Saddle up, it’s off to the races. The Kentucky Derby is Kentucky’s pride and joy. The longest continuously running sports event in the United States. The first race took place on May 17th, 1875. Held at the Louisville Jockey Club and Driving Park association later called Churchill Downs. Jockeys raced on a 1.5-mile track, including […]

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