
Kentucky Derby Fast Facts
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Read CNN's Fast Facts about the Kentucky Derby which takes place annually on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
May 1, 2021 - Medina Spirit wins the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby. The 3-year-old brown colt was trained by the legendary Bob Baffert, who becomes the winningest trainer in the history of the Derby with his seventh victory. Just over a week later, Baffert reveals the horse has tested positive for elevated levels of betamethasone, throwing the horse's victory into question. On June 2, the results of the horse's positive post-race drug test are confirmed, according to Baffert's attorney Craig Robertson.
September 5, 2020 - The 146th Kentucky Derby takes place. Authentic wins the race. The race was originally scheduled for May 2, but postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.