Do horses who win events like the Kentucky Derby get to race in the Derby again next year?

Question

Or is that not allowed? Like for example if barbaro was alive would he have been allowed to defend his Derby title the next year? Please bare with me as I'm not a hardcore racing fan only watch once & a blue moon.

Answer 1

actually, the derby can be run by 2 year olds like this years winner, so in a way a horse could be run twice, if its allowed, but i dont think it is. now about barbaro, he couldnt of even if it was allowed because he was already 3, and the age limit is 3 year olds.

Answer 2

They don't get to race in it again!! The Kentucky Derby is only for three-year olds!! So are the Preakness and Belmont Stakes!!

Answer 3

They only race three-year-olds. Do the math. There are no blue  moons in early May.

Answer 4

richard's, that answered this question, name fits him -d1ck

Answer 5

No, it is not allowed.  Only horses that are 3 years old are eligible to run in the Kentucky Derby.

Answer 6

No.  The Derby is for 3-year-olds, so this year's winner (or any other participants) will not be eligibile next year.

Answer 7

3yr olds only...