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Race Location
Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Inaugurated
1875
Race Type
Thoroughbred |
Race Information
Distance: 1¼ miles (10 furlongs)
Track: Dirt, Left-handed
Qualification: 3-year-old
Weight: Colt/Gelding: 126 lbs (57.2 kg) Filly: 121 lbs. (54.9 kg)
Purse: US$2 million, 1st $1,425,000
Number of Horses In Race
The field is limited to 20 horses. |
Derby Information
The Kentucky Derby is the most famous horse race in the United States. It's always run on the first Saturday in May and is often called "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" or "The Run for the Roses." The race takes place at Churchill Downs Racetrack from Louisville, Kentucky and features the top three-year-old horses in the world. |
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Past Winners Archive |
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Orb claimed the Kentucky Derby in 2013 at a 5/1 price. The colt won by 2 ½ lengths in a time of 2:02:89 and was ridden by jockey Joel Rosario and trained by Shug McGaughey. The victory for Rosari0 and McGaughey was their first victories in the Derby. Check out all the past winners from Churchill Downs here. |
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Kentucky Derby Odds |
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The odds for the Kentucky Derby are created by Churchill Downs oddsmaker Mike Battaglia. The official morning-line odds are announced after the post positions for the field have been set, which is normally announced on Wednesday before Saturday's race. Prior to the draw, gamblers can check out fixed odds at various betting shops. |
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