Q: What is the
traditional beverage of the Kentucky Derby?
A: The Mint Julep, an iced drink consisting of bourbon, mint and a
sugar syrup.
Q:How
many fillies have won the Derby?
A:
Three, Regret in
1915, Genuine Risk in 1980 and Winning Colors in 1988.
Q:Which jockey has ridden in the most Kentucky Derbys?
A.
Bill Shoemaker 26 times and won 4 times.
Eddie Arcaro rode in the Kentucky Derby 21 times, his last in 1961, and
won with five of them, and Bill Hartack got his five Kentucky Derby winner from
only 12 tries.
Q:What year was the first Kentucky Derby ran?
A:
1875. The first Kentucky Derby was won by Aristides who
was also the favorite to win the race.
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