Location Churchill Downs Winning horse Baden-Baden Surface Dirt | Date May 22, 1877 Jockey William Walker | |
The 1877 Kentucky Derby was the 3rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 22, 1877. The 1877 Derby was the first to attract a major celebrity spectator, Polish actress Helena Modjeska.
Payout
The winner received a purse of $3,300. The second-place finisher received $200.
References
1877 Kentucky Derby Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA