1877 Kentucky Derby
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The 1877 Kentucky Derby was the 3rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 22, 1877.[1] The 1877 Derby was the first to attract a major celebrity spectator, Polish actress Helena Modjeska.[2]
Full results
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Baden-Baden | William Walker | Ed Brown | Daniel Swigert | 2:38 | |
| 2nd | Leonard | Bobby Swim | H.P. McGrath | |||
| 3rd | King William | Bailey | Smallwood & Co. | |||
| 4th | Vera Cruz | I. Murphy | J.T. Williams | |||
| 5th | McWhirter | H. Moore | Gen. Abe Buford | |||
| 6th | Odd Fellow | D. Williams | J.J. Merrill | |||
| 7th | Malvern | S. Jones | George H. Rice | |||
| 8th | Early Light | W. James | F.B. Harper | |||
| 9th | Dan K. | McGrath | Johnson & Mills | |||
| 10th | Lisbon | Douglass | Daniel Swigert | |||
| 11th | Headlight | Shelton | L.B. Field |
Payout
The winner received a purse of $3,300. The second-place finisher received $200.[3]
References
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