1896 Kentucky Derby

Ben Brush saddling up for the 1896 Kentucky Derby

The 1896 Kentucky Derby was the 22nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1896.[1] This was the first Derby held at the current distance of 1 14 miles.[2] Accordingly, the winning horse Ben Brush set the Derby record at that distance with a time of 2:07.75.

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st Ben Brush Willie Simms Hardy Campbell M.F. Dwyer 2:07.75
2nd Ben Eder J. Tabor Hot Springs Stable Nose
3rd Semper Ego A. Perkins L.B. Ringgold 8
4th First Mate C. Thorpe Eastin & Larabie 8
5th The Dragon A. Overton James E. Pepper
6th Parson T. Britton Himyar Stable
7th The Winner W. Walker William Wallace
8th Ulysses R. Williams Ed Brown

Payout

References