1878 Kentucky Derby

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4th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
Location Churchill Downs
DateMay 21, 1878
Winning horse Day Star
Jockey Jimmy Carter
Trainer Lee Paul
Owner Thomas J. Nichols
SurfaceDirt
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The 1878 Kentucky Derby was the 4th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 21, 1878. [1] Winning horse Day Star set a new Kentucky Derby record with a winning time of 2:37.25. [2]

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Full results

FinishedPostHorseJockeyTrainerOwnerTime / behind
1st Day Star Jimmy CarterLee Paul Thomas J. Nichols 2:37.25
2nd Himyar P. Robinson Barak G. Thomas
3rdLeveler Robert Swim R. H. Owens
4thSolicitorB. EdwardsL. P. Tarlton
5thMcHenryW. James Gen. Abe Buford
6thRespondRameyRodes & Carr
7thBurgundyL. JonesJ. M. Wooding
8thEarl of BeaconsfieldMahoneyA. Strauss & Co.
9thCharley BushJ. MillerJennings & Hunt

Payout

PostHorseWinPlaceShow
Day Star $ 30.60 [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Kentucky Derby History, 1878
  2. ↑ "1878 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
  3. ↑ "1878 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
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