1961 Kentucky Derby

Last updated
87th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
Location Churchill Downs
DateMay 6, 1961
Winning horse Carry Back
Jockey Johnny Sellers
Trainer Jack Price
OwnerKatherine Price
SurfaceDirt
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The 1961 Kentucky Derby was the 87th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1961. [1] [2]

Full results

FinishedPostHorseJockeyTrainerOwnerTime / behind
1st10 Carry Back Johnny Sellers Jack PriceKatherine Price
2nd8Crozier Braulio Baeza Charles R. Parke Fred W. Hooper
3rd14Bass ClefRonald BaldwinAnthony W. RupeltMrs. V. E. Smith
4th11Dr. Miller Bill Shoemaker John Jacobs Ethel D. Jacobs
5th4 Sherluck Eddie Arcaro Harold YoungJacob Sher
6th6Globemaster John L. Rotz Thomas Joseph Kelly Leonard P. Sasso
7th1 Four-and-Twenty Johnny Longden Vance Longden Alberta Ranches, Ltd.
8th1AFlutterby Henry Moreno Vance LongdenAlberta Ranches, Ltd.
9th5Loyal SonLawrence HansmanThomas H. StevensEastwood Stable
10th4On His Metal Douglas Dodson Chester F. BowlesJ. Graham Brown
11th9Light TalkRobert NonoSteve IppolitoJacnot Stable
12th7Ambiopoise Bobby Ussery Thomas Mercer Waller Robert Lehman
13th12Ronnie's AceAlexander MaeseCarlton A. RolesClark-Radkovich
14th2DearbornBill PhelpsRobert C. SteeleE. A. Dust
15th13Jay FoxLarry Gilligan James W. Smith Brae Burn Farm

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References

  1. ↑ "Countdown to Kentucky Derby 2015 | Carry Back, 1961". Courier-journal.com. 2015-04-24. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  2. ↑ "1961". Kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
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