Alpha radiation is a type of energy released when certain radioactive elements decay or break down. For example, uranium and thorium are two radioactive elements found naturally in the earthâs crust. Over billions of years, these two elements slowly change form and produce âdecay productsâ such as radium and radon.
Before the big race, a two week Kentucky Derby Festival takes place with events for the whole family. Then, as usual, the race will take place on the first Saturday in May 2016. On the big day, the contenders will line-up to race around a 1.25 mile track.
A Big Crop of Three Year Olds. With the start of the 2016 racing season there will be somewhere between 350 and 400 three year olds that will 'declare' for the Kentucky Derby. The nomination process is largely symbolic, with owners putting up $600 to gain eligibility for the three Triple Crown races.