Kingman (1888–1893) was an American

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racehorse owned by Kinzea Stone of

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and the winner of the 1891 Kentucky Derby,

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and Latonia Derby. He holds the record for the slowest winning time ever recorded at a Kentucky Derby, at 2:52. Kingman was ridden in the Derby by

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and was considered one of the best prospects for winning the 1891

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. However, Kingman finished third in that race and won few races of importance thereafter. Kingman was bought by John E. Madden of

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in the latter part of 1891 for $5,000 at the

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dispersal sale. Kingman did not race after three years old and died in 1893 at the age of five.''Daily Racing Form.'' "Careers of Kentucky Derby winners." May 19, 1910.
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Pedigree

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