The race was named after the "Derby Stakes" in England and THAT race is pronounced dArby after Lord Derby, pronounced Darby. Ask Lord Derby about the pronunciation. It's been going on for centuries.
Every other racing nation that runs races called "Derbies" uses the British pronunciation.
I get a kick out of "Champs El-EE-es" as if the horse were from Ver-Sales KY!
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RIP Monroe.
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