Derby

When Did The Derby Start?

May 17th, 1875. On May 17th, 1875, the racetrack opened its gates and the Louisville Jockey Club sponsored the very first Kentucky Derby. A total of fifteen three-year-old Thoroughbred horses raced one and a half miles in front of a cheering crowd of approximately 10,000 spectators. How long has Kentucky Derby been around? Churchill Downs, …

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