The 1909 Kentucky Derby was the 35th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 3, 1909.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st 6 Wintergreen Vincent Powers Charles Mack Jerome B. Respess 2:08.20 2nd 1 Miami Carroll H. Shilling W. L. Lewis Johnson N. Camden Jr. 4 3rd 3 Dr. Barkley Stanley B. Page Walter Grater Lee Smitha 3 4th 9 Sir Catesby Sam Heidel Thomas P. Hayes Thomas P. Hayes Head 5th 7 Friend Harry Phil Musgrave G. C. Baker Edward Alvey 4 6th 5 Direct A. Walsh William J. Young William J. Young 3 7th 8 Michael Angelo George Taplin John Walters George M. Hendrie 3 8th 10 Warfield Dale Austin William J. Young Joseph H. Lesch 3 9th 2 Campeon Matt McGee Peter W. Coyne George J. Long 8 10th 4 Match Me James Lee A. J. Gorey A. J. Gorey 2
Winning Breeder: Jerome B. Respess; (OH) Horses T.M. Green, Ada Meade, and Woolwinder scratched before the race.
Payout Post Horse Win Place Show 6 Wintergreen $ 14.80 8.75 8.60 1 Miami 9.15 9.25 3 Dr. Barkley 20.70
The winner received a purse of $4,850. Second place received $700. Third place received $300.
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