The Kentucky Derby is the holy grail of horse racing in America and it's considered "the most exciting two minutes in sport".
Run over 2012m at Churchill Downs every May, the best three-year-olds take to the dirt track in Kentucky for a chance to etch their name alongside the many champions of the turf.
Kentucky Derby Day features 14 races which go from 10:30am local time till 8:10pm local time, but the main card kicks off with the Humana Distaff at Race 6.
The seven major races conclude with the Derby, which runs just before 7pm local time to ensure the biggest audience possible.
Race Name
2019 Winner
Humana Distaff
Paulasilverlining
Churchill Distaff
Roca Rojo
Pat Day Mile
Wild Shot
American Turf
Arklow
Churchill Downs Stakes
Limousine Liberal
Woodfood Reserve Turf Classic
Divisidero
Kentucky Derby
Country House
Kentucky Derby History
The Kentucky Derby was first run in 1875 after Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark visited England and watched the Epsom Derby.
It was there which sparked the idea to run the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, which was a new course funded by John and Henry Churchill.
First run over 2400m, the same as the Epsom Derby, the Kentucky Derby was changed to 2012m in 1896 when Ben Brush was victorious.
It's the first leg of the Triple Crown, which also features the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. This was first brought into prominence in 1930 when Gallant Fox became the second horse to win all three races.
Kentucky Derby Form Guide
There have been numerous upsets in the Kentucky Derby but for the most part it's a good race for favourites' punters.
2017 winner Always Dreaming paid $6 and 2016 winner Nyquist returned $4 after an unbeaten run leading into the Kentucky Derby.
American Pharoah was another well-backed winner at 5/2, which was considered great value at the time and he paid much shorter when winning the Breeders' Cup.
He paid the same price as California Chrome did in 2014 and punters have had a great time betting the Kentucky Derby in the last 10 years.
The last double-figure winner was I'll Have Another in 2012, which upset fan-favourite Bodemeister in a thrilling finish.
A year earlier there was a bigger upset when Animal Kingdom scored at $30. There were only two single-figure runners in the field and the future stud star was too good for them.
There are many lead-up races for the Kentucky Derby but the main races take place in the months leading up to the Derby.
Tampa Bay Derby, Louisana Derby, Florida Derby, Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Derby and the Arkansas Derby are all good form guides.
The Lexington at Keeneland is another good guide and is the final lead-up race for the Kentucky Derby.
International races include the Juddmonte Royal Lodge at Newmarket and the Burradon at Newcastle.
Kentucky Derby 2019 Result
1st - Country House
2nd - Code Of Honour
3rd - Tactius
Country House took out the 2019 Kentucky Derby (Getty Images)
Recent Kentucky Derby winners
Year
Winner
2019
Country House
2018
Justify
2017
Always Dreaming
2016
Nyquist
2015
American Pharoah
2014
California Chrome
2013
Orb
2012
I'll Have Another
2011
Animal Kingdom
2010
Super Saver
2009
Mine The Bird
2008
Big Brown
2007
Street Sense
2006
Barbaro
2005
Giacomo
2004
Smarty Jones
2003
Funny Cide
2002
War Emblem
2001
Monarchos
2000
Fusaichi Pegasus
1999
Charismatic
1998
Real Quiet
1997
Silver Charm
1996
Grindstone
1995
Thunder Gultch
1994
Go For Gin
1993
Sea Hero
1992
Lil E. Tee
1991
Strike The Gold
1990
Unbridled
1989
Sunday Silence
1988
Winning Colors
Kentucky Derby FAQ
When is the 2020 Kentucky Derby?
Due to the COVID19 outbreak this year's Kentucky Derby has been postponed until Saturday, September 5.
How can I bet on the 2020 Ketucky Derby?
If you sign up for an account with one of our recommended online bookmakers you'll be able to wager on the Kentucky Derby betting markets.
Who should I bet on in the 2020 Kentucky Derby?
Check out our Kentucky Derby form guides at bets.com.au ahead of the 2020 feature event for all your betting
What is the prize money of the Kentucky Derby?
There's a total prize pool of US$3 million for the Kentucky Derby, making it one of America's richest races.
How can I live stream the 2020 Kentucky Derby?
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