1985 Kentucky Derby

Last updated
111th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Location Churchill Downs
DateMay 4, 1985
Winning horse Spend a Buck
Jockey Ángel Cordero Jr.
Trainer Cam Gambolati
OwnerHunter Farm
Conditions Fast
SurfaceDirt
Attendance108,573
  1984
1986  

The 1985 Kentucky Derby was the 111th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 1985, [1] with 108,573 people in attendance. [2]

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Full results

FinishedPostHorseJockeyTrainerOwnerTime / behind
1st9 Spend a Buck Ángel Cordero Jr. Cam Gambolati Hunter Farm2:00.20
2nd5Stephan's Odyssey Laffit Pincay Jr. Woody Stephens Henryk de Kwiatkowski
3rd3 Chief's Crown Don MacBeth Roger Laurin Star Crown Stable
4th12Fast Account Chris McCarron Patricia L. JohnsonWilliam R. Hawn
5th10 Proud Truth Jorge Velásquez John M. Veitch Darby Dan Farm
6th11 Skywalker Eddie Delahoussaye Michael C. WhittinghamOak Cliff Stable
7th4 Tank's Prospect Gary Stevens D. Wayne Lukas Mr. & Mrs. E. Klein
8th8Floating Reserve Sandy Hawley Joseph A. ManziRobert E. Hibbert
9th1Rhoman Rule Jacinto Vásquez Angel A. Penna Jr.Brownell Combs II
10th6Encolure Ronald Ardoin Tommie T. MorganFred Porter Estate
11th2Irish Fighter Pat Day Billy S. BordersIzzie Proler
12th1aEternal Prince Richard Migliore John J. Lenzini Jr.Hurst, Steinbrenner, Post & Spendthrift Farm
13th7I Am the Game Darrel McHargue King T. Leatherbury Leatherbury & Mandjuris

Payout

PostHorseWinPlaceShow
9Spend a Buck [3] US$10.205.403.40
5Stephan's Odyssey10.205.00
3Chief's Crown2.80

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References

  1. Kentucky Derby History, 1985
  2. "Derby & Oaks Attendance Since 1980" (PDF). Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  3. "1985 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2012-06-10.