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1888 Kentucky Derby

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Location
  
Churchill Downs

Winning horse
  
Macbeth II

Surface
  
Dirt

Date
  
May 14, 1888

Jockey
  
George Covington

The 1888 Kentucky Derby was the 14th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 14, 1888. The track was labeled as fast.

Payout

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

    • References

    1888 Kentucky Derby Wikipedia
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