Events on May 17 in history

Aristides (horse) (May 17, 1875)

Aristides wins the first Kentucky Derby.

Aristides (1872–1893) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse that won the first Kentucky Derby in 1875.

In 1875, the Derby was raced at a mile and a half, the distance it would remain until 1896, when it was changed to its present mile and a quarter. Aristides also had a relative racing in the first Kentucky Derby in 1875.

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Aristides (horse)
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Events on 1875

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Opéra-Comique
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Events on May 17 in history

Aristides (horse) (May 17, 1875)

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