1948 Kentucky Derby

74th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Location Churchill Downs
Date May 1, 1948
Winning horse Citation
Jockey Eddie Arcaro
Surface Dirt

The 1948 Kentucky Derby was the 74th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 1, 1948.[1][2]

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st 1 Citation Eddie Arcaro Ben A. Jones Calumet Farm
2nd 1a Coaltown Newbold L. Pierson Ben A. Jones Calumet Farm
3rd 5 My Request Douglas Dodson James P. Conway B. F. Whitaker
4th 4 Billings Melvin Peterson Howard Wells Walmac Stable
5th 3 Grand Pere John Gilbert E. H.J. Shaw Mrs. J. P. Adams
6th 2 Escadru Arnold Kirkland Edward A. Christmas W. L. Brann

References

  1. "Countdown to the Kentucky Derby | Remembering 1948 winner Citation". Courier-journal.com. 2015-02-17. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
  2. "1948". Kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved 2016-06-22.


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