The Kentucky derby There is a lot to be processed: 20 horses, 150,000 fans and more hats and mint juleps than they could ever count on iconic Churchill Downs in Louisville. Even the most experienced fans and handicapers can be overwhelmed. If you feel lost, we are here to support you with navigation on the first Saturday in May.
Here are five questions that you may be too afraid – but you should be in Kentucky in Kentucky in Kentucky on May 3rd.
1. How much money do the winners go with? Owner/trainer/jockey – – How is it divided?
The Kentucky Derby is one of the richest horse races in North America with a wallet of 5 million US dollars. The first to fifth finisher collects a check, with the winner collecting $ 3.1 million. As a rule, the owners give both the jockey and the trainer 10%. Last year, mystics dans trainer Kenny McPeek and the driver Brian Hernandez Jr. probably received around 310,000 US dollars for winning the Kentucky Derby.
2. How many races are on the Derby Day? Are you all significant races?
There are usually 14 races on the Kentucky Derby Day, whereby the main event-as Run for the Roses–as race 12. It is one of the most competitive days in the race, packed with top horses and high actions all afternoon. Every race is significant for the jockey, trainer and owner behind every horse, not just for the derby. So if you have a good feeling for a horse earlier on the menu, go to the windows or open your app – it's the value to find all day.
3. What is the Kentucky Oaks?
The $ 1.5 million Kentucky Oaks is the showdown on Friday for the 3-year-old Stutfo foals in North America. It is your time to shine and the fans appear in pink to celebrate from head to toe. Instead of roses, the Stut foals get Stargazer lilies.
4. Why roses? Are you real?
Roses have been part of the tradition of Kentucky Derby since the end of the 19th century when women were greeted with red flowers at Louisville. The first derby winner who received a bouquet was in 1896, but the legendary Rose Garland only appeared in 1932. Today it was made with over 400 real red roses, which are prohibited by a Kroger florist in the evening before the race. The fans even stand up to see how the whole thing is put together.
6. How do you qualify for the race in the Kentucky Derby? How elderly? How many points?
Only 3-year-olds can run in the Kentucky Derby and have to earn themselves in the way of a number of preparatory races. Horses earn dots by being finished in the top 5-Preparations offer fewer points, but the massive ones closer to the Derby Day can be worth up to 100. The top 20 point gets get a place in the starting gate. Find out more about the qualification series here.
