The 1908 Kentucky Derby was the 34th running of the

Kentucky Derby The Kentucky Derby is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, almost always on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The competition is a Grade I stakes race for three-year ...

. The race took place on May 5, 1908.Kentucky Derby History, 1908
/ref> Muddy track conditions made the winning time 2:15.20 the slowest Derby ever. The winner was 61-1 and marked the last (most recent) time that the winner lost his most recent race by 10 or more lengths.

Full results

*Winning Breeder: James B. A. Haggin; (KY)

Payout

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

References

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