1896 Kentucky Derby
The 1896 Kentucky Derby was the 22nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1896. This was the first Derby held at the current distance of 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km). Accordingly, the winning horse, Ben Brush, set the then-current Derby record at that distance with a time of 2:07.75.
| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 1896 |
| Distance | 1+1⁄4 miles (10 furlongs) |
| Winning horse | Ben Brush |
| Winning time | 2:07.75 |
| Jockey | Willie Simms |
| Trainer | Hardy Campbell Jr. |
| Owner | Mike F. Dwyer |
| Surface | Dirt |
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