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Kentucky Derby quiz! How well do you know the historic American horse race?

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May 5, 2024

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Justify (No. 7), ridden by jockey Mike Smith, crosses the finish line to win the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 5, 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky. The 150th race takes place in Louisville this year. (Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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The 150th Kentucky Derby takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

The iconic American horse race usually includes 20 jockeys and their horses — all fighting for a spot in the winner’s circle. How well do you know this historic race? See if you can get all these questions right!

<div class="mvp-post-ad-wrap"><span class="mvp-ad-label">Advertisement</span><div class="mvp-post-ad"> <div id="M815923ScriptRootC1332091"> </div> </div></div> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Which three horse races make up the American Triple Crown?</h3> <ul> <li>Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, The Grand National</li> <li>Kentucky Derby, Ascot Racecourse, The Grand National</li> <li>Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, Preakness Stakes</li> <li>Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Epsom Derby</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Why is it popular for women to wear hats at the Kentucky Derby? </h3> <ul> <li>Signifies status</li> <li>Attracts bees</li> <li>Bears good luck</li> <li>Protects against potential rain</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>The first Kentucky Derby took place in what year?</h3> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Which of the following is NOT a name of a Kentucky Derby horse in the 2024 race? </h3> <ul> <li>Sierra Leone</li> <li>Just a Touch</li> <li>Forever Young</li> <li>Long Legs</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>How many starting horses ran in each of the Kentucky Derby races that were held in 1892 and 1905?</h3> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What is the traditional drink served at the Kentucky Derby?</h3> <ul> <li>Mojito</li> <li>Mint julep</li> <li>Honey deuce</li> <li>Whiskey sour</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>There has never been a female jockey winner of the Kentucky Derby —&nbsp;true or false?</h3> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Situated in front of the Kentucky Derby Museum is a 1,500-lb. sculpture of this 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, with his ashes buried beneath it —&nbsp;which horse is it? </h3> <ul> <li>Seattle Slew</li> <li>Mine That Bird</li> <li>Go for Gin</li> <li>Barbaro</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What is the actual distance of the Kentucky Derby race?</h3> <ul> <li>1.25 miles</li> <li>1.5 miles</li> <li>2 miles</li> <li>2.5 miles</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>How long does the Kentucky Derby race itself usually last? </h3> <ul> <li>Under 30 seconds</li> <li>Approximately 2 minutes</li> <li>10 minutes</li> <li>15 minutes</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Which English derby inspired William Clark to create a horse racing event in the United States?</h3> <ul> <li>St. Leger Stakes</li> <li>The Grand National</li> <li>Epsom Derby</li> <li>The Oaks</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>How much does the Kentucky Derby winner’s trophy weigh?</h3> <ul> <li>3.5 lbs</li> <li>12.5 lbs</li> <li>15 lbs</li> <li>19 lbs</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>The Kentucky Derby is almost always held on the first Saturday in May —&nbsp;true or false?</h3> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>What was the name of the first horse ever to win the Kentucky Derby?</h3> <ul> <li>Aristides</li> <li>Affirmed</li> <li>Smarty Jones</li> <li>Monarchos</li> </ul> </section> <section data-block="SingleChoice"> <h3>Which Kentucky Derby-winning horse was disqualified after failing a drug test?</h3> <ul> <li>Secretariat</li> <li>Seattle Slew</li> <li>Funny Cide</li> <li>Medina Spirit</li> </ul> </section> <p></p>

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Brittany Kasko is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital.

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