The 1884 Kentucky Derby was the 10th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 16, 1884.Kentucky Derby History, 1884
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st Buchanan Isaac Murphy William Bird Samuel S. Brown & William Cottrill 2:40.25 2nd Loftin Thomas Sayers R. A. Johnson & Co. 3rd Audrain C. Richard Fishburn Thomas Jefferson Megibben 4th Bob Miles Jim McLaughlin James T. Williams 5th Bob Cook E. Gorham R. M. McClelland 6th Boreas O'Brien R. M. McClelland 7th Admiral C. Taylor Clay & Woodford partnership 8th Exploit W. Conkling Wooding & Puryear 9th Powhattan III Dow Williams R.A. Johnson & Co.
Payout Post Horse Win Place Show Buchanan $ 20.60
The winner received a purse of $3,990. Second place received $200.
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