About Kentucky Derby
This thoroughbred horse race is a very prestigious and the most attended race of American. Each year in early May spectators enjoy
two weeks full of fun and excitement in a festival setting. People enjoy two fun filled and exciting weeks prior to the start of
races. They dress up in their finery and set out to have fun and games, enjoy the atmosphere and sample delicious food and drinks.
Inspired by horse racing in France, this race was first established in 1872 in Louisville. Originally the race was 11/2 miles long
but the distance was later shortened to 11/4 miles. The track where Kentucky Derby is run is known as Churchill Downs, named after
the couple who had originally provided the land for the races.
Also known as "Run for the Roses" Kentucky Derby is steeped in various quaint traditions, one of which being the winner of the race
is endowed with 554 red roses sheet. Special foods and drinks have also become part of the Derby days. The race has special
requirements for the horses taking part in the race. They have to have specific age and weight requirements. Kentucky Derby is the
first race in a trio of races that have come to be known as Triple Crown. The winner of the race is handed out a set amount of
money with the next four runner ups also sharing in the win. For the present length of track the fastest time was run by
Secretariat at 1:592/5 minutes. That was way back in 1973 and the record still holds. Kentucky Derby is widely covered by the media
and television drawing huge audiences.
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