4th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 21, 1878
Winning horseDay Star
JockeyJimmy Carter
TrainerLee Paul
OwnerThomas J. Nichols
SurfaceDirt
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The 1878 Kentucky Derby was the 4th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 21, 1878.[1] Winning horse Day Star set a new Kentucky Derby record with a winning time of 2:37.25.[2]

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st Day Star Jimmy Carter Lee Paul Thomas J. Nichols 2:37.25
2nd Himyar P. Robinson Barak G. Thomas
3rd Leveler Robert Swim R. H. Owens
4th Solicitor B. Edwards L. P. Tarlton
5th McHenry W. James Gen. Abe Buford
6th Respond Ramey Rodes & Carr
7th Burgundy L. Jones J. M. Wooding
8th Earl of Beaconsfield Mahoney A. Strauss & Co.
9th Charley Bush J. Miller Jennings & Hunt

Payout

Post Horse Win Place Show
Day Star $ 30.60[3]

References

  1. ^ Kentucky Derby History, 1878
  2. ^ "1878 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
  3. ^ "1878 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
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