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1888 Kentucky Derby

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14th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 14, 1888
Winning horseMacbeth II
JockeyGeorge Covington
TrainerJohn S. Campbell
OwnerChicago Stable
SurfaceDirt
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The 1888 Kentucky Derby was the 14th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 14, 1888.[1] The track was labeled as fast.[2]

Full results

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Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st 8 Macbeth II George Covington John S. Campbell Chicago Stable 2:38.25
2nd 2 Gallifet Andrew McCarthy Melbourne Stable 1
3rd 4 White T. Withers W. O. Scully 1
4th 3 Alexandria L. Jones Melbourne Stable 2
5th 5 The Chevalier Isaac E. Lewis Thomas J. Clay 12
6th 7 Autocrat Anthony Hamilton D. Gibson
7th 6 Col. Zeb Ward Harry Blaylock G. M. Rye

Payout

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  • The winner received a purse of $4,740.
  • Second place received $500.
  • Third place received $200.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Kentucky Derby History, 1888
  2. ^ "1888 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-09-06.
  3. ^ "1888 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-09-06.