1900 Kentucky Derby

26th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 3, 1900
Winning horseLieut. Gibson
JockeyJimmy Boland
TrainerCharles H. Hughes
OwnerCharles H. Smith
SurfaceDirt
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The 1900 Kentucky Derby was the 26th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 3, 1900.[1] The winning time of 2:06.25 set a new Derby record.[2]

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st Lieut. Gibson Jimmy Boland Charles H. Hughes Charles H. Smith 2:06.50
2nd Florizar Clyde Van Dusen Hiram J. Scoggan Hiram J. Scoggan 3
3rd Thrive James Winkfield Julius C. Cahn Julius C. Cahn 2
4th Highland Lad Richard Crowhurst Hiram J. Scoggan Hiram J. Scoggan 1
5th His Excellency Gilmore Thomas Clay McDowell Thomas Clay McDowell 3
6th Kentucky Farmer Monk Overton Woodford & Buckner nose
7th Hindus Harry Vititoe John H. Morris George J. Long 8

Payout

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

References

  1. ^ Kentucky Derby History, 1900
  2. ^ a b "1900 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2010-11-26.


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