Kentucky Derby

1970 Kentucky Derby Winning Trophy Dust Commander

1970 Kentucky Derby Winning Trophy Dust Commander

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1940 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS Undated Version RARE

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Kentucky Derby

The Kentucky Derby is the first of the three thoroughbred races held in the United States each year, known collectively as the Triple Crown. The derby is the first race, the Preakness Stakes is second, and the Belmont Stakes is race number three. It’s held each year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May, and is preceded by a 2-week festival to celebrate the derby.

Often referred to as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” the Kentucky Derby is a short event, with a length of only one and a quarter miles. That it’s held in Kentucky is no surprise, considering the state’s history of horse breeding and racing. Meriwether Lew Clark, Jr. originally organized the Louisville Jockey Club, after traveling and seeing similar clubs across England and Europe.

His club was designed to raise money to build a quality track. His relatives, John and Henry Churchill, gave him the land and when the track was built in 1937 it was named Churchill Downs after those who provided the real estate. The first Kentucky Derby was held there in 1875. Then, the race was one and a half miles, just like the races Clark saw while visiting abroad. But it was later shortened to one and a quarter miles.

The race was immediately successful, but later financial difficulties saw a group of businessmen take over. It was only then that the Kentucky Derby grew to become the most important thoroughbred race in the United States. No horse over 3 years old can compete. Successful horses then go, a few weeks later, to compete in the Preakness Stakes, and then the Belmont Stakes.

1952 was the first year the Kentucky Derby was televised, and in 1968, the first horse to win the derby to later be disqualified because of the presence of drugs became Dancer’s Image. In 1973, Secretariat set the record for the fastest race, coming in at 1 minute, and 59 and two-fifths of a second.

The Kentucky Derby, though a venerable tradition, has changed with the times and other sports. Beginning in 2004, jockeys could wear corporate logos on their clothing, much like the logos painted on racing cars. And now thanks to a corporate deal, the race is officially called “The Kentucky Derby, present by Yum! Brands.”

A popular Kentucky Derby collectible is the souvenir glass printed with a list of all prior Derby winners. These are used to serve the traditional mint juleps at the race. The best way to get one is, of course, to drink a julep at the derby, but barring that you can find these cups and other race memorabilia in sports shops and places like eBay.

Pictures of winners sometimes signed by the jockeys are a fun type of derby collectible, too. The race is often called “Run for the Roses” because of the blanket of roses, exactly 554, that is draped over the winning horse. Photos of Kentucky Derby winners covered in roses are attractive and easy to display.

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1970 Kentucky Derby Winning Trophy Dust Commander

1970 Kentucky Derby Winning Trophy Dust Commander

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1940 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS Undated Version RARE

1940 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS Undated Version RARE

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Leroy Neiman Serigraph Kentucky Derby with COA

Leroy Neiman Serigraph Kentucky Derby with COA

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1 6 Tickets Kentucky Derby 5 1 10 Churchill Downs

1 6 Tickets Kentucky Derby 5 1 10 Churchill Downs

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Kentucky Derby Glasses 1958 2009

Kentucky Derby Glasses 1958 2009

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Cross Fire Jockeys Modern Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

Cross Fire Jockeys Modern Kentucky Derby Horse Racing

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1964 Kentucky Derby Glass CLEAR KY DERBY SAMPLE GLASS

1964 Kentucky Derby Glass CLEAR KY DERBY SAMPLE GLASS

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2001 Kentucky Derby Poster SIGNED Tony Bennett Framed

2001 Kentucky Derby Poster SIGNED Tony Bennett Framed

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Louisville Kentucky Derby Painting 2009

Louisville Kentucky Derby Painting 2009

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1975 Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pin

1975 Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pin

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1994 09 Kentucky Derby Starter Pin Set Churchill Downs

1994 09 Kentucky Derby Starter Pin Set Churchill Downs

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SECRETARIAT JAMES S WRIGHT Horse Racing Kentucky Derby

SECRETARIAT JAMES S WRIGHT Horse Racing Kentucky Derby

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1949 diamond jubilee kentucky derby glass matt winn

1949 diamond jubilee kentucky derby glass matt winn

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BARBARO KENTUCKY DERBY PRADO AUTOGRAPHED FRAMED PICTURE

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kentucky pacing derby winner breyer model std Temijin

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RICK RUSH KENTUCKY DERBY SERIGRAPH SIGNED NUMBERED

RICK RUSH KENTUCKY DERBY SERIGRAPH SIGNED NUMBERED

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1 25 VIP PARKING Kentucky Derby 5 1 10 Churchill Downs

1 25 VIP PARKING Kentucky Derby 5 1 10 Churchill Downs

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1 50 Tickets Kentucky Derby 5 1 10 Churchill Downs

