1954 Kentucky Derby

Last updated
80th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
Location Churchill Downs
DateMay 1, 1954
Winning horse Determine
Jockey Raymond York
Trainer William Molter
Owner Andrew J. Crevolin
SurfaceDirt
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The 1954 Kentucky Derby was the 80th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 1, 1954. [1] [2]

Full results

FinishedPostHorseJockeyTrainerOwnerTime / behind
1st2C Determine Raymond York William Molter Andrew J. Crevolin
2nd1 Hasty Road Johnny Adams Harry Trotsek Hasty House Farm
3rd8Hasseyampa Arnold Kirkland Howard Wells Walmac Farm
4th4Goyamo Eddie Arcaro Woody Stephens Woodvale Farm
5th5Admiral Porter Paul J. Bailey Eual WyattSunny Blue Farm
6th3Correlation Bill Shoemaker Noble Threewitt R. S. Lytle
7th11 Fisherman Hedley Woodhouse Sylvester Veitch Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
8th6James SessionLayton RisleyWilliam Dennis Harry James & Betty Grable James
9th2Allied Steve Brooks William Molter Andrew J. Crevolin
10th12Gov. Browning David Erb Anthony W. RupeltMartin & McKinney
11th13Super Devil Robert L. Baird William J. Resseguet Sr.Rebel Stable
12th15Red Hannigan William Boland Homer C. Pardue Woodley Lane Farm
13th10Black Metal Anthony DeSpirito Edward A. Neloy Maine Chance Farm
14th1ASea O Erin Conn McCreary Harry TrotsekHasty House Farm
15th9Timely TipHoward CraigReed ArmstrongA.L. Birch
16th7King Phalanx Douglas Dodson Robert A. MattinglySam E. Wilson Jr.
17th16Mel LeavittRichard MclaughlinJohn B. TheallJoe W. Brown

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References

  1. ↑ "Countdown to Kentucky Derby 2015 | Determine, 1954". Courier-journal.com. 2015-04-24. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  2. ↑ "1954". Kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved 2016-06-18.


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