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Churchill Downs is a horse racing complex located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, famed for hosting the annual Kentucky Derby.It officially opened in 1875 and was named for Samuel Churchill, whose family was prominent in Kentucky for many years. [1]
The Kentucky Derby (/ ˈ d ɜːr b i /) is an American Grade I stakes race run at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.The race is run by three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 miles (10 furlongs; 2,012 metres).
The field of 20 horses are bookended by the shadows of the twin spires as they make their way to the first turn in the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. Saturday, May 1, 2021
The track would eventually become known as Churchill Downs. The track formally opened on May 17, 1875, with four races scheduled including the day's featured race, the Kentucky Derby . In 1919, a syndicate of horse breeders established the Kentucky Jockey Club to consolidate the state's thoroughbred racing industry. [ 3 ]
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The first Kentucky Derby. The first time it was run, the Kentucky Derby wasn’t even the main event at the track that day. On May 17, 1875, a Monday afternoon, Kentucky Derby winner Aristides ran ...
The race was open to 20 horses, who qualified for the race by earning points on the 2023 Road to the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race at a distance of 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 miles (2.0 km) and has been run at Churchill Downs racetrack since its inception in 1875. The purse for 2023 was US$3 million. [2] The race was won by Mage.
The Kentucky Derby celebrates a major milestone this year with its 150th running on May 4. A field of 20 horses is set to "Run for the Roses." ... Track Phantom, Steve Asmussen, Joel Rosario, 20-1 ...