1878 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 |
T.J. Nichols |
2:37.25 |
2nd |
|
Himyar |
P. Robinson |
|
B.G. Thomas |
|
3rd |
|
Leveler |
Bobby 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] |
|
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- The winner received a purse of $4,050.
- Second place received $200.
References
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Kentucky Derby Winners |