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.
Smead ETS Color-Coded Month Label, August, Yellow, 250 labels per Pack (67458)
Dazzling Effect of Birthstone Color for August. â Birthstone color for August is pale green and the gemstone is Peridot. Peridot choosed as birthstone for August. The pale green color derived from the peridot stone be preferred for those born in the month of August. This color is very suitable to the character and the properties of people that born in this month.