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.
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.