Derby Day Quiz, 05/02/26

May 2nd, 2026, marks the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.

* Today’s quiz topic relates to Derby trivia.

Question A:
Assuming 20 horses run today, how many total horses competed in the Derby?

Question B:
Of the winners, how many were bred in Kentucky?

Question C:
9 geldings have won the Kentucky Derby over the years. What was the name of the last gelding that won the Derby?

Answers:
Part A: After today’s Derby, the all-time total should be 2,054 horses, unless there is a last-minute scratch with no replacement.

Part B: Total Kentucky Derby winners (1875–2026): Winners bred in Kentucky: 115. That’s roughly 76% of all Derby winners

Part C: Last gelding winner was Mine That Bird (2009).

-The Winners-
Part A: (close enough to the answer)
K3HP
K4PX
K3WGS

Part B Winners
K4PX
K3WGS
NC4EN
N1GE

Part C Winners
K4PX
K3WGS
NC4EN
Thanks for participating in the May 2nd Net!
Ron / K4RJT