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Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby (/ˈdɜːrbi/) is an American Grade I stakes race run at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is run by three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of 1+1⁄4 miles (10 furlongs; 2,012 metres). Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57 kilograms) and fillies 121 pounds (55 kilograms).

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Location
Churchill Downs Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Class
Grade I
Inaugurated
May 17, 1875 (151 years ago) (1875-05-17)
Purse
US$5 million 1st: $3.1 million
Qualification
3-year-old
Race type
Thoroughbred

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Kentucky DerbyClassGrade I1.00infobox
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Kentucky DerbyInauguratedMay 17, 1875 (151 years ago) (1875-05-17)1.00infobox
Kentucky DerbyLocationChurchill Downs Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.1.00infobox
Kentucky DerbyPurseUS$5 million 1st: $3.1 million1.00infobox
Kentucky DerbyQualification3-year-old1.00infobox
Kentucky DerbyRace typeThoroughbred1.00infobox
Kentucky DerbyRecord1:59.4, Secretariat (1973) more1.00infobox
Kentucky DerbySponsorWoodford Reserve (Brown–Forman)1.00infobox
Kentucky DerbySurfaceDirt1.00infobox
Kentucky DerbyTrackLeft-handed1.00infobox
Kentucky DerbyWebsitekentuckyderby.com1.00infobox
Kentucky DerbyWeightColt/Gelding: 126 lbs (57.2 kg) Filly: 121 lb (55 kg)1.00infobox

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