1889 Kentucky Derby
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title:
1889 Kentucky Derby
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The 1889 Kentucky Derby was the 15th running of the Kentucky Derby, won by Spokane. The race took place on May 9, 1889. The winning time of 2:34.50 set a new Derby record for a distance of 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km), and remains the Derby record for the distance This was the first Derby where $2 win wagers were available. The Derby in 1889 was an exciting one for fans as thousands packed into Churchill Downs to see the field of eight take on the reigning Two-Year-Old Champion Proctor Knott. It was the
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15th running of the Kentucky Derby
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1889_Kentucky_Derby
date created:
2010-10-02T18:43:42Z
date modified:
2024-08-30T06:24:21Z
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