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1897 Kentucky Derby

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Location
  
Churchill Downs

Winning horse
  
Typhoon II

Surface
  
Dirt

Date
  
May 12, 1897

Jockey
  
Buttons Garner

1897 Kentucky Derby

The 1897 Kentucky Derby was the 23rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 12, 1897.

Payout

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

    • References

    1897 Kentucky Derby Wikipedia
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