The Kentucky Derby is an annual horse race that takes place at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is held on the first Saturday in May and is often referred to as “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” or “The Run for the Roses” because of its length and the blanket of roses that is presented to the winning horse. The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses and is the first leg of the American Triple Crown, followed by the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. The Kentucky Derby is one of the oldest and most prestigious horse races in the world and is known for its traditions, such as the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home,” the mint julep drink, and the wearing of elaborate hats by spectators. The Kentucky Derby attracts a large international audience and is broadcast on television and online around the world.
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