Today marks the start of the 2014 Kentucky Derby festivities, which means that a parade of giant hats, mint juleps, and gambled mortgages are currently swarming towards the legendary Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It also means that you might be interested in reading up on some lesser known facts (or “trivia,” as we call it) about the famous horse race.
If that’s the case, you will be delighted to know that I’ve compiled nine of the most interesting facts about the Kentucky Derby here for your reading pleasure. Enjoy.