A Brief History:
Founded By: Colonel Meriwether Lewis Clark.

How:  Colonel Clark formed the Louisville Jockey Club plus acquiring land for racetrack from his uncles John & Henry Churchill.

Where: Churchill Downs, Kentucky.

When: 1874.

First Official Kentucky Derby: May 17, 1875.

A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

• The Kentucky Derby, traditionally held on the first Saturday in May, is one of the most well known Grade 1 Thoroughbred stakes races in the world.
• First run in 1875, this 1 1/4-mile (10 furlongs) race kicks off the American Triple Crown of horse racing.
• More. . .
  

Today:
No delays due to COVID-19! Post time is 5:57 p.m. CDST. Enjoy. . .

The Future:
My hope is to have it go forever, always now on the first Saturday in May as traditionally done. . .

FREEBIES For Kentucky Derby:
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🐴 FREE Kentucky Derby: Writing & Craft + Printable

See you next year!!

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