Every year at the beginning of May in the USA, one of the most famous horse races takes place - the Kentucky Derby. The races start with other famous races - the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes, which make up the Triple Crown of American thoroughbred horses.
One of the most popular in the USA is the Kentucky Oaks for fillies aged three and the Kentucky Derby, opened for colts. These races are considered one of the oldest and most significant horse races in the world.
The Kentucky Derby has been held on the first Saturday of May since 1875. On this day in the USA, it is declared an official holiday, and many people from all over the country gather to participate in this premier horse race. Preceding the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Oaks takes place on Friday, and then on Saturday, the most famous Kentucky Derby comes out.
