Q: When is the Kentucky Derby?

The Kentucky Derby is usually the first Saturday in May . In 2021, it is taking place on May 1 .

Q: How many horses run in the race?

Per tradition, a total of 20 horses will compete in the race. The qualifiers are known as “the road to the Kentucky Derby,” the results of which are available on the Kentucky Derby’s official Facebook and Twitter channels. These are well worth tracking in the run-up to the event to see who will make the final cut.

Q: How much does the winner of the Kentucky Derby get?

or more than a decade, the total purse size was $2 million. In 2019, this was raised to $3 million , adding more weight to the already lofty figure. The majority of the prize money, $1.86 million , will go to the winning team. Meanwhile, the remaining $1.14 million will be split among those finishing between second and fifth place.

Q: What kind of race is it?

The Kentucky Derby is a Grade 1 states flat race , held at the Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, KY. All of the horses that participate are 3-year-old thoroughbreds.

Q: When is post-time?

The post-time for the Kentucky Derby is 6:50 p.m. EST.

Q: How many fillies have won the derby?

Three fillies have won the Kentucky Derby since its inception. No filly has ever managed to win the Triple Crown. Given the world of horse racing, though, it could happen sooner rather than later.

Q: How much are the Kentucky Derby tickets?

Tickets for the Kentucky Derby are sold on a scale, so the early birds can pay $75 per a ticket. The price goes up to $80 if you purchase during the second stage of the sale and $85 on the day of the races. In terms of value for money, you’ll find that the Kentucky Derby provides plenty of bang for your buck — especially for a sub-$100 event.

Q: Who was the fastest horse to win the Kentucky Derby?

To this day, Secretariat ’s time of 1:59.40 seconds remains the fastest on record, set in 1973 . Few other horses have ever managed a sub-2-minute time. Monarchos came the closest in 2001 with a time of 1:59.97, but even all these years later, the record of this legendary horse from 1973 remains intact. Secretariat went on to win the Triple Crown that year and was also named Horse of the Year . Not bad for a 3-year old stallion. He lived out the rest of his life in retirement until his death in 1989 with his place firmly stamped in the history books.

Question 1

When is the Kentucky Derby?

Accepted Answer

The Kentucky Derby is usually the first Saturday in May. In 2021, it is taking place on May 1.

Question 2

How many horses run in the race?

Accepted Answer

Per tradition, a total of 20 horses will compete in the race. The qualifiers are known as “the road to the Kentucky Derby,” the results of which are available on the Kentucky Derby’s official Facebook and Twitter channels. These are well worth tracking in the run-up to the event to see who will make the final cut.

Question 3

How much does the winner of the Kentucky Derby get?

Accepted Answer

or more than a decade, the total purse size was $2 million. In 2019, this was raised to $3 million, adding more weight to the already lofty figure. The majority of the prize money, $1.86 million, will go to the winning team. Meanwhile, the remaining $1.14 million will be split among those finishing between second and fifth place.

Question 4

What kind of race is it?

Accepted Answer

The Kentucky Derby is a Grade 1 states flat race, held at the Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, KY. All of the horses that participate are 3-year-old thoroughbreds.

Question 5

When is post-time?

Accepted Answer

The post-time for the Kentucky Derby is 6:50 p.m. EST.

Question 6

How many fillies have won the derby?

Accepted Answer

Three fillies have won the Kentucky Derby since its inception. No filly has ever managed to win the Triple Crown. Given the world of horse racing, though, it could happen sooner rather than later.

Question 7

How much are the Kentucky Derby tickets?

Accepted Answer

Tickets for the Kentucky Derby are sold on a scale, so the early birds can pay $75 per a ticket. The price goes up to $80 if you purchase during the second stage of the sale and $85 on the day of the races. In terms of value for money, you’ll find that the Kentucky Derby provides plenty of bang for your buck — especially for a sub-$100 event.

Question 8

How long does the Kentucky Derby last?

Accepted Answer

You might be sitting in your seat for hours prior to the race. The actual race itself, however, takes place over a 1.25-mile track, with the “the most exciting two minutes in sports” over in — yes, you guessed it — about two minutes.

Question 9

Who was the fastest horse to win the Kentucky Derby?

Accepted Answer

To this day, Secretariat’s time of 1:59.40 seconds remains the fastest on record, set in 1973. Few other horses have ever managed a sub-2-minute time. Monarchos came the closest in 2001 with a time of 1:59.97, but even all these years later, the record of this legendary horse from 1973 remains intact. Secretariat went on to win the Triple Crown that year and was also named Horse of the Year. Not bad for a 3-year old stallion. He lived out the rest of his life in retirement until his death in 1989 with his place firmly stamped in the history books.

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