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How many horses have won the Triple Crown? 15 facts to know about the Kentucky Derby
If this May marks your first trip to the Kentucky Derby, you probably have a couple of questions.
When was the first kentucky derby
OK, maybe a few more than that.
Luckily, The Courier Journal in Louisville has been at this thing a while — we've covered the Kentucky Derby every year, from the first running in 1875 when Aristides crossed the finish line at Churchill Downs to Mystik Dan's win during the 150th Kentucky Derby in 2024.
Here are a few things to know about the iconic race before your trip to Kentucky.
What is the Kentucky Derby?
The Kentucky Derby is an annual horse race that takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
It's the first leg of the Triple Crown, a series of three races that includes the Preakness Stakes in Maryland and the Belmont Stakes in New York. It's one of the biggest and most attended horse races of the year, with two weeks of festivities in Louisville, including the Kentucky Derby Festival, leading up to the competition.
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