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The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby will be held on May 4. Race week began on April 27 and ends with Derby Day. The race is called the “Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”

A special trophy that will go to the winner of the 150th Kentucky Derby arrived Tuesday at Churchill Downs.

Executive Director Alissa Keller accepted the Thomas C. Clark Award of Excellence in Frankfort.

May 13 1891 — Isaac Murphy wins his second straight Kentucky Derby aboard Kingman. In the stretch, Kingman comes from last in the four-horse field to beat Balgownan by one-half length. 1952 — In an Appalachian League game, Ron Necciai of the Bristol Twins strikes out 27 batters while pitching a 7-0 no-hitter against the Welch Miners.

Hats, history and plenty of wagering will all be on display May 7 at the 148th Kentucky Derby.

Pedigree fun facts for 2022 Kentucky Derby at the Kentucky Derby. The 2022 Kentucky Derby is the 148th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports. Live odds, betting, horse bios, travel info, tickets, news, and updates from Churchill Downs Race Track.

Pedigree fun facts: 2021 Kentucky Derby Apr 29, 2021 Kellie Reilly/Brisnet.com All 20 runners in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1) – from the most expensive yearlings and aristocratic homebreds to the bargain basement specials – have ancestral ties to great champions.   Here’s a look at some of the fascinating pedigree angles in the 147th Run for the Roses. For deeper details on this spring’s major prep winners, see the pedigree fun facts section.  Into Mischief into history? Two-...