1889 Kentucky Derby

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15th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 9, 1889
Distance1+12 miles (12 furlongs)
Winning horseSpokane
Winning time2:34.50
JockeyThomas Kiley
TrainerJohn Rodegap
OwnerNoah Armstrong
ConditionsThree-Year-olds
SurfaceDirt - Track: fast
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The 1889 Kentucky Derby was the 15th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 9, 1889.[1] The winning time of 2:34.50 set a new Derby record for a distance of 1+12 miles (2.4 km).[2]

Full results[]

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st Spokane John Rodegap Noah Armstrong 2:34.50
2nd Proctor Knott Samuel W. Bryant George Scoogan/Samuel W. Bryant Nose
3rd Once Again Isaac Murphy 2
4th Hindoocraft Armstrong Scoggan Bros. 1
5th Cassius Fred Taral Beverwyck Stable 1
6th Sportsman J. K. Megibben & Co. 12
7th Outbound Hollis Fleetwood Stable
8th Bootmaker Warwick Wilson & Young

Payout[]

Post Horse Win Place Show
Spokane $ 34.80 6.30
Proctor Knott 2.90
  • The winner received a purse of $4,880.
  • Second place received $300.
  • Third place received $150.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ Kentucky Derby History, 1889
  2. ^ a b "1889 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
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