The 1914 Kentucky Derby was the 40th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 9, 1914. Betting favorite Old Rosebud led the entire race, winning by eight lengths. The winning time of 2.03.40 set a new Derby record, which smashed the previous year's record set by longshot Donerail. Churchill Downs president Matt Winn channeled Old Rosebud's record setting run into considerable publicity for the Derby.Bolus, Jim. Kentucky Derby Stories. Pelican Publishing Company. Gretna, LA, 1993, p. 73
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st 10 Old Rosebud John McCabe Frank D. Weir Hamilton C. Applegate 2:03.40 2nd 7 Hodge William Taylor Kay Spence Kay Spence 8 3rd 4 Bronzewing Jack Hanover Dan Lehan Alex P. Humphrey Jr. 4th 3 John Gund George Byrne Auval John Baker Auval John Baker 4 5th 1 Old Ben Clarence Turner William H. Buckner William G. Yanke 6 6th 5 Surprising Charles Peak Richard F. Carman Sr. Richard F. Carman Sr. 2 7th 2 Watermelon W. French William G. Walker John E. Madden 3
Winning Breeder: John E. Madden; (KY) Horses Ivan Gardner, Brickley, Belloc, and Constant scratched before the race
Payout Post Horse Win Place Show 10 Old Rosebud $ 3.70 3.00 2.80 7 Hodge 3.60 3.60 4 Bronzewing 4.00
The winner received a purse of $9,125. Second place received $2,000. Third place received $1,000.
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