1901 Kentucky Derby
Horse race
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The 1901 Kentucky Derby was the 27th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on April 29, 1901.[1]
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| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
1901 Kentucky Derby winner His Eminence | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | April 29, 1901 |
| Winning horse | His Eminence |
| Jockey | Jimmy Winkfield |
| Trainer | Frank B. Van Meter |
| Owner | Frank B. Van Meter |
| Surface | Dirt |
Full results
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | His Eminence | Jimmy Winkfield | Frank B. Van Meter | Frank B. Van Meter | 2:07.75 | |
| 2nd | Sannazarro | Winfield O'Connor | William M. Hayes | William M. Hayes | 1+1â2 | |
| 3rd | Driscoll | Jimmy Boland | Woodford Clay | Woodford Clay | 2+1â2 | |
| 4th | Amur | James Dupree | George J. Long | 1+1â2 | ||
| 5th | Alard Scheck | Johnny Woods | John F. Schorr | John W. Schorr | 5 |
- Winning breeder: Overton H. Chenault (KY)
Payout
- The winner received a purse of $4,850.
- Second place received $700.
- Third place received $300.[2]
