The 1896 Kentucky Derby was the 22nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1896.[1] This was the first Derby held at the current distance of 1+14 miles (2.0 km).[2] Accordingly, the winning horse, Ben Brush, set the then-current Derby record at that distance with a time of 2:07.75.

22nd Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 6, 1896
Distance1+14 miles (10 furlongs)
Winning horseBen Brush
Winning time2:07.75
JockeyWillie Simms
TrainerHardy Campbell Jr.
OwnerMike F. Dwyer
SurfaceDirt
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Full results

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Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st 7 Ben Brush Willie Simms Hardy Campbell Jr. Michael F. Dwyer 2:07.75
2nd 5 Ben Eder J. Tabor Hot Springs Stable Nose
3rd 1 Semper Ego A. Perkins L. B. Ringgold 8
4th 3 First Mate Charles A. Thorpe Augustus Eastin & Samuel E. Larabie 8
5th 8 The Dragon Monk Overton James E. Pepper
6th 6 Parson Tommy Britton Himyar Stable
7th 2 The Winner W. Walker William Wallace
8th 9 Ulysses Robert "Tiny" Williams Edward D. Brown

Payout

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  • The winner received a purse of $4,850.
  • Second place received $700.
  • Third place received $300.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Kentucky Derby History, 1896
  2. ^ "1874–1899: Kentucky and Louisville's Early Racing History". Archived from the original on 2010-05-06. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
  3. ^ "1896 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-14. Retrieved 2010-11-19.