by Durante Mcmillan
Get ready to gallop through the rich history and thrilling moments of the Kentucky Derby! This quiz will take you on a ride through the storied past and vibrant present of the most famous horse race in America. Sharpen your wits and saddle up for a fun and challenging experience. Let’s see if you have what it takes to cross the finish line in first place!
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Kentucky Derby Quiz Questions Overview
1. In what year was the first Kentucky Derby held?
1875
1885
1895
1905
2. Which horse holds the record for the fastest Kentucky Derby time?
Secretariat
American Pharoah
Seattle Slew
Justify
3. What is the traditional drink of the Kentucky Derby?
Mint Julep
Old Fashioned
Mojito
Whiskey Sour
4. How long is the Kentucky Derby race?
1 mile
1.25 miles
1.5 miles
2 miles
5. Which jockey has the most Kentucky Derby wins?
Bill Shoemaker
Eddie Arcaro
Bill Hartack
Angel Cordero Jr.
6. What is the name of the racetrack where the Kentucky Derby is held?
Churchill Downs
Belmont Park
Pimlico Race Course
Santa Anita Park
7. Which horse won the Kentucky Derby in 2015?
American Pharoah
California Chrome
Nyquist
Orb
8. What flower is traditionally associated with the Kentucky Derby?
Rose
Lily
Tulip
Daisy
9. Who was the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby?
Julie Krone
Rosie Napravnik
Diane Crump
Patricia Cooksey
10. Which horse won the Kentucky Derby in 2006?
Barbaro
Smarty Jones
Giacomo
Big Brown
11. What is the maximum number of horses that can compete in the Kentucky Derby?
18
20
22
24
12. Which horse was the first to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes, achieving the Triple Crown?
Sir Barton
Gallant Fox
Omaha
War Admiral
13. What is the nickname for the Kentucky Derby?
The Greatest Race
The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports
The Run for the Roses
The Derby
14. Which trainer has the most Kentucky Derby wins?
Bob Baffert
D. Wayne Lukas
Ben Jones
Todd Pletcher
15. What is the purse for the Kentucky Derby winner?
$1 million
$2 million
$3 million
$4 million
16. Which horse won the Kentucky Derby in 2020?
Authentic
Tiz the Law
Maximum Security
Country House
17. Which horse was disqualified after winning the Kentucky Derby in 2019?
Maximum Security
Country House
Tacitus
Code of Honor
18. What is the traditional song sung before the Kentucky Derby?
My Old Kentucky Home
The Star-Spangled Banner
America the Beautiful
God Bless America
19. Which horse won the Kentucky Derby in 2018?
Justify
Always Dreaming
Nyquist
American Pharoah
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