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14th running of the Kentucky Derby Horse race
14th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 14, 1888
Winning horseMacbeth II
JockeyGeorge Covington
TrainerJohn S. Campbell
OwnerChicago Stable
SurfaceDirt
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The 1888 Kentucky Derby was the 14th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 14, 1888. The track was labeled as fast.

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st 8 Macbeth II George Covington John S. Campbell Chicago Stable 2:38.25
2nd 2 Gallifet Andrew McCarthy Melbourne Stable 1
3rd 4 White T. Withers W. O. Scully 1
4th 3 Alexandria L. Jones Melbourne Stable 2
5th 5 The Chevalier Isaac E. Lewis Thomas J. Clay 1⁄2
6th 7 Autocrat Anthony Hamilton D. Gibson
7th 6 Col. Zeb Ward Harry Blaylock G. M. Rye

Payout

  • The winner received a purse of $4,740.
  • Second place received $500.
  • Third place received $200.

References

  1. Kentucky Derby History, 1888
  2. "1888 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-09-06.
  3. "1888 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-09-06.
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