What are the flowers used at the horse races??

Question

Are different specific flowers used for each race? Which flowers for which races? (Major horse races--Kentucky Derby, etc)

Answer 1

Kentucky Derby --Roses

Kentucky Oaks -- Lillies

Preakness --Black Eyed Susans

Belmont --White Carnations

Breeders Cup Classic --Daisies

Lane's End --cream colored roses

Several other race winners get blankets of various roses and carnations: Arlington Million, Travers Stakes, etc

Answer 2

The Kentucky Derby - Red Roses

The Preakness - Black-eyed Susans

The Belmont - White Carnations

Breeders Cup Classic -Yellow Daisies

These are the four major ones that I think of.