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)
What to do. August is a month of celebration and festivals in Jamaica as a whole, with the Emancipation and Independence Celebration taking centre-stage during the first week of the month. Celebrations and parties take place across the whole island, marking the emancipation from slavery and freedom from colonial rule.