Aristides
N 38° 12.254 W 085° 46.330
16S E 607502 N 4229187
Aristides stands near the paddock at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
Waymark Code: WM13E9
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2007
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Aristides as a three-year old, won the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 and went on to finish second in the Belmont Stakes the same year. In 1875 Derby, Aristides was ridden by Oliver Lewis and owned by K. P. McGrath. During his racing career he race 21-times, with a record of 9-wins, 5-places, and 1-show. His career winnings were $18,325. Aristides died on June 21, 1893.
This statue of Aristides stands near the paddock at Churchill Down and can only be visited purchasing a Kentucky Derby Museum and Track Tour admission ticket. For more information concerning the Museum and Track Tour:http://www.derbymuseum.org/
Physical Address:
700 Central Avenue
Louisville, Ky. United States
40208
Web site: [Web Link]
Horses Name: Aristides
Background Story: Not listed
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