Kentucky Derby horse Omaha Beach has been scratched after a respiratory issue was discovered. Luckily, it’s a non-life-threatening injury, but the horse will have to have surgery. It looks like Game Winner is the odds favorite this morning.
1) The Kentucky Derby is older than the U.S. itself?
2) The smallest Derby race had just 3 horses?
3) The number of attendees at the Derby would make it the largest city in Kentucky by population?
4) There has been a winner from every post position from 1 to 20?
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1) Fake…it started in 1875.
2) Fact…in 1892.
3) Fake…it would be the 3rd biggest behind Lexington and Louisville. The biggest crowd for a Derby was around 170,000 while Lexington has over 320,000.
4) Fake…just 17 has never had a winner.
