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1908 Kentucky Derby

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Location
  
Churchill Downs

Winning horse
  
Stone Street

Surface
  
Dirt

Date
  
May 5, 1908

Jockey
  
Arthur Pickens

1908 Kentucky Derby

The 1908 Kentucky Derby was the 34th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 5, 1908. Muddy track conditions made the winning time 2:15.20 the slowest Derby ever.

Payout

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

    • References

    1908 Kentucky Derby Wikipedia
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