Kentucky Derby quiz! How well do you know the historic American horse race?

The 150th Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

The iconic American horse race usually includes 20 jockeys and their horses — all fighting for a spot in the winner's circle.

How well do you know this historic race? See if you can get all these questions right!

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Which three horse races make up the American Triple Crown? Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, The Grand National

Kentucky Derby, Ascot Racecourse, The Grand National

Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Preakness Stakes

Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Epsom Derby Why is it popular for women to wear hats at the Kentucky Derby? Signifies status

Attracts bees

Bears good luck

Protects against potential rain The first Kentucky Derby took place in what year? 1852

1875

1901

1917 Which of the following is NOT a name of a Kentucky Derby horse in the 2024 race? Sierra Leone

Just a Touch

Forever Young

Long Legs How many starting horses ran in each of the Kentucky Derby races that were held in 1892 and 1905? 3

10

22

30 What is the traditional drink served at the Kentucky Derby? Mojito

Mint julep

Honey deuce

Whiskey sour There has never been a female jockey winner of the Kentucky Derby — true or false? True

False Situated in front of the Kentucky Derby Museum is a 1,500-lb. sculpture of this 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, with his ashes buried beneath it — which horse is it? Seattle Slew

Mine That Bird

Go for Gin

Barbaro What is the actual distance of the Kentucky Derby race? 1.25 miles

1.5 miles

2 miles

2.5 miles How long does the Kentucky Derby race itself usually last? Under 30 seconds

Approximately 2 minutes

10 minutes

15 minutes Which English derby inspired William Clark to create a horse racing event in the United States? St. Leger Stakes

The Grand National

Epsom Derby

The Oaks How much does the Kentucky Derby winner's trophy weigh? 3.5 lbs

12.5 lbs

15 lbs

19 lbs The Kentucky Derby is almost always held on the first Saturday in May — true or false? True

False What was the name of the first horse ever to win the Kentucky Derby? Aristides

Affirmed

Smarty Jones

Monarchos Which Kentucky Derby-winning horse was disqualified after failing a drug test? Secretariat

Seattle Slew

Funny Cide

Medina Spirit

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