CCS Fascinating History of The Kentucky Derby Quiz

What is the Kentucky Derby famously known as?

• Derby of Dreams

• May Day Race

• Race of the Royals

• Run for the Roses

In what year was the Kentucky Derby first held?

• 1902

• 1894

• 1872

• 1875

Who was the founder of the Kentucky Derby?

• Meriwether Lewis Clark

• Martin Winn

• William Clark

• Henry Churchill

What was the original length of the Kentucky Derby track when it first started?

• 2 miles

• 1 mile

• 1.25 miles

• 1.5 miles

When was the Kentucky Derby's track officially named Churchill Downs?

• 1928

• 1883

• 1875

• 1902

Which horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1973 with a record time?

• Secretariat

• American Pharoah

• Justify

• Seabiscuit

What is the official flower of the Kentucky Derby?

• Lilies

• Daisies

• Roses

• Tulips

Who was the first woman to participate in the Kentucky Derby?

• Diane Crump

• Julie Krone

• Patti Cooksey

• Rosie Napravnik

What significant change occurred in the Kentucky Derby in 1952?

• First radio broadcast

• First female jockey

• Track was shortened

• First television broadcast

Which of the following is NOT a tradition associated with the Kentucky Derby?

• Singing 'My Old Kentucky Home'

• Wearing extravagant hats

• Drinking mint juleps

• Releasing doves before the race