how many furlongs is the kentucky derby?
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It's 10 furlongs and that is 1 1/4 mile.\n\n1/8 of a mile = 220yds or 1 furlong\n\nThere are 220 yards in a furlong and a good average time for a horse of Kentucky calibre is about 12 seconds over a furlong and sometimes a little faster depending on the track and the weather.
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Secretariat.\n13 lenghts in the Kentucky Derby.
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The approximate post time for the Kentucky Derby is 6:04 p.m. EDT.
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Kentucky Derby - Roses\nThe floral arrangement for the Kentucky Derby winner has been called a wreath, a blanket, and a garland since the first presentation in the 1890s. It uses 500 of the darkest red roses and greenery stitched on a cloth-backed blanket. \n\nPreakness - Blackeyed Susans\nThe black-eyed Susan is the Maryland state flower. It has yellow leaves and it is black in the middle. The arrangement for the Preakness winner consists of about 2000 blooms sewn on to a mesh of black rubber and decorated with a variety of greens.\n\nBelmont - White Carnations\nThe blanket of carnations worn by the Belmont Stakes winner takes 10 man hours to put together, as between 300-400 carnations are glued onto a green velveteen spread. The flowers are shipped in from either CA or Bogota, Colombia.
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12th Race - Pimlico - Saturday, May 20th, 2006\n\nConditions: Preakness S. (Grade 1), Stakes, $1,000,000, Open 3 yo, 1 3/16M, Dirt.\nOff Time: 6:19    Start: 9 went. Good for all. Won driving.   Track: Fast   Weather: Clear 65o\nPedigree: 8 - Bernardini, Bay Colt, 3, by A.P. Indy - Cara Rafaela by Quiet American\nFractions: :231, :463, 1:101, 1:353, 1:543    (:23.21, :46.69, 1:10.24, 1:35.73, 1:54.65)\n\n#HorseJockeyWeightWinPlaceShow\n8BernardiniCastellano Javier 12627.809.405.80\n7SweetnorthernsaintDesormeaux Kent J.1267.805.00\n3Hemingway's KeyRose Jeremy 1268.00\n\nWager TypePayoff Winning NumbersPool\n$2 Pick 3$446.20 1-1/4-8 (3 Correct) $434,873\n$2 Pick 4$1,620.80 4-1-1/4-8 (4 Correct) $1,462,048\n$2 Daily Double$66.20 1-8 $419,627\n$2 Daily Double$121.00 SPECIAL/PREAKNESS 4-8 $470,883\n$2 Exacta$171.60 8-7 $12,186,518\n$1 Superfecta$11,151.20 8-7-3-5 $6,488,237\n$2 Trifecta$3,912.80 8-7-3 $15,631,720\nOwner: Darley Stable\nTrainer: Thomas Albertrani\nBreeder: Darley (KY)\nAlso Ran: 5 - Brother Derek, 4 - Greeley's Legacy, 2 - Platinum Couple, 1 - Like Now, 9 - Diabolical, 6 - Barbaro
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The 132nd Kentucky Derby will be on May 6th 2006 at exactly 6:04PM EDT.\n\nOther details are as follows: \n\nWhere: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky. \n\nTV: NBC \n\nExpected field: 20 3-year-olds \n\nDistance: 1 1/4 miles \n\nExpected favorite: Brother Derek \n\nTotal purse: $2,213,200 \n\nWinner's share: $1,453,200 \n\nForecast: Temperatures in the upper 60s with a 30 percent chance of showers \n\n2005 winner: Giacomo
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One, a horse can only race in the Kentucky Derby ONCE. It is a race for three year olds.\n\nTwo, in the year he did race in the Kentucky Derby, Seabiscuit lost to War Admiral, who won the Triple Crown. Actually, looking at the Kentucky Derby site, it does not look like Seabiscuit raced in the Derby at all.\n\nhttp://www.kentuckyderby.com/2006/derby_history/derby_charts/years/1937.html
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There are different legal requirements for each state. For example, Kentucky's Code says: The ring shall have an area of at least six (6) feet between the edge of the ring floor and the first row of spectator seats on all four (4) sides of the ring. So we need to know where the match is for a more accurate answer.
