1900 Kentucky Derby
Horse race
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The 1900 Kentucky Derby was the 26th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 3, 1900.[1] The winning time of 2:06.25 set a new Derby record.[2]
| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
Lieutenant Gibson, winner of the 1900 Kentucky Derby | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 1900 |
| Winning horse | Lieut. Gibson |
| Jockey | Jimmy Boland |
| Trainer | Charles H. Hughes |
| Owner | Charles H. Smith |
| Surface | Dirt |
Full results
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lieut. Gibson | Jimmy Boland | Charles H. Hughes | Charles H. Smith | 2:06.50 | |
| 2nd | Florizar | Clyde Van Dusen | Hiram J. Scoggan | Hiram J. Scoggan | 3 | |
| 3rd | Thrive | James Winkfield | Julius C. Cahn | Julius C. Cahn | 2 | |
| 4th | Highland Lad | Richard Crowhurst | Hiram J. Scoggan | Hiram J. Scoggan | 1 | |
| 5th | His Excellency | Gilmore | Thomas Clay McDowell | Thomas Clay McDowell | 3 | |
| 6th | Kentucky Farmer | Monk Overton | Woodford & Buckner | nose | ||
| 7th | Hindus | Harry Vititoe | John H. Morris | George J. Long | 8 |
Payout
- The winner received a purse of $4,850.
- Second place received $700.
- Third place received $300.[2]
