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1883 Kentucky Derby

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Location
  
Churchill Downs

Winning horse
  
Leonatus

Surface
  
Dirt

Date
  
May 23, 1883

Jockey
  
William Donohue

1883 Kentucky Derby

The 1883 Kentucky Derby was the 9th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 23, 1883. An article in the Louisville Commercial about the 1883 Derby contained the first reference to the track as Churchill Downs.

Payout

  • The winner received a purse of $3,760.
  • Second place received $200.

    • References

    1883 Kentucky Derby Wikipedia
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