The 1905 Kentucky Derby was the 31st running of the
Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 10, 1905.
Kentucky Derby History, 1905
/ref> The field was reduced to only three competitors when Dr. Leggo and McClellan scratched.
Full results
*Winning Breeder: Runnymede Farm
Runnymede Farm is an American horse breeding farm located outside Paris, Kentucky on U.S. Route 27, the Paris-Cynthiana Road. It is said to be the longest continuously running Thoroughbred horse farm in Kentucky, established in 1867 by American ...
(Ezekiel F. Clay); (KY)
Payout
* The winner received a purse of $4,850.
* Second place received $700.
* Third place received $300.
References
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1905 in American sports
May 1905 sports events