1885 Kentucky Derby

Last updated
11th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
Location Churchill Downs
DateMay 14, 1885
Winning horse Joe Cotton
Jockey Erskine Henderson
Trainer Abraham Perry
OwnerJames T. Williams
SurfaceDirt
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The 1885 Kentucky Derby was the 11th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 14, 1885. [1]

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Full results

FinishedPostHorseJockeyTrainerOwnerTime / behind
1st5 Joe Cotton Erskine "Babe" Henderson Abraham Perry James T. Williams2:37.25
2nd8 Bersan Ed West Green B. Morris Green B. Morris & James D. Patton
3rd10Ten Booker John Stoval Milton Young
4th3FavorThompkinsGreen B. Morris & James D. Patton
5th6Irish Pat Isaac Murphy Edward C. Corrigan
6th11KeokukC. Richard FishburnW. P. Hunt
7th9Clay PateT. Withers H. Eugene Leigh R. C. Pate
8th13Thistle Harry Blaylock P. G. Speth
9th7PlayfairW. ConklingGeorge W. Darden & Co.
10th12Lord Coleridge Lloyd Hughes William Cottrill

Payout

PostHorseWinPlaceShow
Joe Cotton $ 9.308.80
Bersan$7.40

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References

  1. ↑ Kentucky Derby History, 1885
  2. ↑ "1885 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-08-02.
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