Which American horse race is held annually on the first Saturday in May?
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The Kentucky Derby
Known as "The Run for the Roses," the Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the American Triple Crown and takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville. It holds the title of the longest-running continuous sporting event in the United States, having been held every year since 1875.
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- What annual horse race, the first leg of the American Triple Crown, takes place on the first Saturday in May?