The Kentucky Derby Trivia Questions

The Triple Crown consists of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes, in that order. The Derby is always the first leg.

The Kentucky Derby is run on a dirt track at Churchill Downs. Grass tracks are used for turf races, but the Derby has always been on dirt.

Fillies (female horses) are eligible to run in the Kentucky Derby, though they rarely compete. Regret (1915) was the first filly winner.

The Kentucky Derby has never been canceled. It was held every year during World War I and World War II, continuing as scheduled.

Despite world wars and other crises, the Kentucky Derby has never been canceled. It was held in 1918 and 1945 without interruption.

The Belmont Stakes, first run in 1867, is older than the Kentucky Derby (first run 1875). Thus, the Derby is not the oldest.

The tradition began in 1896, and the official garland contains exactly 554 red roses, symbolizing the 'Run for the Roses' nickname.

The Kentucky Derby was originally 1.5 miles from 1875 to 1896, then changed to its current 1.25-mile distance in 1896 to increase speed.