Joe Cotton (horse)
Joe Cotton (1882–after 1900) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse that is best known as the winner of the 1885 Kentucky Derby. He was sired by King Alfonso who also sired the 1880 Derby winner Fonso. The horse was reportedly named after a bookie.
| Joe Cotton | |
|---|---|
| Sire | King Alfonso |
| Grandsire | Phaeton |
| Dam | Inverness |
| Damsire | Macaroni |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1882 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | A. J. Alexander |
| Owner | 1) James T. Williams 2) Dwyer Brothers Stable |
| Trainer | Abraham Perry |
| Record | 54: 17-6-7 |
| Earnings | $29,365 |
| Major wins | |
| Great Western Handicap (1885) Coney Island Derby (1885) Tidal Stakes (1885) Himyar Stakes (1885) Louis and Gus Straus Stakes (1885) Tennessee Derby (1885) Cottrill Stakes (1885) Farewell Stakes (1886) Average Stakes (1887) Twin City Handicap (1887) Welter Stakes (1887) American Classic Race wins: Kentucky Derby (1885) | |
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