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Derby Statistics

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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