1885 Kentucky Derby

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11th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 14, 1885
Winning horseJoe Cotton
JockeyErskine Henderson
TrainerAbraham 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]

Full results[]

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st Joe Cotton Abraham Perry James T. Williams 2:37.25
2nd Bersan Ed West Green B. Morris & James D. Patton
3rd Ten Booker
4th Favor Thompkins Green B. Morris & James D. Patton
5th Irish Pat Isaac Murphy Edward C. Corrigan
6th Keokuk C. Richard Fishburn W. P. Hunt
7th Clay Pate T. Withers H. Eugene Leigh R. C. Pate
8th Thistle Harry Blaylock P. G. Speth
9th Playfair W. Conkling George W. Darden & Co.
10th Lord Coleridge

Payout[]

Post Horse Win Place Show
Joe Cotton $ 9.30 8.80
Bersan $7.40
  • The winner received a purse of $4,630.
  • Second place received $200.[2]

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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