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Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is a renowned horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, typically on the first Saturday in May. It is a prestigious Grade I stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbreds, run over a distance of one and a quarter miles (2 km) on a dirt track. Established in 1875, the event is known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” because of its approximate duration. The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the American Triple Crown, followed by the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. The race is famous for its traditions, including the wearing of elaborate hats by attendees, mint juleps as the official drink, and the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home.” It attracts significant attention from horse racing enthusiasts and the general public alike, with a large attendance and television viewership. The Kentucky Derby is regarded as a cultural event, celebrating not only horse racing but also Southern heritage and community involvement.