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The first event annually in horse racing's Triple Crown |
the Kentucky Derby
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$200 |
J |
SPORTING FIRSTS |
2019-07-18 |
#8039 |
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In 1875 Oliver Lewis became the first African-American jockey to win this race known as the "Run for the Roses" |
the Kentucky Derby
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$400 |
DJ |
AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPORTS FIRSTS |
2018-05-21 |
#7766 |
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Names associated with this event held annually in May include Spend a Buck, Twenty Grand &, of course, Regret |
the Kentucky Derby
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$600 |
J |
SPORTS CENTER |
2016-01-26 |
#7222 |
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First held in May 1875, it is the oldest continuously held major sporting event in the United States |
the Kentucky Derby
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FJ |
SPORTING EVENTS |
2012-05-17 |
#6379 |
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50-1 underdog Mine That Bird stunned the world by winning this race by more than 6 lengths |
the Kentucky Derby
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$200 |
J |
SPORTS SHORTS 2009 |
2009-10-14 |
#5768 |
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In May 1915 Regret became the first filly to win this horse race; only 2 fillies have won since |
the Kentucky Derby
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$400 |
J |
SPORTS BARRIERS |
2007-01-10 |
#5143 |
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In 2002 a horse named War Emblem won this "Derby" held annually at Churchill Downs |
the Kentucky Derby
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$2,000 |
DJ |
THE SPORTS CHANNEL |
2002-09-20 |
#4150 |
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Of the 3 races in thoroughbred horse racing's Triple Crown, this one is run first |
the Kentucky Derby
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$1,600 |
DJ |
PROFESSIONAL SPORTS |
2002-02-06 |
#4018 |
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In 1991 Hansel finished 10th in this triple crown race, but won the Preakness & Belmont Stakes |
Kentucky Derby
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$100 |
J |
SPORTS |
1995-05-11 |
#2474 |
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Regret, Genuine Risk & Winning Colors are the only fillies to win this Triple Crown race |
Kentucky Derby
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$100 |
J |
SPORTS |
1994-05-23 |
#2251 |
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After 9 attempts, jockey Pat Day finally won this horse race on May 2, 1992 riding Lil E. Tee, a 16-1 long shot |
the Kentucky Derby
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$200 |
J |
SPORTS |
1993-02-04 |
#1944 |
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The Run for the Roses |
the Kentucky Derby
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$200 |
J |
SPORT OF KINGS |
1991-06-05 |
#1573 |
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Only Johnny Longden has ridden, then trained a winner of this legendary May race |
the Kentucky Derby
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$100 |
J |
SPORT OF KINGS |
1987-12-17 |
#759 |
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Only Bill Hartack & Eddie Arcaro have each won it 5 times |
Kentucky Derby
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$500 |
J |
SPORTS |
1987-11-06 |
#730 |
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Only Eddie Arcaro & Bill Hartack have won this May race 5 times each |
Kentucky Derby
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$300 |
J |
SPORT OF KINGS |
1985-10-29 |
#297 |
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It's the Run for the Roses in the Bluegrass State |
the Kentucky Derby
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$200 |
DJ |
SPORTS |
1984-09-18 |
#7 |