1918 Kentucky Derby

The 1918 Kentucky Derby was the 44th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place May 11, 1918. Exterminator went off at odds of 30–1 to the heavily favored War Cloud. Exterminator raced at the back until the field turned for home, when he launched his bid. Nearing the wire, he passed Escoba and won the Derby by a length.

44th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 11, 1918
Winning horseExterminator
JockeyWillie Knapp
TrainerHenry McDaniel
OwnerWillis Sharpe Kilmer
SurfaceDirt
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