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The 1976 Kentucky Derby was the 102nd running of the Kentucky Derby. ... Time / behind 1st 2 Bold Forbes: Angel Cordero Jr. Laz Barrera: E. Rodriguez Tizol: 2:01 3/5
The 2004 Kentucky Derby marked the first time that jockeys—as a result of a court order—were allowed to wear corporate advertising logos on their clothing. [32] [33] Norman Adams has been the designer of the Kentucky Derby Logo since 2002. On February 1, 2006, the Louisville-based fast-food company Yum!
0–9. 1969–70 Kentucky Colonels season; 1970 First National Tennis Classic; 1970 Kentucky Derby; 1970 Louisville Cardinals football team; 1970–71 Kentucky Colonels season
In October 2013, Churchill Downs began installing a new, ultra high-definition video board built by Panasonic, which became operational in time for the 2014 Kentucky Derby. Called "The Big Board", it measures 171 feet (52 m) wide and 90 feet (27 m) high, with the bottom edge 80 feet (24 m) off the ground, and weighs 1,200,000 pounds (540 t).
Two of Shoemaker's most noted rides were in the Kentucky Derby. He lost the 1957 Kentucky Derby aboard Gallant Man , when he stood up in the stirrups too soon, having misjudged the finish line. This caused Gallant Man to briefly lose his stride and slowed his rush for the wire, and he finished second to Iron Liege , ridden by Bill Hartack .
Ahead of the 2024 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4, we look back at 10 Kentucky Derby winning horses with unique names we'll never forget.
The Louisville Clock (often called the Derby Clock) was a 40-foot (12 m) high ornamental clock that was formerly located on Fourth Street in Louisville, Kentucky. [2] It was designed in the appearance like a gigantic wind-up toy, incorporating themes of Kentucky culture, especially the Kentucky Derby horse race. Eight ornamental columns ...
On May 7, 1949, the first television coverage of the Kentucky Derby took place, produced by WAVE-TV, [35] the NBC affiliate in Louisville. This coverage was aired live in the Louisville market and sent to NBC as a kinescope newsreel recording for national broadcast. This broadcast was the first time Zoomar lenses were used on a broadcast TV ...