Derby Escape Room

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Details you didn't know about the Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby Escape Room

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Welcome to the Derby Escape Room!

To unlock the next question you must answer the current question correctly.All answers can be found online through the Ketucky Derby or Louisville Jockey Club websites. When you're done, help your neighbor or enjoy the races!

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May 17th, 1875

May 17th, 1975

The first Kentucky Derby race took place on this day. Oliver Lewis rode a horse named Aristides 1.5 miles to win, in a field of fifteen horses, in front of 10,0000 spectators

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4 Year Old Thoroughbred

3 Year Old Thoroughbred

4 Year Old Quarter Horse

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You're doing great. Next question:This is the required age of horses entered in both the Kentucky Derby and the Oaks Races. Both races are held for the Thoroughbred horse breed, specifically bred for its stamina and speed.

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1 1/2 mile

1 1/4 mile

2 mile

1 mile

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You're almost there.In 1896, it was thought that the distance of the Derby race was too long for a three-year old Thoroughbred that early in the spring, so it was shortened to this length.

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Restless Jack

Secretariat

Our Native

Watch this video:In the 99th running of the Kentucky Derby, this horse wins with the fastest finishing time to date. The track record is still held to this day at 1:59:40.

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Man O' War

Sir Barton

Secretariat

Seattle Slew

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You're almost there.This horse was the first to win all three races of the Triple Crown. This was completed in 1919.

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Fascinator

Bowler hat

Floppy hat

Fashions of the Derby!

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Last video of the test:Initially the derby was open only to socialites in the United States. It was patterned after the Epson Derby in England, bringing with it fashion trends that are still seen today. Although, large brimmed hads used to shade faces from the sun have been replaced by these more trendy and fashionable hair pieces.

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Triple Crown

The Running of the Roses

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This is awarded to the horse and team who is able to complete 3 distinctive races, all held in May and June. The winner of the Kentucky Derby must go on to also win the Preakness just 2 weeks later, then the Belmont in another 3 weeks after that.

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Colonel Merriweather is the grandson of the famous explorer Lewis Clark

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False

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Before the Louisville Jockey Club was created, races were held down Market Street. This organization was developed between 1872 and 1873 by Colonel Merriweather Lewis Clark to conduct race meets on an actual track

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American Pharoah

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Test 3

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You are about to get it:This horse won the Kentucky Derby in 2015. He also went on to win the Triple Crown, breaking a drought of no winners lasting over 30 years. This year was also a record-setting year with the highest attended Kentucky Derby of 175,513 fans

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$3.1 Billion in Revenues

$6.2 Billion in Revenues

As of 2022, The thoroughbred industry accounts for this amount in revenues for the state of Kentucky alone.

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Pimlico

Keeneland

Churchill Downs

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This is the location of the running of the Kentucky Derby. It was first used to landmark the racetrack this is home to the Kentucky Derby in 1883 on property owned by the family of Meriweather Lewis.

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$60,000

$50,000

$100,000

$25,000

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Each horse entered in the Kentucky Derby race must pay a deposit and starting gate fee that adds up to this amount. This is after the horse is nominated earlier in the year for a price of $600-$200,000, depending on when the horse is nominated.

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The Lady

The Oaks

The Lilly

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Surely you know the answer to this question:This is America’s premier and most lucrative race for 3-year old fillies (female horses). It is held each year the day before the Kentucky derby. The winning horse and team are awarded with a $1.5 Million Stake (prize) and a garland of lillies. This is the second highest attended horse race in the U.S. where fans also celebrate fashion and fundraising for critical women’s health issues.

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Diane Crump

Rosie Napravnik

This was the first female jockey to run in the Derby. She finished 15th out of 18 horses in the field in 1970. Even though her Derby race wasn’t a win, she brought women to the forefront of horse racing.

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You are about to get it:In 1904 this flower becomes the official flower of the Kentucky Derby. It is used to create a garland that hands around the neck of the winning horse from the Kentucky Derby. Each garland is made up of 426 of these flowers. The variety used is called the ‘Red Freedom.

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2022

2020

2021

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Surely you know the answer to this question:This is the only year in recorded history that the Kentucky Derby has ZERO live fans in the stands during the race.

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