Kentucky Derby

It is a Thoroughbred horse race. This topic is part of Horse Racing within Sports. This page currently draws on 6 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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Kentucky Derby trivia questions

The Kentucky Derby is a famous race for what animals?

Answer: Horses

Bonus fact: It is a Thoroughbred horse race.

Where is the Kentucky Derby held?

Answer: Churchill Downs

Bonus fact: Churchill Downs is in Louisville, Kentucky.

What flower is strongly associated with the Kentucky Derby winner?

Answer: Rose

Bonus fact: The race is nicknamed the Run for the Roses.

The U.S. Triple Crown consists of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and what?

Answer: Belmont Stakes

Bonus fact: A horse must win all three races in one year.

Which race is the first leg of the U.S. Triple Crown?

Answer: Kentucky Derby

Bonus fact: The Derby is followed by the Preakness and Belmont.

Which horse race is known as “The Run for the Roses”?

Answer: Kentucky Derby

Bonus fact: The winner is traditionally draped with a garland of roses.

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