1896 Kentucky Derby
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Ben Brush saddling up for the 1896 Kentucky Derby
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 | M.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
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