4th running of the Kentucky Derby
Horse race
The 1878 Kentucky Derby was the 4th running of the Kentucky Derby . The race took place on May 21, 1878.[ 1] Winning horse Day Star set a new Kentucky Derby record with a winning time of 2:37.25.[ 2]
Full results
Finished
Post
Horse
Jockey
Trainer
Owner
Time / behind
1st
Day Star
Jimmy Carter
Lee Paul
Thomas J. Nichols
2:37.25
2nd
Himyar
P. Robinson
Barak G. Thomas
3rd
Leveler
Robert Swim
R. H. Owens
4th
Solicitor
B. Edwards
L. P. Tarlton
5th
McHenry
W. James
Gen. Abe Buford
6th
Respond
Ramey
Rodes & Carr
7th
Burgundy
L. Jones
J. M. Wooding
8th
Earl of Beaconsfield
Mahoney
A. Strauss & Co.
9th
Charley Bush
J. Miller
Jennings & Hunt
Payout
Post
Horse
Win
Place
Show
Day Star
$ 30.60[ 3]
The winner received a purse of $4,050.
Second place received $200.
References