1 50 Tickets Kentucky Derby 5 1 10 Churchill Downs

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Secretariat Kentucky Derby Preakness Belmont Glass Set

Secretariat Kentucky Derby Preakness Belmont Glass Set

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1974 Kentucky Derby Watercolor Signed by Angel Cordero

1974 Kentucky Derby Watercolor Signed by Angel Cordero

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Kentucky Derby Glass 1949

Kentucky Derby Glass 1949

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1990 Kentucky Derby Rocks Glass SCARCE Churchill Downs

1990 Kentucky Derby Rocks Glass SCARCE Churchill Downs

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MINT 1950 ERA KENTUCKY DERBY HORSESHOE ASHTRAY4 RIDER

MINT 1950 ERA KENTUCKY DERBY HORSESHOE ASHTRAY4 RIDER

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129TH KENTUCKY DERBY COMMEMORATIVE PRINT

129TH KENTUCKY DERBY COMMEMORATIVE PRINT

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KENTUCKY DERBY MINE THAT BIRD 20X SIGNED PROGRAM

KENTUCKY DERBY MINE THAT BIRD 20X SIGNED PROGRAM

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STREET SENSE KENTUCKY DERBY AUTOGRAPHED FRAMED PICTURE

STREET SENSE KENTUCKY DERBY AUTOGRAPHED FRAMED PICTURE

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Vintage Tobacco Horse Jockey Kentucky Derby Advertising

Vintage Tobacco Horse Jockey Kentucky Derby Advertising

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36 Official Kentucky Derby Glasses 1974 thru 2009

36 Official Kentucky Derby Glasses 1974 thru 2009

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Painted Ponies Kentucky Derby RUN FOR THE ROSES 1E0010

Painted Ponies Kentucky Derby RUN FOR THE ROSES 1E0010

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1993 Kentucky Derby Solid Screen Shot Glass List $250

1993 Kentucky Derby Solid Screen Shot Glass List $250

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1955 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS

1955 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS

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WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY 128 2002 SIGNED

WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY 128 2002 SIGNED

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1973 1992 Kentucky Derby Festival Balloon Pin Set

1973 1992 Kentucky Derby Festival Balloon Pin Set

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Lot of 468 Kentucky Derby 133 Lapel Pins NEW RESELLABLE

Lot of 468 Kentucky Derby 133 Lapel Pins NEW RESELLABLE

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1977 OFFICIAL KENTUCKY KY DERBY GLASSES 48 GLASS LOT

1977 OFFICIAL KENTUCKY KY DERBY GLASSES 48 GLASS LOT

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Kentucky Derby Glasses Large Collection 75 07

Kentucky Derby Glasses Large Collection 75 07

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KENTUCKY DERBY 126 22K GOLD LIMITED EDITION JULEP GLASS

KENTUCKY DERBY 126 22K GOLD LIMITED EDITION JULEP GLASS

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McMeekin Isabel McLennan KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER 1st ]

McMeekin Isabel McLennan KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER 1st ]

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1962 Frosted Kentucky Derby Glass

1962 Frosted Kentucky Derby Glass

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Kentucky Derby Silver Secretariat Glass Penny Chenery

Kentucky Derby Silver Secretariat Glass Penny Chenery

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JL04 Burch Eng Kentucky Derby 2 Color WL Lot MUSTANG

JL04 Burch Eng Kentucky Derby 2 Color WL Lot MUSTANG

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1970 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS SIGNED MIKE MANGANELLO

1970 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS SIGNED MIKE MANGANELLO

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1 12 Tickets Kentucky Derby Breakfast 5 1 10 Churchi

1 12 Tickets Kentucky Derby Breakfast 5 1 10 Churchi

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1961 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS

1961 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS

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Charismatic Matted Photo 99 Kentucky Derby Triple Crown

Charismatic Matted Photo 99 Kentucky Derby Triple Crown

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Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 133 Whiskey May 5 2007

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 133 Whiskey May 5 2007

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CALVIN BOREL SIGNED KENTUCKY DERBY MINE THAT BIRD 16X20

CALVIN BOREL SIGNED KENTUCKY DERBY MINE THAT BIRD 16X20

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Neiman KENTUCKY RACING DERBY DAY PADDOCK FUNNY CIDE

Neiman KENTUCKY RACING DERBY DAY PADDOCK FUNNY CIDE

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1958 Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glass

1958 Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glass

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VERY RARE KENTUCKY DERBY PICTURE FROM CALUMET FARM

VERY RARE KENTUCKY DERBY PICTURE FROM CALUMET FARM

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Real Quiet Hand Signed Matted Photo Kentucky Derby

Real Quiet Hand Signed Matted Photo Kentucky Derby

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1937 Time Magazine Kentucky Derby War Admiral

