1901 Kentucky Derby

27th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
1901 Kentucky Derby winner His Eminence
LocationChurchill Downs
DateApril 29, 1901
Winning horseHis Eminence
JockeyJimmy Winkfield
TrainerFrank B. Van Meter
OwnerFrank B. Van Meter
SurfaceDirt
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The 1901 Kentucky Derby was the 27th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on April 29, 1901.[1]

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st His Eminence Jimmy Winkfield Frank B. Van Meter Frank B. Van Meter 2:07.75
2nd Sannazarro Winfield O'Connor William M. Hayes William M. Hayes 1+1⁄2
3rd Driscoll Jimmy Boland Woodford Clay Woodford Clay 2+1⁄2
4th Amur James Dupree George J. Long 1+1⁄2
5th Alard Scheck Johnny Woods John F. Schorr John W. Schorr 5
  • Winning breeder: Overton H. Chenault (KY)

Payout

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

References

  1. ^ Kentucky Derby History, 1901
  2. ^ "1901 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2010-11-27.


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