The Kentucky Derby A Celebration of Southern Culture & A Tradition Like No Other
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visit to the Bluegrass State of Kentucky, isn’t complete without a trip to the Kentucky Derby. As the longest running sporting event in U.S. history, The Run for the Roses® began in 1875 and has evolved into more than just a one and one-quarter mile long race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses. Today, it’s a celebration of Southern culture as represented by beautiful hats, mint juleps, the “My Old Kentucky Home” theme song, and lavish celebrations. For aspiring competitors, the road to the Kentucky Derby is challenging. Just 20 horses compete in the race and eligibility is based on a series of 35 races held at tracks around the world. The top four horses that finish in each of those 35 races, and the 20 horses with the most points, earn a coveted spot at the Kentucky Derby and a chance to win $2 million. 52
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