Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is a group 1 horse race for 3 year old horses, which each year in United States , Kentucky, Louisville is held on the first Saturday of May. The race closes a festival that lasts for two weeks.

The race is 2 kilometers long and State in the United States known as "the most exciting two minutes in sports" because of the duration of the race and the tension. The race is also known as ' the race for the Roses ' called. The winner will be wrapped in a cloth full of roses. The derby is the first race of the Triple Crown, which consists of three races. The race is visited by 155,000 fans. It is the second oldest organized sports event in the United States. The Travers Stakes, a horse race, State first. ==History[ Edit] == A race horse on the reverse of a coinKentucky is an area where much since the 18th century horse racing take place. The region is known for the production of superior horses. The Derby was first driven over one and a half miles, the same distance as the Epsom Derby and the Grand Prix de Paris. In 1896, the distance was changed to the current 2 kilometers. The race was held for the first time in 1875.Although the first race proved to be a success, the track got financial problems. In 1894 they were resolved by a financial contribution from the New Louisville Jockey Club.

On 11 may 1892 Alonzi "Lonnie" Clayton became the youngest winner of the race at the age of 15. In 1915 the race was won for the first time by female horse. In 1917 won "Omar Khayyam" as a first foreign horse.

Churchill Downs in 1901Participants may not younger or older than three years. No horse has won the race without ever to have raced on 2-year-old age.

On 3 May 1952 became the Derby airs on national television. The prize for the winner was when more than 100,000 dollars. In 1968 the first winner was caught on doping. This is so far the only case.

The fastest time so far was raced by Secretariat in 1973 in 1 minute and 59 seconds with which he broke the record set by Northern Dancer. The record is already 34 years and what is special about the world record of Secretariat was that he went faster and faster in each quarter of the race run.

Also this race is known for the clothing of the public. On the special stand for the ' rich and famous ' suit or dress is mandatory, just like a hat. Prior to the derby, the audience sings "My Kentucky Home" under the guidance of the University of Louisville.