1898 Kentucky Derby
Horse race
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The 1898 Kentucky Derby was the 24th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 1898.[1]
| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
Plaudit, winner of the 1898 Kentucky Derby | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 1898 |
| Winning horse | Plaudit |
| Jockey | Willie Simms |
| Trainer | John E. Madden |
| Owner | John E. Madden |
| Surface | Dirt |
Full results
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Plaudit | Willie Simms | John E. Madden | John E. Madden | 2:09.00 | |
| 2nd | Lieber Karl | Tommy Burns | George Walker | John W. Schorr | Nose | |
| 3rd | Isabey | A. Knapp | Stanton & Tucker | 20 | ||
| 4th | Han d'Or | Jess Conley | George A. Singerly |
- Winning breeder: Dr. John D. Neet (KY)
Payout
- The winner received a purse of $4,850.
- Second place received $700.
- Third place received $300.[2]
