Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is probably the most famous horses in the United States. It takes place in Louisville, Kentucky at Churchill Downs the first Saturday of May Also known as "Run for the Roses, the Derby is the first stage of the prestigious Triple Crown. It is two weeks later by the Preakness Stakes, then three weeks after the Belmont Stakes is the first Kentucky Derby was held in 1875 with Aristides the winner of the circle. It was first performed on a mile and a half, but in 1896, was reduced by a quarter mile and today. 1919 produced the first Triple Crown winner Sir Barton.
Over the years, many well known favorites have won the Derby, Exterminator, including 1918, the black gold in 1924, War Admiral in 1937, Whirlaway in 1941, the benchmark in 1948, Seattle Slew in 1977 and Barbaro in 2006. Throughout the history of the Derby, only three fillies have won the race: Regret in 1915, the real risk in 1980 and Winning Colors in 1988. Another Filly, Eight Belles made a spectacular 2008 in 2nd behind the favorite, Big Brown. Unfortunately, she broke both front ankles while cooling after crossing the finish line and had to be euthanized. This game little horse was the first to die during the Kentucky Derby. They will be honored at Churchill Downs in the Garden of the Kentucky Derby Museum on the runway. A magnolia planted in his honor, with his remains buried at the base. De La Troienne Stakes will be renamed for Eight Belles.
There are memorable rivalries in the Kentucky Derby, especially between swaps, a horse and the coast west of Nashua, an east coast favorite. They met for the first time in the Derby with Nashua beat Swaps in the right hand. This led to a match race during the year, not only between the two horses against each other, but the nation, the top two jockeys at the time also: Willie Shoemaker and Eddie Arcaro. Swaps injured his foot the day before the race, but with the race, but losing to Nashua.
The horse is still the world record for fasting finish in Kentucky Derby is the Secretariat, who won in 1973. He succeeded at the end of each quarter of the race faster than the previous ... something no other horse can not at this day.
There are many traditions associated with the Kentucky Derby. The Mint Julep, a cold drink of Bourbon, mint and sugar syrup, the traditional drink of course. Fashion has the day with many visitors in their dressing elegant lady with better hats. It is a tradition that during the parade to the post "My Old Kentucky Home" is played by the University of Louisville marching band. And one of the most coveted prize, a carpet of roses is draped over the shoulder of the winning horse. This cover is made of 554 red roses. Coverage rose Derby is a tradition since 1896, and believes that its emergence from a post-Derby party in 1883, when New York social lite E. Berry Wall presented to all the ladies roses.