Meet the American who created the Kentucky Derby, Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., born of pioneers
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The Kentucky Derby debuted in 1875, the horse race a vision of Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr., grandson of American explorer William Clark in hopes of reviving commonwealth's economy.
The bluegrass seeds of the world's most famous horse race were planted by a fascinating man with a uniquely American heritage. "Clark’s impact on the Kentucky Derby and on horse racing in general cannot be overstated." — Chris Goodlett, Kentucky Derby Museum "The direct link (from Lewis and Clark explorations) to the Kentucky Derby comes through William Clark." — Filson Historical Society in Louisville. He built the track on 80 acres leased from his uncles John and Henry Churchill. "A group of horse breeders, concerned with the decline of horse-racing in Louisville, approached Clark with a plan to save it." Aristides, the first Kentucky Derby winner, was trained by Ansel Williamson, a former slave and legendary American horseman. The signature twin spires were added to Churchill Downs in 1895. Kerry J. Byrne is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
His name: Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr.
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