The first Kentucky Derby was run on May 17, 1875. Unlike in modern day, when the prestigious race has long been run on the first Saturday of May, the inaugural Derby was held on a Monday.

The Kentucky Derby turns 150 years old this Saturday. America’s longest continuously held sporting event has survived two world wars, the Great Depression and pandemics, including COVID-19 in 2020.

One of the most important events in horse racing is upon us. The Kentucky Derby, which has been held annually on the first Saturday of May since 1875, is back for its 150th edition.

The Kentucky Derby, which has been held annually on the first Saturday of May since 1875, is back for its 150th edition. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are ...

Black jockeys were aboard 13 of the 15 horses in the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 and won 15 of the first 28 editions of the race.

The first Kentucky Derby was run on May 17, 1875. Unlike in modern day, when the prestigious race has long been run on the first Saturday of May, the inaugural Derby was held on a Monday.