America 's Kentucky Derby horse race will take place on Saturday . But while Secretariat has joined the ranks of the immortals , Sham is a mere footnote in history . Known as the `` Run of the Roses '' after the garland of flowers draped over winners . The first running was in 1851 and has been run annually since then, with a few changes along the way. Despite its international standing , the race keeps its unique local flavor .
America 's Kentucky Derby horse race will take place on Saturday . Known as the `` Run of the Roses '' after the garland of flowers draped over winners . The first running was in 1851 and has been run annually since then, with a few changes along the way. Despite its international standing , the race keeps its unique local flavor .