentucky Derby?
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3 Years Old
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Why is the Kentucky Derby called the Run For
the Roses?
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Because the winning horse receives a garland of red roses and a large trophy.
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What fashion is the Kentucky Derby associated with
every year?
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Hats
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How much was admission at the
first Derby?
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$ .50
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What was the name of the winning
horse in the 2011 Kentucky Derby?
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Animal Kingdom
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The 2012 Kentucky Derby is the ____ running of the
race.
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The 2011 Kentucky Derby will be the 138th
running of the race.
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What was the name of the winning horse in the first
Kentucky Derby, which ran on May 17, 1875?
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Aristides, who was ridden by black jockey, Oliver Lewis.
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What are the costumes worn by the jockeys called?
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Silks
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About how much do the
jockeys weigh?
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About 110 pounds
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What is the distance of the
race?
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1 ¼ miles
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The Kentucky Derby is often called “The Most
Exciting ___ Minutes in Sports.”
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2 Minutes
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Why do jockeys wear the fancy costumes that they wear?
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Each owner has a specific silk design, and the different patterns help the racing fans keep track
of which horse is which.
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Special activities are planned in Louisville for how many
weeks prior to the Kentucky Derby
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2 weeks
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What is the collection of celebrations that happen before
the Derby called?
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The Derby Festival
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What is this pre-Derby celebration called?
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Thunder Over Louisville
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What is the race that happens on the first FRIDAY in May called?
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The Kentucky Oaks
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Name 3 activities that happen in Louisville during the 2 weeks prior to the Kentucky Derby.
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Steamboat races, Pegasus Parade, hot air balloon race,
Thunder Over Louisville, and the Governor’s Breakfast all
happen to celebrate the Derby.
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On what date will the Kentucky Derby be this year?
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May 5, 2012
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What is the section where all of the celebrities sit at the
Kentucky Derby called?
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Millionaire’s Row
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If you wanted to buy the most expensive tickets for the
Kentucky Derby, how much would you pay per ticket?
a. about 50,000b. about 1,000c. about $5,000
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c. $2,000-8,000Tickets for Millionaire’s Row are approximately
$5,000 this year!
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What is the area inside the track called?
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The infield
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This is the ______year of the KY Derby.
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