1. KENTUCKY DERBY CHURCHILL DOWNS IN LOUISVILLE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY

2. MAY 17, 1875 First Kentucky Derby was won by Aristides. Oliver Lewis, a black jockey won the first race. Admission to the first derby was only 50 cents.

3. RUN FOR THE ROSES The winning horse receives a garland of red roses and a large trophy. The garland is made by Kroger and the public is invited to watch each year.

4. THE RACE The race distance was 1 ½ miles for the first 20 years. The race distance is now 1 ¼ miles. Sometimes called the “most exciting two minutes in sports”.

5. THE RACE 3 year old horses run in the derby. Each colt must carry 126 pounds. Each filly must carry 121 pounds.

6. JOCKEYS Each jockey weighs around 110 pounds. Equipment includes saddle, whip, boots, safety helmet and silks. Each owner has a special silk design. Different silk patterns help people keep track of their horses as they race.

8. DERBY FESTIVAL Activities are planned for the two weeks prior to the race. THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE is a fireworks display over the Ohio river. Steamboat races, Pegasus Parade, hot air balloon race, Governor's breakfast and an air show are other activities during the week.

9. HOT AIR BALOON RACE The hot air balloon race starts at the fair grounds. Balloons try to fly to a target and drop a flour sack on a bull’s eye. The closest one wins the race.

10. KENTUCKY OAKS On the first Friday in May the Kentucky Oaks race is held at Churchill Downs. This race is only for fillies (girl horses).

12. MORE HATS!!

13. AND EVEN WILDER HATS!

15. 131 st Derby May 7, 2005 Tickets for “Millionaires Row” $4300 VIP Tickets $865- 2650 Tickets for grandstand $395-655 Infield tickets $30-200

16. Who Will Win This Year?

17. The Kentucky Derby First Saturday in May 3 year old horses Two week long Derby Festival precedes the race. Many famous people, politicians, people from around the world visit Kentucky for the Derby.

18. Credits Information and pictures taken from churchilldowns.com, kdf.org, derbymuseum.org http://www.horse- races.net/library/tc05/tc- sunking.htmhttp://www.horse- races.net/library/tc05/tc- sunking.htm http://www.ticketsquick.c om/KentuckyDerby.shtm Presentation created by Tracy Taylor and adapted by Becky Stephens and updated by Kathye D. Greene.