1897 Kentucky Derby

The 1897 Kentucky Derby was the 23rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 12, 1897.[1]

23rd Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
Typhoon II, the winner of the 1897 Kentucky Derby
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 12, 1897
Winning horseTyphoon II
JockeyButtons Garner
TrainerJulius C. Cahn
OwnerJulius C. Cahn
SurfaceDirt

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st Typhoon II Fred Garner Julius C. Cahn Julius C. Cahn 2:12.50
2nd Ornament Alonzo Clayton Charles T. Patterson Charles T. Patterson & Co. Neck
3rd Dr. Catlett Robert Williams Turney Bros. 20
4th Dr. Shepard John Hill Foster Bros. 4
5th Goshen Walter Wilhite John Rodegap
6th Ben Brown S. Ballard Charles Fleischmann
  • Winning Breeder: John B. Ewing; (TN)

Payout

  • The winner received a purse of $4,850.
  • Second place received $700.
  • Third place received $300.[2]

References

  1. Kentucky Derby History, 1897
  2. "1897 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
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