How old are the Thoroughbreds that run in the Derby?
3
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When was the first Kentucky Derby held?
1875
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True or False: Colts and Fillys can run in the race.
True
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Why is the Kentucky Derby sometimes referred to as the “Run for the Roses?"”?
The winner of the race receives a blanket of roses after the race.
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How long is the race?
2 minutes
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What is the maximum amount of horses that can compete in the race?
20 horses
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What are the three races in the Triple Crown?
Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Preakness
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The colt was still attached to his mother. What does "colt" mean?
a male horse under the age of 5
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The filly made her owner proud! What does "filly" mean?
female horse under the age of 5
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He was the best jockey in town. Everyone wanted him to ride their horse in the race. What does "jockey" mean?
the person who rides the horse during a race.
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The trainer wanted to get an early start this morning. He had the horse and jockey wake up at 5:00 am to start their exercises. What does "trainer" mean?
the person responsible for preparing the horse to run the best that it can. He or she plans what the horse will do each day in the morning workouts.
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The best seats in the grandstand are under the press box. What does "grandstand" mean?
the main roofed seating area, with the best views for spectators at the Churchill Downs racetrack including the box seats and the clubhouse. On the roof of the
