The 1902 Kentucky Derby was the 28th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 3, 1902. This marked the first year in which the race was held on its now-traditional day of Saturday; all prior races had taken place anywhere from Monday through Friday.First Saturday in May (data as of 2017). Retrieved April 28, 2022. Alan-a-Dale won by a nose after going lame while he was well in front of the other horses; jockey Jimmy Winkfield held him together as the colt barely won. Inventor finished second. The Rival was third, length behind Inventor. Winkfield's win in the 1902 Kentucky Derby was the last time that an African American jockey rode a winning horse in the Kentucky Derby.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st Alan-a-Dale Jimmy Winkfield Thomas Clay McDowell Thomas Clay McDowell 2:08.75 2nd Inventor Robert "Tiny" Williams T. W. Moore Nose 3rd The Rival Nash Turner Thomas Clay McDowell Thomas Clay McDowell 4th Abe Frank Monk Coburn Henry McDaniel George C. Bennett & Co. Nose
Payout The winner received a purse of $4,850. Second place received $700. Third place received $300.
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