This Day in History, May 17: The first Kentucky Derby is held at Churchill Downs May 17, 2023 May 17, 2023 Updated May 17, 2023 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Oliver Lewis rode Aristides to victory. Tags News Derby Features Wdrb Wdrb News Louisville News As featured on 'On this day' | First-ever Kentucky Derby held on May 17, 1875 The first-ever Kentucky Derby was held on this day in 1875. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Forecast Radar Weather Marc Weinberg's Thursday night forecast Poll Poll Most Popular Articles Videos ArticlesSorry, there are no recent results for popular articles. VideosSorry, there are no recent results for popular videos.
'On this day' | First-ever Kentucky Derby held on May 17, 1875 The first-ever Kentucky Derby was held on this day in 1875.