The Kentucky Derby Hosts It's 144th Race
  • 6 years ago
Saturday, May 5th, the Kentucky Derby is having its 144th run. According to Business Insider, "Since the races were first run in 1875, the Kentucky Derby has been drawing thousands of celebrities, politicians, and Louisville locals to the horse track at Churchill Downs." Fans of the event are excited for this years race, and looking back on previous races there will most likely be several bidders. In 2016, over $192.6 million was bet on the horses.
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