A then 1 1/2-mile horse race was inaugurated in this state in 1875; Aristides won by 2 lengths
[DOC] [TLE] Paul_J._McGee Topics [PAR] The Aristides Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually in ... 
of the racehorse Aristides who won the first edition of the Kentucky Derby in 1875 
... the race's history, set a new track record of 1:15.11 for 6.5 furlongs in 2000 then 
... three and up, it is contested at a distance of 8 furlongs (one mile) on the dirt.