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4th running of the Kentucky Derby
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]
Full results [ ]
Finished
Post
Horse
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time / behind
1st
Day Star
Jimmy Carter
Lee Paul
2:37.25
2nd
Himyar
P. Robinson
3rd
Leveler
Robert Swim
R. H. Owens
4th
Solicitor
B. Edwards
L. P. Tarlton
5th
McHenry
W. James
Gen. Abe Buford
6th
Respond
Ramey
Rodes & Carr
7th
Burgundy
L. Jones
J. M. Wooding
8th
Earl of Beaconsfield
Mahoney
A. Strauss & Co.
9th
Charley Bush
J. Miller
Jennings & Hunt
Payout [ ]
Post
Horse
Win
Place
Show
Day Star
$ 30.60[3]
The winner received a purse of $4,050.
Second place received $200.
References [ ]
Races Related Kentucky portal
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