The first jewel of Triple Crown thoroughbred racing, the Kentucky Derby, has a history that spans 130 years. It is the oldest consecutively held thoroughbred race in America -- and one of the richest.
With the big day at Churchill Downs rapidly approaching, here are some fun quick facts about the Kentucky Derby:
- The first woman to ride in the Derby was Diane Crump in 1970.
- There have been more bay colt winners then any other color horse.
- The post position with the most wins is #2 with 29 winners.
- No horse has ever won from post 15.
- Only 21 horses have ever led the race from wire to wire to win.
In 1875, the prize for winning was $2,850. In May of 2004 the winner of the Derby took home a record $5,854,800. Giacomo was a surprise winner of the 2005 Kentucky Derby and generated a $102.60 win pay-off, the second largest ever in Derby history.
2006 Kentucky Derby Race Details
Location: Louisville, Kentucky (Churchill Downs)
Track: Dirt, 1.25 miles
Date: May 6, 2006
Televised on: NBC Sports, 6:00 p.m. ET
A look at some of the horses competing in this year's big race tells us that the 2006 Kentucky Derby is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet.
Bet on the Kentucky Derby 2006 at the Bodog Racebook
Not sure how or who to bet on? Get your Triple Crown Betting Guide at the Bodog Racebook! Loaded with info on the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes, Bodog's Triple Crown Betting Guide will help you to make the most of this year's biggest races.
With the big day at Churchill Downs rapidly approaching, here are some fun quick facts about the Kentucky Derby:
- The first woman to ride in the Derby was Diane Crump in 1970.
- There have been more bay colt winners then any other color horse.
- The post position with the most wins is #2 with 29 winners.
- No horse has ever won from post 15.
- Only 21 horses have ever led the race from wire to wire to win.
In 1875, the prize for winning was $2,850. In May of 2004 the winner of the Derby took home a record $5,854,800. Giacomo was a surprise winner of the 2005 Kentucky Derby and generated a $102.60 win pay-off, the second largest ever in Derby history.
2006 Kentucky Derby Race Details
Location: Louisville, Kentucky (Churchill Downs)
Track: Dirt, 1.25 miles
Date: May 6, 2006
Televised on: NBC Sports, 6:00 p.m. ET
A look at some of the horses competing in this year's big race tells us that the 2006 Kentucky Derby is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet.
Bet on the Kentucky Derby 2006 at the Bodog Racebook
Not sure how or who to bet on? Get your Triple Crown Betting Guide at the Bodog Racebook! Loaded with info on the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes, Bodog's Triple Crown Betting Guide will help you to make the most of this year's biggest races.
