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1896 Kentucky Derby

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Location
  
Churchill Downs

Winning horse
  
Ben Brush

Surface
  
Dirt

Date
  
May 6, 1896

Jockey
  
Willie Simms

1896 Kentucky Derby

The 1896 Kentucky Derby was the 22nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1896. This was the first Derby held at the current distance of  1 1⁄4 miles. Accordingly, the winning horse Ben Brush set the Derby record at that distance with a time of 2:07.75.

Payout

  • The winner received a purse of $4,850.
  • Second place received $700.
  • Third place received $300.

    • References

    1896 Kentucky Derby Wikipedia
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