Aristides (horse)
Aristides (1872–1893) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the first Kentucky Derby in 1875.
In 1875 the Derby was raced at a mile and a half, the distance it would remain until 1896 when it was changed to its present mile and a quarter. There were no roses for Aristides; roses weren't introduced until Hall of Famer Ben Brush won in 1896.
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