The 1888 Kentucky Derby was the 14th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 14, 1888. The track was labeled as fast.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st 8 Macbeth II George Covington John S. Campbell Chicago Stable 2:38.25 2nd 2 Gallifet Andrew McCarthy Melbourne Stable 1 3rd4 White T. Withers W. O. Scully 1 4th 3 Alexandria L. Jones Melbourne Stable 2 5th 5 The Chevalier Isaac E. Lewis Thomas J. Clay 6th 7 Autocrat Anthony Hamilton D. Gibson 7th 6 Col. Zeb Ward Harry Blaylock G. M. Rye
Payout The winner received a purse of $4,740. Second place received $500. Third place received $200.
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