Originally, the race was made up of 15. The first Kentucky Derby took place on May 17, 1875. The first Kentucky Derby winner was Aristides. The Kentucky Derby was first run at 1-1/2 miles (2.4 kilometres), the same distance as the Epsom Derby. The distance was changed in 1896 to its current 1-1/4 miles (2.0 kilometres). No Derby has ever been postponed because of rain or bad weather.
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6 Facts You Didn't Know About August's Birthstone: Peridot. The peridot is a lustrous yellowish-green gem that is not as commonly worn as some other birthstones. For this reason, many people are curious about it when they begin a search for jewelry celebrating their August birthday.