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Derby Trivia
Uncover jaw-dropping derby facts that will amaze every racing fan! From the legendary Kentucky Derby winners and record-breaking finishes to the surprising origins of the world's greatest horse races โ these incredible derby secrets will blow your mind.
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What famous race held in England is sometimes called 'the original derby'?
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What was unique about Secretariat's Belmont Stakes victory time of 2:24 in 1973?
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What type of animal competes in the Kentucky Derby?
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What is the circular path that horses race around called?
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Which Kentucky Derby winner in 2022 came from far back at 80-1 odds to score a shocking upset?
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Who was the jockey aboard Secretariat during the 1973 Triple Crown sweep?
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What do you call a young male horse under four years old?
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What is the name of the position in roller derby responsible for scoring points by lapping opponents?
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What breed of horse exclusively races in the Kentucky Derby?
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What trainer was temporarily suspended but still saddled Medina Spirit for the 2021 Kentucky Derby?
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What is the event held the day before the Kentucky Derby that features fillies only?
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What is the term for a bet placed on a horse to finish first?
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How many mint juleps are reportedly served over the two-day Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend?
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What was Dancer's Image's infraction that led to the only disqualification in Kentucky Derby history (1968)?
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What surface do horses race on at the Kentucky Derby?
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What type of derby involves competitors on roller skates racing around an oval track?
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How many Kentucky Derbys did African American jockeys win in the first 28 runnings (1875โ1902)?
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In what decade did flat-track roller derby experience a major revival after nearly dying out?
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Which famous horse won the Triple Crown in 1977 and was owned by Mickey and Karen Taylor?
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What is the minimum age for a horse to run in the Kentucky Derby?
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What is the name of the race in Ireland equivalent to the Epsom Derby, held at the Curragh?
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Which African American jockey won three Kentucky Derbys between 1884 and 1891?
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What annual horse race held at Aintree in England features 30 fences over 4 miles?
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What sport involves cars intentionally crashing into each other in an arena?
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What is the second leg of the American Triple Crown?
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What term describes a horse finishing in first, second, or third place?
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Which Kentucky Derby winner in 2003 was the first New York-bred horse to win the race?
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What is the name of the trophy awarded to the Kentucky Derby winner?
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What is the name of the racetrack where the Kentucky Derby takes place?
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What year did the Women's Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) officially form as roller derby's governing body?
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What U-shaped metal plate is nailed to a horse's hoof for protection?
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What is the person called who cares for horses in a racing stable?
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What color is traditionally associated with the winning horse's blanket of roses at the Kentucky Derby?
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By how many lengths did Secretariat win the 1973 Belmont Stakes?
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Which horse racing venue in New York hosts the Belmont Stakes?
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What famous horse race is held in Melbourne, Australia, and is known as 'the race that stops a nation'?
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What month is the Kentucky Derby traditionally held?
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Which horse won the first Kentucky Derby in 1875?
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In horse racing, what does it mean when a horse 'scratches'?
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Which horse won the 1948 Triple Crown and was the last to do so for 25 years?
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Which jockey holds the record for the most Kentucky Derby wins with five victories?
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Which horse is the only gelding to win the Kentucky Derby, doing so in 1929?
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Which legendary racehorse never ran in the Kentucky Derby but is considered one of the greatest, winning 20 of 21 starts between 1919โ1920?
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What name is given to a male horse that has been castrated?
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What is the term for when two or more horses cross the finish line at virtually the same time?
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In horse racing, what is the term for the pole that marks the finish line?
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What nickname is given to the Kentucky Derby because of the flower garland?
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In what year was the first Kentucky Derby held?
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What is the third and final leg of the American Triple Crown?
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What is the fastest winning time in Kentucky Derby history, set in 1973?
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What spirit is the primary ingredient in a mint julep?
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Which English nobleman is the Epsom Derby named after?
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How many years elapsed between Affirmed's 1978 Triple Crown and the next Triple Crown winner?
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Which famous racetrack in Saratoga Springs, New York, is the oldest sporting venue in the United States?
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What famous Thoroughbred upset the heavily favored War Admiral in a 1938 match race?
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In the Epsom Derby, what distance do horses race?
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How much did Secretariat's heart weigh at autopsy, approximately twice the average for a Thoroughbred?
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What is the 'Curse of Apollo' that Justify broke in 2018?
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What was the name of the first horse to win the Triple Crown in 1919?
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What is the term for a bet that picks the winners of two consecutive races?
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What was the original name of the racetrack now known as Churchill Downs when it opened in 1875?
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What horse won back-to-back Kentucky Derbys in 2020 and... wait โ has any horse ever won the Derby twice?
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What small, lightweight saddle do jockeys use during a derby race?
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In what year was the first women's flat-track roller derby league formed in Austin, Texas?
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What distinction does Gallant Fox hold as the only Triple Crown winner to achieve?
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Which trainer saddled the most Kentucky Derby winners with six victories?
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What protective headgear must all jockeys wear during a race?
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Which bob-tailed horse won the 1978 Triple Crown in a dramatic rivalry with Alydar?
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What is the standard distance of the Kentucky Derby?
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What was the smallest winning margin in Kentucky Derby history, measured at a nose in 2005?
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What do you call a young female horse under four years old?
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What is the Kentucky Derby festival event where steamboats race on the Ohio River?
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Which 1968 Kentucky Derby winner was the only horse ever disqualified after winning the race?
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What traditional drink is most associated with the Kentucky Derby?
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How long is the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown?
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Which horse won the 1930 Triple Crown and was the second horse ever to do so?
