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1878 Kentucky Derby

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Location
  
Churchill Downs

Winning horse
  
Day Star

Surface
  
Dirt

Date
  
May 21, 1878

Jockey
  
Jimmy Carter

The 1878 Kentucky Derby was the 4th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 21, 1878. Winning horse Day Star set a new Kentucky Derby record with a winning time of 2:37.25.

Payout

  • The winner received a purse of $4,050.
  • Second place received $200.

    • References

    1878 Kentucky Derby Wikipedia
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