1890 Kentucky Derby
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The 1890 Kentucky Derby was the 16th running of the Kentucky Derby
. The race took place on May 14, 1890.
Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is one and a quarter mile at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry...
. The race took place on May 14, 1890.
Full results
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
| 1st | Riley Riley (horse) Riley was a bay colt sired by Longfellow out of Geneva and was the winner of the 1890 Kentucky Derby, finishing the race at the slowest time recorded to that point, at 2 minutes 45 seconds, due to a very muddy track... |
Isaac Murphy Isaac Burns Murphy Isaac Burns Murphy was an African-American Hall of Fame jockey, who is considered one of the greatest riders in American Thoroughbred horse racing history. Murphy won three Kentucky Derbies.-Early life:... |
Ed Corrigan | Ed Corrigan | 2:45.00 | |
| 2nd | Bill Letcher | A. Allen | W.R. Letcher | 1-3/4 | ||
| 3rd | Robespierre | S. Francis | G.V. Hankins | 2 | ||
| 4th | Palisade | T. Britton | S. Williams | 1 | ||
| 5th | Outlook | Breckinridge | B.J. Treacy | 1/2 | ||
| 6th | Prince Fonso | A. Overton | J.C. Twymann & Co. |
Payout
- The winner received a purse of $5,460.
- Second place received $300.
- Third place received $150.