- Source: 1896 Kentucky Derby
The 1896 Kentucky Derby was the 22nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1896. This was the first Derby held at the current distance of 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km). Accordingly, the winning horse, Ben Brush, set the then-current Derby record at that distance with a time of 2:07.75.
Full results
Winning breeder: Runnymede Farm (KY)
Payout
The winner received a purse of $4,850.
Second place received $700.
Third place received $300.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- 1896 Kentucky Derby
- Kentucky Derby
- The Kentucky Derby Is Decadent and Depraved
- Willie Simms
- 1875 Kentucky Derby
- Kentucky Oaks
- 1895 Kentucky Derby
- Isaac Burns Murphy
- 1897 Kentucky Derby
- Ben Brush