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Basically, handicapping is looking at a horse in a particular race to decide how well the horse will do in that race.  Professional handicappers do this to see if a horse would be at an advantage or disadvantage in a race, and to see if adjustments should be made to equal out the field of horses.  For example, a proven winner and experienced horse might have to carry more weight in a race than a green, unproven horse to give the green horse a better chance at winning the race, since the more weight a horse carries the harder it is to run.  Professional handicappers do this by looking at things like race record, who the horse has raced against before, how long since the horse raced last, who may be riding the horse, etc.\nFor the amateur handicapper who just wants to place a good bet, handicapping can be as simple as looking for the best horse in the paddock before the race to studying a horse for weeks before the race to find the best one.  Most handicappers look at four things when looking at a horse: Speed, or how fast the horse can run or has run before, Pace, or how the horse likes to run in a race (you dont want to bet on the sprinter who can only run fast for a quarter mile to win in a mile long race for example), Form, or how the horse looks (for example, if the horse has won the past five races it has been in, it is more likely to win than the horse who has not won in the past five races), and Class, or how high a calibur the horse is (you would expect a horse that won the Kentucky Derby to be able to beat a field of horses in a claiming race just because the Kentucky Derby horse should be of a higher caliber than the claiming horses).  Other factors could be considered, such as pedigree, trainer, rider, weather, condition of the racetrack, etc.  The best place to find out alll this information is the Daily Racing Form.  Pick one up the day before a race or go online at www.drf.com to see the statistics on each horse in a race, then pick who you think will be a winner. Handicapping is not an exact science, so try out different ways and see which works best for you.
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The Breeders Cup changes tracks every year.  This year it will be in Louisville, Ky, Churchill Downs, Nov 4th.
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If by this you mean, what are the longest distances that racehorses run, it depends.\n\nMany steeplechase and hurdle races are run over distances in excess of 3 miles.  The horses aren't running at the same speed as horses in shorter flat races, but they are running at a good galloping pace.\n\nThere are flat races at distances up to two miles, but the trend is towards shorter races.  Most races in America are at distances of less than a mile, and the six-furlong race (that's 3/4 of a mile) is a staple of most race tracks.  Nowadays 1-1/4 miles is considered to be a long race, and something like the San Juan Capistrano at Santa Anita is considered a "marathon" at 1-3/4 miles.\n\nIn the 1800's, races at 4 miles, conducted in heats, weren't uncommon.  The typical format was the horse that won 2 out of three heats was the winner.  So in that case a horse might run 8 miles.\n\nIn endurance racing, horses "race" over great distances, but not at a gallop.  In the Tevis Cup Race in California, which is 100 miles over some very tough, mountainous terrain, the winner typically completes the couse in under 13 hours elapsed time.  (There are mandatory rest stops, which are not included in the elapsed time, which is the time the horse and rider spend on the trail.)  Some horses have completed the course in just over 11 hours.
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Here you go..all the horses, jockeys, etc etc etc\n\nhttp://www.kentuckyderby.com/2002/derby_history/derby_charts/years/1987.html
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15 furlongs = 2 200 french ells\n\nFrom the google homepage type:\n15 furlongs in french ells\n\nThe google calculator will give you the answer listed above.
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Good question!!! Thus must be the most unpredictable KY Derby in recent years. Even though last year a couple of Long shots finished in the money, this year there are at least 10 horses that could actually win! I myself like Lawyer Ron possibly boxed in a tri-fecta with Barbaro and Brother Derrick, I might key with Jazil or Point Determined. If the track is favoring speed horses like Sinister Minster, Sharp Humor and SweetNorthernSaint they will also have a chance in finishing in the money. Let's not forget the closers like Jazil, Stepenwolfer, Point Determined and Cause to Believe. Also remember last years Derby where the long shots finished in 3 of the top 4 spots. There's a couple of "sleeper" horses like that in this years derby Showing UP and Keyed Entry. And don't forget the early favorites like A.P. Warrior and Bluegrass Cat who haven't done to much this year but still are great horses. Anyway good luck with what ever you choose and have a great Derby Day!!!
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Kiplingcotes, Nr Market Weighton Kiplingcotes Derby Stone starting post nr Etton Third Thursday in March around 10:45am\nBilled as England's oldest horse race, certainly dates back to 1519
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http://www.beauproductions.com/secretariat/index1.htm\n\nor go to www.kentuckyderby.com\n\nwww.nyra.com\n\nwww.preakness.com
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Isaac Murphy The First Jockey to win the Kentucky Derby Three Times