Kentucky Derby Trivia Questions

Secretariat's 1:59.4 remains the track record for 1 1/4 miles at Churchill Downs, despite many attempts to break it.

First run in 1875, it has been held every year since, making it the oldest continuously run major horse race in the U.S.

Since 1932, the Derby has been held on the first Saturday in May, except for wartime and 2020 when it moved to September due to COVID-19.

While mint juleps are iconic, they are not the only official drink; the Derby also features the 'Derby Day Swizzle' and bourbon-based cocktails.

The trophy is 14-karat gold, but it weighs only about 4.5 pounds. It's not solid throughout—it's gold-plated over a base metal.

They must be three-year-olds, but not exactly on race day—the age is determined by the horse's official birthday (January 1 for all Thoroughbreds).

The blanket is actually made of 554 roses, but they are not red—they're specifically 'Valentino Red' roses, though often called red.

In 2022, Rich Strike won from post 20, the outside post. Other winners have also come from high numbers, debunking this myth.