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1879 Kentucky Derby

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Location
  
Churchill Downs

Winning horse
  
Lord Murphy

Surface
  
Dirt

Date
  
May 20, 1879

Jockey
  
Charlie Shauer

The 1879 Kentucky Derby was the 5th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 20, 1879. The winning horse Lord Murphy set a new Derby record with a winning time of 2:37.00.

Payout

  • The winner received a purse of $3,550.
  • Second place received $200.

    • References

    1879 Kentucky Derby Wikipedia
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