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What is the person called who rides the horse in a derby race?
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Which filly won the Kentucky Derby in 2009, becoming the first to do so since 1915?
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In what country did the concept of a horse racing 'derby' originate?
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What betting term describes wagering on a horse to finish either first or second?
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What is the maximum number of horses typically allowed in the Kentucky Derby field?
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Which horse won the Kentucky Derby in 2018 while undefeated and went on to win the Triple Crown?
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What is the weight that three-year-old colts must carry in the Kentucky Derby?
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What is the name for the area at a racetrack where people place bets?
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What jockey rode Mine That Bird from last to first to win the 2009 Kentucky Derby?
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What is the term for a horse that unexpectedly wins a derby with high odds?
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Which horse was the last to win the Triple Crown before Justify in 2018?
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Which horse was controversially stripped of the 2021 Kentucky Derby victory after testing positive for betamethasone?
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What color silks does each jockey wear to identify which horse they are riding?
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What is the term for the odds-on favorite to win a derby?
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Which Kentucky Derby winner in 1943 ran the race during World War II when it was temporarily moved to which racetrack?
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What is the name of the points-based qualification system introduced in 2013 for Kentucky Derby entries?
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What color horse is extremely rare and considered lucky at the Kentucky Derby?
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Which famous jockey won 8,833 career races and was known as 'The Shoe'?
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What distance is the Belmont Stakes, the longest leg of the Triple Crown?
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On which famous racecourse in Surrey is the Epsom Derby held?
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Which horse broke his leg at the 2006 Preakness Stakes shortly after winning the Kentucky Derby?
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Which jockey rode American Pharoah to the Triple Crown in 2015?
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What was the record attendance at a Kentucky Derby, set in 2015?
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What term describes a horse that has won all three Triple Crown races?
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At which racetrack is the Preakness Stakes held?
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What piece of headwear is traditionally worn by women attending the Kentucky Derby?
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What horse won the 2009 Kentucky Derby at odds of 50-1, coming from dead last?
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What type of racing involves horses pulling a two-wheeled cart called a sulky?
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Which horse holds the record for the largest winning margin in Kentucky Derby history at 8 lengths?
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What famous song is sung just before the start of the Kentucky Derby?
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Who founded Churchill Downs and organized the first Kentucky Derby in 1875?
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What record price did the most expensive Thoroughbred yearling ever sold reach at auction in 2006?
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What Japanese horse race, first run in 1932, is considered that country's most prestigious derby?
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What is the name of the prep race system that determines which horses qualify for the Kentucky Derby?
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What lightweight whip does a jockey carry during a race?
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What is the name of the famous Keeneland horse auction in Lexington, Kentucky, where many Derby hopefuls are sold?
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What is a 'furlong,' the unit of measurement commonly used in horse racing?
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How many horses have won the American Triple Crown as of 2024?
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How many races make up the American Triple Crown?
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In what year did American Pharoah become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years?
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Which horse won the 1937 Triple Crown and was the son of the legendary Man o' War?
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What is the handicap weight penalty in the Epsom Derby for a colt versus a filly?
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What helmet cover does the pivot wear in roller derby to distinguish them from blockers?
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In roller derby, how many players from each team are on the track at once?
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In the inaugural Epsom Derby of 1780, which horse won the race?
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What is the name of the enclosed area at a racetrack where horses are saddled and shown before a race?
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What piece of equipment is placed in a horse's mouth to help the jockey steer?
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What garland of flowers is draped over the Kentucky Derby winner?
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What famous Thoroughbred racehorse was nicknamed 'Big Red' and won the Triple Crown in 1973?
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In what year was the Kentucky Derby distance shortened from its original 12 furlongs to the current 10 furlongs?
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In what year did the Epsom Derby, the race that inspired all other derbys, first take place?
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What is the Dubai World Cup's purse, making it one of the richest horse races in the world?
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Which jockey won 9,530 career races, holding the North American record for decades, and was known as 'The Peruvian'?
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In horse racing, what does 'post time' refer to?
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What French horse race, established in 1920, is considered the most prestigious derby in France?
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Which filly finished second in the 2008 Kentucky Derby and tragically broke down immediately after the race?
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In what year was the Kentucky Derby first broadcast on television?
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Which city hosts the Kentucky Derby?
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What day of the week is the Kentucky Derby always held on?
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In what year did Phar Lap win the Melbourne Cup, cementing his legendary status in Australian racing?
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What structure do the horses burst out of at the start of a derby race?
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What 2005 film starring Kurt Russell and Dakota Fanning told the story of a racing filly named Soรฑador?
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In what year did the Kentucky Derby become a Grade I stakes race?
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What was the name of the jockey who rode Aristides to win the first Kentucky Derby?
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In what year was the first Breeders' Cup held at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California?
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Which horse won the 1943 Triple Crown and finished the Belmont Stakes 25 lengths ahead?
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What were the odds on Giacomo when he won the 2005 Kentucky Derby as a massive long shot?
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In which U.S. state is the Kentucky Derby held?
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Which filly became the last to win the Kentucky Derby in 1915, beginning an 85-year drought?
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What horse won the inaugural Dubai World Cup in 1996?
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Which Kentucky Derby winner in 2019 was initially second but awarded the victory after Maximum Security was disqualified?
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Which horse won the 1941 Triple Crown and was known for running with his tail twirling like a propeller?
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Which jockey rode Justify to the Triple Crown in 2018?
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How many roses are used to make the Kentucky Derby winner's garland?
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