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]

4th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 21, 1878
Winning horseDay Star
JockeyJimmy Carter
TrainerLee Paul
OwnerThomas J. Nichols
SurfaceDirt

Full results
Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st 8 Day Star Jimmy Carter Lee Paul Thomas J. Nichols 2:37.25
2nd 6 Himyar P. Robinson Barak G. Thomas
3rd 1 Leveler Robert Swim R. H. Owens
4th 4 Solicitor B. Edwards L. P. Tarlton
5th 6 McHenry W. James Gen. Abe Buford
6th 13 Respond Ramey Rodes & Carr
7th 3 Burgundy L. Jones J. M. Wooding
8th 14 Earl of Beaconsfield Mahoney A. Strauss & Co.
9th 2 Charley Bush J. Miller Jennings & Hunt

Payout
Post Horse Win Place Show
Day Star $ 30.60[3]
  • The winner received a purse of $4,050.
  • Second place received $200.

References
  1. Kentucky Derby History, 1878
  2. "1878 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
  3. "1878 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
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