Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Hotel Near Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs














"The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports"

The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Racing. It is followed by the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes.

Interesting Facts about the Derby:

  • Speed record -# 1:59.40 - Secretariat(1973)
  • Longest shot to win the Derby -# 924:10 - Donerail(1913)
  • Most wins by a Jockey - 5- Eddie Arcaro - (1938, 1941, 1945, 1948, 1952) 5 - Bill Hartack - (1957, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1969)
  • Most wins by a trainer - 6 - Ben Jones (1938, 1941, 1944, 1948, 1949, 1952)
  • Most wins by an owner - 8 - Calument Farm (1941, 1944, 1948, 1949, 1952, 1957, 1958, 1968)


Don't miss out ! Be part of history and all the action ! Plan your stay at our Corydon Indiana Hotel Holiday Inn Express. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel is near Louisville Attractions and offers affordable rates and comfortable rooms.

Make that reservation ! Call the Hotel directly at 812-738-1623 or visit our Corydon Indiana hotel on line today!












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