1918 Kentucky Derby

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Koala15 (talk | contribs) at 00:26, 9 July 2016. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

44th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 11, 1918
Winning horseExterminator
JockeyWillie Knapp
SurfaceDirt
← 1917
1919 →

The 1918 Kentucky Derby was the 44th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place May 11, 1918.[1]

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st Exterminator Willie Knapp J. Cal Milam

Henry McDaniel

Willis Sharpe Kilmer 2:10.8
2nd Escoba J. Notter K. D. Alexander
3rd Viva America W. Warrington C. T. Worthington
4th War Cloud Johnny Loftus Walter B. Jennings A. Kingsley Macomber
5th Lucky B J. McCabe O. A. Bianchi
6th Jas. T. Clark J. Morys J. W. Schorr
7th Sewell Combs L. Gentry Gallaher Bros.
8th American Eagle E. Sande T. C. McDowell

Payout

Post Horse Win Place Show
5 Exterminator $ 61.20 23.10 12.40
1 Escoba 4.90 4.60
2 Viva America 13.20
  • The winner received a purse of $15,000.
  • Second place received $2,500.
  • Third place received $1,000.
  • Fourth place received $275.[1]

References