1898 Kentucky Derby

24th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 4, 1898
Winning horsePlaudit
JockeyWillie Simms
TrainerJohn E. Madden
OwnerJohn E. Madden
SurfaceDirt
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The 1898 Kentucky Derby was the 24th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 1898.[1]

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st Plaudit Willie Simms John E. Madden John E. Madden 2:09.00
2nd Lieber Karl Tommy Burns George Walker John W. Schorr Nose
3rd Isabey A. Knapp Stanton & Tucker 20
4th Han d'Or Jess Conley George A. Singerly
  • Winning breeder: Dr. John D. Neet (KY)

Payout

  • The winner received a purse of $4,850.
  • Second place received $700.
  • Third place received $300.[2]

References

  1. ^ Kentucky Derby History, 1898
  2. ^ "1898 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2010-11-20.


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