The 1886 Kentucky Derby was the 12th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 14, 1886. The winning time of 2:36.50 set a new Derby record.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st 10 Ben Ali Patsy Duffy James Murphy James B. A. Haggin 2:36.50 2nd2 Blue Wing Edward Garrison Edward D. Brown Melbourne Stable 3rd 8 Free Knight William J. Fitzpatrick Patrick Corrigan 4th 9 Lijero Isaac Murphy Lucky Baldwin 5th 5 Jim Gray T. Withers Gray & Co. 6th 1 Grimaldi Isaac E. Lewis J. & J. Swigert 7th 3 Sir Joseph W. Conkling Robert A. Swigert 8th 6 Harrodsburg J. Riley Jack P. Chinn & George Morgan 9th7 Lafitte John Stoval J.G. Greener & Co. 10th 4 Masterpiece Ed West John W. Rogers Samuel S. Brown
Winning Breeder: Daniel Swigert; (KY)
Payout Post Horse Win Place Show Ben Ali $ 13.60 12.00 Blue Wing $16.00
The winner received a purse of $4,890. Second place received $300. Third place received $150.
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