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Welcome to the Kentucky Derby, which is the first jewel of the Triple Crown and also the most prestigious horse race in the sport. It is run on the first Saturday of May each year and it is preceded by the two-week long Kentucky Derby Festival.
The race is a one and one-quarter mile track at Churchill Downs, which includes colts, geldings and fillies. It’s nickname is “The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports” and also the “Run For The Roses”.
If you’re wondering which brand of that tasty whiskey is put into the Mint Juleps, it is Early Times. It is the official whiskey of the Mint Julep.
The Garland of Roses, which is the blanket of roses presented to the winner of the Kentucky Derby each year, has been shipped to Danville, Kentucky to be freeze-dried since 1996. It is customary for some owners or jockeys to save a rose by dipping it in silver.
The Derby was nationally telecast (made its first appearance on television) for the first time on May 3, 1952. Credit CBS for winning that race.
The Derby was shortened in 1896 from 1.5 miles to 1.25 miles because it was perceived that the distance was too long for three-year-old thoroughbreds.
If you’re wondering who was the longest shot to win the Derby, it was Donerail at 91.45-1 all the way back in 1914.
Winning runs in the family at the Kentucky Derby as 12 Derby winners have sired other Kentucky Derby winners, with Bold Venture actually siring two.
15 is the unlucky number at the Kentucky Derby as there has never been a winner to come out of post position #15.
Secretariat is one of the legends at the Kentucky Derby. Secretariat’s run for the roses was the fastest run ever, clocking in at 1:59.40 in 1973. At the other end of the spectrum, the slowest run was by Stone Street in 1908, at 2:15.20.
Mint Julep – What’s a party without a drink? The Mint Julep is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby. It is a drink that is made of bourbon, mint and a saccharine syrup. Traditionally, it is served in a signature Kentucky Derby glass that can sometimes be kept as a souvenir.
Burgoo – Drinking on an empty stomach can make a messy party, so while the Mint Julep is the signature drink of the Kentucky Derby, Burgoo is the main dish. Burgoo is a thick, meaty stew that is considered the main traditional meal of the Kentucky Derby.
Millionaire’s Row – Millionaire’s row is the luxury boxes of the Kentucky Derby. It is the first-class seating area that houses all of the rich and famous. Honorable Kentucky Derby guests, rich folk and famous celebrities can be found there during the races.
Triple Crown – The Triple Crown is a series of three races that includes the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. All three races are run annually by a group of thoroughbred horses and each race is considered as one jewel of the Triple Crown. If one horse wins all three races in the same year, they are considered a Triple Crown winner.
Derby Hat Parade – The derby hat parade is another special tradition that takes place during the Kentucky Derby. It is a parade that takes place inside of Churchill Downs and refers to the exhibit of stylish and elegant hats worn by women and men alike during the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby Festival – The annual Kentucky Derby festival is a two-week grouping of events that is held in Louisville. It begins with Thunder Over Louisville and a succession of events lead up to the Kentucky Derby.
The Infield – While the horses run around the infield, the infield is in fact the flat, grassy area inside of the track. Every year, the biggest party is held on the infield.
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