1896 Kentucky Derby

22nd Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
Location Churchill Downs
Date May 6, 1896
Winning horse Ben Brush
Jockey Willie Simms
Trainer Hardy Campbell Jr.
Owner Mike F. Dwyer
Surface Dirt

The 1896 Kentucky Derby was the 22nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1896.[1] This was the first Derby held at the current distance of ​1 1⁄4 miles.[2] Accordingly, the winning horse Ben Brush set the Derby record at that distance with a time of 2:07.75.

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st Ben Brush Willie Simms Hardy Campbell Jr. Mike F. Dwyer 2:07.75
2nd Ben Eder J. Tabor Hot Springs Stable Nose
3rd Semper Ego A. Perkins L.B. Ringgold 8
4th First Mate C. Thorpe Eastin & Larabie 8
5th The Dragon A. Overton James E. Pepper
6th Parson T. Britton Himyar Stable
7th The Winner W. Walker William Wallace
8th Ulysses R. Williams Ed Brown

Payout

  • The winner received a purse of $4,850.
  • Second place received $700.
  • Third place received $300.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Kentucky Derby History, 1896
  2. ↑ "1874–1899: Kentucky and Louisville's Early Racing History". Archived from the original on 2010-05-06. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
  3. ↑ 1896 Kentucky Derby Results Tables
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