1888 Kentucky Derby

14th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
Location Churchill Downs
Date May 14, 1888
Winning horse Macbeth II
Jockey George Covington
Trainer John Campbell
Owner Chicago Stable
Surface Dirt

The 1888 Kentucky Derby was the 14th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 14, 1888.[1] The track was labeled as fast.[2]

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st Macbeth II George Covington John Campbell Chicago Stable 2:38.25
2nd Gallifet A. McCarthy Melbourne Stable 1
3rd White T. Withers W.O. Scully 1
4th Alexandria L. Jones Melbourne Stable 2
5th The Chevalier I. Lewis T.J. Clay 12
6th Autocrat A. Hamilton D. Gibson
7th Col. Zeb Ward H. Blaylock G.M. Rye

Payout

  • The winner received a purse of $4,740.
  • Second place received $500.
  • Third place received $200.[3]

References

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