The 1900 Kentucky Derby was the 26th running of the

Kentucky Derby The Kentucky Derby () is an American Graded stakes race, Grade I stakes Thoroughbred racing, race run at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The race is run by three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of . Colt (horse), Colts and geldin ...

. The race took place on May 3, 1900.Kentucky Derby History, 1900
/ref> The winning time of 2:06.25 set a new Derby record.

Full results

Payout

* The winner received a purse of $4,850. * Second place received $700. * Third place received $300.

References

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