The 1883 Kentucky Derby was the 9th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 23, 1883. An article in the Louisville Commercial about the 1883 Derby contained the first reference to the track as Churchill Downs.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st Leonatus William Donohue Raleigh Colston Sr. Jack P. Chinn & George W. Morgan 2:43.00 2nd Drake Carter John Spellman Green B. Morris Green B. Morris & James D. Patton 3rd Lord Raglan George Quantrell Dave McDaniel Noah Armstrong 4th Ascender John Stoval R. C. Pate 5th Standiford Kellar Harry Blaylock J. R. Watts 6th Pike's Pride George Evans Clipsiana Stable 7th Chatter H. Henderson W. C. McCurdy
Winning Breeder: John Henry Miller; (KY)
Payout Post Horse Win Place Show Leonatus $ 14.80
The winner received a purse of $3,760. Second place received $200.
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