Horseracing-Kentucky Derby by the numbers (Reuters)
The Kentucky Derby is the oldest, continuously held major sporting event in the United States, happening every year since 1875 at Churchill Downs in Louisville. When the 142nd Kentucky Derby is run Saturday, it will showcase top three-year-old thoroughbreds, as well as the traditions that are part of the race’s pageantry. Here’s a breakdown of “the fastest two minutes in sports” according to Kentucky Derby representatives: – – Horses have one chance to win the Kentucky Derby In horseracing, a “derby” is a race for horses who are three-years-old, meaning they only can compete in the event once in their lives.