The 1923 Kentucky Derby was the 49th running of the

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. The race took place on May 19, 1923.Kentucky Derby History, 1923
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Full results

*Winning Breeder:

John E. Madden John Edward Madden (December 28, 1856 – November 3, 1929) was a prominent American Thoroughbred and Standardbred owner, breeder and trainer in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. He owned Hamburg Place Stud in Lexington, Kentucky ...

; (KY) *Horses Anna M. Humphrey, Chickvale, and Everhart scratched before the race.1923 Kentucky Derby Results Tables
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Payout

* The winner received a purse of $53,600 and $5,000 Gold Cup. * Second place received $6,000. * Third place received $3,000. * Fourth place received $1,000.

References

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