1937 Time Magazine Kentucky Derby War Admiral

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Kentucky Derby Horse Race ticket stub 1938 Lawrin

Kentucky Derby Horse Race ticket stub 1938 Lawrin

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Black Kentucky Derby Tea Dress Horse Race Ladies Hats

Black Kentucky Derby Tea Dress Horse Race Ladies Hats

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Kentucky Derby Seattle Slew by Fred Stone

Kentucky Derby Seattle Slew by Fred Stone

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Horse Racing Kentucky Derby Game 1938 bb8

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1962 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS

1962 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS

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Rare 1994 35 oz Boreal Kentucky Derby Shot Glass

Rare 1994 35 oz Boreal Kentucky Derby Shot Glass

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Kentucky Derby Tea Dress Horse Race Ladies Belmont Hats

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case of 12 2009 Kentucky Derby 135th Shot Glasses NEW

case of 12 2009 Kentucky Derby 135th Shot Glasses NEW

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Kentucky Derby Race Hat RED WHITE Church Easter Hats

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Kentucky Derby Race Hat BROWN BEIGE Church Easter Hats

Kentucky Derby Race Hat BROWN BEIGE Church Easter Hats

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1930 RARE PRINTING PLATE KENTUCKY DERBY 100 K CLUB

1930 RARE PRINTING PLATE KENTUCKY DERBY 100 K CLUB

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WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY 2007 SIGNED BOURBON

WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY 2007 SIGNED BOURBON

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WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY 2007 BOURBON

WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY 2007 BOURBON

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1991 Kentucky Derby Glass Clear Heavy Unusual Ky Glass

1991 Kentucky Derby Glass Clear Heavy Unusual Ky Glass

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1965 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS

1965 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS

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1959 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS

1959 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS

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2007 KENTUCKY DERBY WOODFORD RESERVE CHURCHILL 2 FREE

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133RD KENTUCKY DERBY 2007 SNOW GLOBE Street Sense RARE

133RD KENTUCKY DERBY 2007 SNOW GLOBE Street Sense RARE

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1995 121st OFFICIAL KENTUCKY KY DERBY GLASSES LOT OF 72

1995 121st OFFICIAL KENTUCKY KY DERBY GLASSES LOT OF 72

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WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY 135 LIMITED EDITION2009

WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY 135 LIMITED EDITION2009

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1954 Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glass

1954 Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glass

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Art Deco Glass Kentucky Derby Jockey ASHTRAY Lighter

Art Deco Glass Kentucky Derby Jockey ASHTRAY Lighter

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RARE PETER MAX Kentucky Derby Festival Print Framed

RARE PETER MAX Kentucky Derby Festival Print Framed

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1985 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS SIGNED ANGEL CORDERO JOCKEY

1985 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS SIGNED ANGEL CORDERO JOCKEY

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GUILLAUME AZOULAY POSTER SERIGRAPH 1983 KENTUCKY DERBY

GUILLAUME AZOULAY POSTER SERIGRAPH 1983 KENTUCKY DERBY

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Frank Olive Black White Dress Church Kentucky Derby Hat

Frank Olive Black White Dress Church Kentucky Derby Hat

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1971 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS PHOTO SIGNED CANONERO II RARE

1971 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS PHOTO SIGNED CANONERO II RARE

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Vintage 1957 Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Glass

Vintage 1957 Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby Glass

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1958 IRON LIEGE KENTUCKY DERBY JULEP GLASS EX MINT NR

1958 IRON LIEGE KENTUCKY DERBY JULEP GLASS EX MINT NR

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WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY 134 MAY 3rd 2008 SIGNED

WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY 134 MAY 3rd 2008 SIGNED

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1970 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS

1970 KENTUCKY DERBY GLASS

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WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY 135th MAY 2009 SIGNED

WOODFORD RESERVE KENTUCKY DERBY 135th MAY 2009 SIGNED

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BLACK VICTORIAN DERBY PREAKNESS HAT ASCOT Kentucky HATS

BLACK VICTORIAN DERBY PREAKNESS HAT ASCOT Kentucky HATS

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124th KENTUCKY DERBY SHOT GLASSES SET OF 3 LOT OF 12

124th KENTUCKY DERBY SHOT GLASSES SET OF 3 LOT OF 12

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1969 Kentucky Derby Bill Hartack Signed Framed Paper

1969 Kentucky Derby Bill Hartack Signed Framed Paper

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Kentucky Derby Race ticket stub 1956 Needles Churchill

Kentucky Derby Race ticket stub 1956 Needles Churchill

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KENTUCKY DERBY 135 HATS W STICKERS

KENTUCKY DERBY 135 HATS W STICKERS

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