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Statistical brief for every Kentucky Derby since 1875, presented in 25 year intervals. Includes the names of the win, place and show horse, margin of victory, the winning jockey, total number of Derby nominees, number of starters, winning time, net pay-out to winner and track condition.
| Date |
Winner |
Margin |
Jockey |
Wt. |
Second |
Third |
Nominations |
Starters |
Net to Winner |
Time |
Track |
| May 15, 1926 |
Bubbling Over |
5 lengths |
A. Johnson |
126 |
Bagenbaggage |
Rock Man |
164 |
13 |
50,075 |
2:03 4/5 |
Fast |
| May 14, 1927 |
Whiskery |
Head |
L. McAtee |
126 |
Osmand |
Jock |
162 |
15 |
51,000 |
2:06 |
Slow |
| May 19, 1928 |
Reigh Count |
3 lengths |
C. Lang |
126 |
Misstep |
Toro |
196 |
22 |
55,375 |
2:10 2/5 |
Heavy |
| May 18, 1929 |
Clyde Van Dusen |
2 lengths |
L. McAtee |
126 |
Naishapur |
Panchio |
159 |
21 |
53,950 |
2:10 4/5 |
Muddy |
| May 17, 1930 |
Gallant Fox |
2 lengths |
E. Sande |
126 |
Gallant Knight |
Ned O. |
150 |
15 |
50,725 |
2:07 3/5 |
Good |
| May 16, 1931 |
Twenty Grand |
4 lengths |
C. Kurtsinger |
126 |
Sweep All |
Mate |
130 |
12 |
48,725 |
2:01 4/5 |
Fast |
| May 7, 1932 |
Burgoo King |
5 lengths |
E. James |
126 |
Economic |
Stepenfetchit |
115 |
20 |
52,350 |
2:05 1/5 |
Fast |
| May 6, 1933 |
Brokers Tip |
Nose |
D. Meade |
126 |
Head Play |
Charley O. |
118 |
13 |
48,925 |
2:06 4/5 |
Good |
| May 5, 1934 |
Cavalcade |
2½ lengths |
M. Garner |
126 |
Discovery |
Agrarian |
124 |
13 |
28,175 |
2:04 |
Fast |
| May 4, 1935 |
Omaha |
1½ lengths |
W. Saunders |
126 |
Roman Soldier |
Whiskolo |
110 |
18 |
39,525 |
2:05 |
Good |
| May 2, 1936 |
Bold Venture |
Head |
I. Hanford |
126 |
Brevity |
Indian Broom |
102 |
14 |
37,725 |
2:03 3/5 |
Fast |
| May 8, 1937 |
War Admiral |
1¾ lengths |
C. Kurtsinger |
126 |
Pompoon |
Reaping Reward |
103 |
20 |
52,050 |
2:03 1/5 |
Fast |
| May 7, 1938 |
Lawrin |
1 length |
E. Arcaro |
126 |
Dauber |
Can’t Wait |
103 |
10 |
47,050 |
2:04 4/5 |
Fast |
| May 6, 1939 |
Johnstown |
8 lengths |
J. Stout |
126 |
Challedon |
Heather Broom |
115 |
8 |
46,350 |
2:03 2/5 |
Fast |
| May 4, 1940 |
Gallahadion |
1½ lengths |
C. Bierman |
126 |
Bimelech |
Dit |
127 |
8 |
60,150 |
2:05 |
Fast |
| May 3, 1941 |
Whirlaway |
8 lengths |
E. Arcaro |
126 |
Staretor |
Market Wise |
112 |
11 |
61,275 |
2:01 2/5 |
Fast |
| May 2, 1942 |
Shut Out |
2¼ lengths |
W. Wright |
126 |
Alsab |
Valdina Orphan |
150 |
15 |
64,225 |
2:04 2/5 |
Fast |
| May 1, 1943 |
Count Fleet |
3 lengths |
J. Longden |
126 |
Blue Swords |
Slide Rule |
110 |
10 |
60,725 |
2:04 |
Fast |
| May 6, 1944 |
Pensive |
4½ lengths |
C. McCreary |
126 |
Broadcloth |
Stir Up |
148 |
16 |
64,675 |
2:04 1/5 |
Good |
| June 9, 1945 |
Hoop Jr. |
6 lengths |
E. Arcaro |
126 |
Pot o’ Luck |
Darby Dieppe |
155 |
16 |
64,850 |
2:07 |
Muddy |
| May 4, 1946 |
Assault |
8 lengths |
W. Mehrtens |
126 |
Spy Song |
Hampden |
149 |
17 |
96,400 |
2:06 3/5 |
Slow |
| May 3, 1947 |
Jet Pilot |
Head |
E. Guerin |
126 |
Phalanx |
Faultless |
135 |
13 |
92,160 |
2:06 4/5 |
Slow |
| May 1, 1948 |
Citation |
3½ lengths |
E. Arcaro |
126 |
Coaltown |
My Request |
109 |
6 |
83,400 |
2:05 2/5 |
Sloppy |
| May 7, 1949 |
Ponder |
3 lengths |
S. Brooks |
126 |
Capot |
Palestinian |
113 |
14 |
91,600 |
2:04 1/5 |
Fast |
| May 6, 1950 |
Middleground |
1¼ lengths |
W. Boland |
126 |
Hill Prince |
Mr. Trouble |
134 |
14 |
92,650 |
2:01 3/5 |
Fast |
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