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      • The Kentucky Derby was first run at 11⁄2 miles (12 furlongs; 2.4 km) the same distance as the Epsom Derby, before changing lengths in 1896 to its current 11⁄4 miles (10 furlongs; 2 km).
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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kentucky_DerbyKentucky Derby - Wikipedia

    The Kentucky Derby was first run at 11⁄2 miles (12 furlongs; 2.4 km) the same distance as the Epsom Derby, before changing lengths in 1896 to its current 11⁄4 miles (10 furlongs; 2 km). On May 17, 1875, in front of an estimated crowd of 10,000 people, a field of 15 three-year-old horses contested the first Derby.

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  5. www.history.com › topics › sportsKentucky Derby ‑ Winners, Race & Outfits - HISTORY

    Mar 27, 2018 · On May 17, 1875, some 10,000 people attended the first Kentucky Derby, which featured a field of 15 three-year-old thoroughbreds racing 1.5 miles. The winning horse, Aristides, finished with...

  6. www.britannica.com › sports › Kentucky-DerbyKentucky Derby | History, Winners, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 25, 2024 · The track officially opened on May 17, 1875, and the first Derby (one of four races at the track that day) was won by Aristides. The track’s famed grandstand, completed in 1895, is crowned by twin spires that have become a recognized emblem of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs.

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  8. kentuckyderbywinners.com › history-of-the-kentuckyHistory of the Kentucky Derby - Kentucky Derby Winners

    Mar 6, 2024 · 1. When was the first Kentucky Derby held, and where? The first Kentucky Derby was held on May 17, 1875, at the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. 2. How has the Kentucky Derby evolved over the years in terms of traditions and race format?

  9. www.nbc.com › the-history-of-the-kentucky-derbyThe Long and Glorious History of the Kentucky Derby - NBC

    Apr 26, 2024 · According to the Kentucky Derby Museum, when the first Kentucky Derby was run on May 17, 1875, “Clark brought with him the Epsom tradition of going to the races to see and be seen, modern...

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  10. www.kentuckyderby.com › aboutAbout - Kentucky Derby

    The first Kentucky Derby race takes place on May 17, 1875. Oliver Lewis rides Aristides 1.5 miles to win, in a field of fifteen horses, in front of a crowd of 10,000 spectators.

  11. www.britannica.com › sports › Kentucky-Derby-winnersKentucky Derby winners | Horses, Jockeys, Years, & Facts ...

    With five Kentucky Derby wins apiece, jockeys Eddie Arcaro and Bill Hartack share the record for most victories. And although the race has been called “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” only two horses have crossed the finish line in under two minutes: Secretariat (1973) and Monarchos (2001). Other notable winners include War ...

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