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If you picked D, you're absolutely right. Two of the greatest horses in history never even raced in the greatest race in history, much less against each other.

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If you picked C, you're in the money! Fillies become the Grand Dammes of the paddock at the ripe old age of five.

With Oliver Smith aboard, Aristides was the lilttle red colt that kicked things off way back in 1875.

Aristides is memorialized forever in the Paddock area at Churchill Downs. His statue stands right before the clubhouse entrance.

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Yeah! Fourth place here is the money spot. A Trifecta is an exotic wager that pays when you successfully pick first, second and third place winners in order.Confused? Come out to Churchill Downs on Wednedays and join the Better Bettor seminars.

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If you missed this one, you need to head back for some more learnin'. This time, pay attention.

The Kentucky Derby, Preakness and The Belmont Stakes are the three jewels in the Triple Crown.

Although the three races were referred to as the Triple Crown as early as 1923, Daily Racing Form writer Charles Hatton is usually credited with popularizing the term in 1930.

Backstretch is what you're looking for there, sport-o. A lot of action happens in this seemingly peaceful part of the track. And it's usually where the more cunning riders start to get into striking position for the final two turns.

Don't feel bad, they're all sort of right answers. But fooey on sentimentality, if you could still cash the ticket, you'd want Donerail-who paid a record of $184.90 on a $2 bet, going off at 91:1.

Not a bad 2 minutes work.

Oh, we picked the others because Aristides won the first Derby, Sir Barton won the first Triple Crown and Secretariat still holds the record for fastest time.

Backside is the answer you're looking for. A whole different world exists in this area of the track.

If you'd like to explore the backside at Churchill Downs, join us at the Derby Museum for a daily tour of this exciting area.

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Yep, this question goes to eleven.

Sir Barton, Gallant Fox, Omaha, War Admiral, Whirlaway, Count Fleet, Assault, Citation, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, and Affirmed. The last one was in 1978.

If you want more Triple Crown histories and mysteries, visit the Kentucky Derby Museum and see for yourself.

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Tricky question, huh? Monarchos was the second fastest winner of the Ky Derby at 1:59.97, but Sham, who ran second to Secretariat, ran the race in the second fastest time in history, 1:59.80.

You can see Secretariat's and many other Derby runs at the Derby Museum. Come visit and see for yourself, www.derbymuseum.org