U-Haul #5: Kentucky
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
N 38° 11.400 W 084° 51.900
16S E 686972 N 4229050
Graphic honoring the world-famous Kentucky Derby
Waymark Code: WM8EBF
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
Views: 45

The artwork evokes the thundering hooves during this famous horse race.

The Kentucky Derby is one of the oldest horse races held in the USA, first being held in 1864. It is considered the most prestigious horse race. The race is held at Churchill Down in Louisville, KY where the three year-old horses run one and one-quarter mile (2 km). This race is such a tradition in Kentucky, that the state also chose to honor it as the official reverse on the Kentucky state quarter. (Excerpted from (visit link) )

Horse racing is often called "the Sport of Kings" since early Kings owned all the livestock and had the money to race. Horse racing surely began shortly after the domestication of horses. With the Mongols providing the stirrup, soon horses were more controllable so races could become longer and more complex. I was surprised to learn that horse racing is the second most attended sporting event in the US, though I am sure the legality of betting aids in the attendance. More information about horse racing may be found (visit link) (some information excerpted from this source).

Default Image and any additional cited content and/or images from the U-Haul SuperGraphics website are used with permission from U-Haul International.
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Images used as per the requirements: yes

Modern, Classic, Trailer or Photo Story: Classic

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