Run for the roses

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The Run for the Roses is a name frequently used to refer to the Kentucky Derby, taken from the traditional practice of awarding the winning thoroughbred a large garland of fresh roses. The rose is considered the official flower of the Kentucky Derby.

A song entitled "Run for the Roses" was written and recorded by singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg in 1980 and has since been used as an unofficial theme for the Derby.

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