KENTUCKY DERBY
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KENTUCKY DERBY• CHURCHILL
DOWNS IN LOUISVILLE
• FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY
MAY 17, 1875
• First Kentucky Derby was won by Aristides. Oliver Lewis, a black jockey won the first race.
• Admission to the first derby was only 50 cents.
RUN FOR THE ROSES
• The winning horse receives a garland of red roses and a large trophy.
• The garland is made by Kroger and the public is invited to watch each year.
THE RACE
• The race distance was 1 ½ miles for the first 20 years.
• The race distance is now 1 ¼ miles.
• Sometimes called the “most exciting two minutes in sports”.
THE RACE
• 3 year old horses run in the derby.
• Each colt must carry 126 pounds.
• Each filly must carry 121 pounds.
JOCKEYS• Each jockey weighs
around 110 pounds.• Equipment includes
saddle, whip, boots, safety helmet and silks.
• Each owner has a special silk design.
• Different silk patterns help people keep track of their horses as they race.
DERBY FESTIVAL• Activities are planned for
the two weeks prior to the race.
• THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE is a fireworks display over the Ohio river.
• Steamboat races, Pegasus Parade, hot air balloon race, Governor's breakfast and an air show are other activities during the week.
HOT AIR BALOON RACE
• The hot air balloon race starts at the fair grounds.
• Balloons try to fly to a target and drop a flour sack on a bull’s eye.
• The closest one wins the race.
KENTUCKY OAKS
• On the first Friday in May the Kentucky Oaks race is held at Churchill Downs.
• This race is only for fillies (girl horses).
MORE HATS!!
AND EVEN WILDER HATS!
FUNNY CIDEFUNNY CIDE
130th Derby
• May 1, 2004• Tickets for
“Millionaires Row” $3500.00
• Tickets for grandstand $200-350
• Infield tickets $30-200
Who Will Win This Year?Maybe Tapit!
Or Smarty Jones
Or Wimbeldon,Or Wimbeldon,winner ofwinner ofthe Louisiana Derbythe Louisiana Derby
The Kentucky Derby
• First Saturday in May• 3 year old horses• Two week long Derby Festival precedes the
race.• Many famous people, politicians, people
from around the world visit Kentucky for the Derby.
Credits
• Information and pictures taken from churchilldowns.com , kdf.org , and derbymuseum.org
• Presentation created by Tracy Taylor and adapted by Becky Stephens.