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A look at the Kentucky Derby history. Facts about the horse race and event at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May since 1875.

Courier-Journal last week. Carmouche will be the first Black jockey to participate in the Kentucky Derby since 2013.  “If you don’t dream it, it’s never going to happen,” Carmouche, 37, said. This will be his first appearance at the Kentucky Derby after several victories at other races in his 21-year career. “I dreamed it. To be here at this point and how long it took and the hard work that I put in to get to this point… going to the Kentucky Derby, this is icing and everything on...