The 1897 Kentucky Derby was the 23rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 12, 1897.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st Typhoon II Fred Garner Julius C. Cahn Julius C. Cahn 2:12.50 2nd Ornament Alonzo Clayton Charles T. Patterson Charles T. Patterson & Co. Neck 3rd Dr. Catlett Robert Williams Turney Bros. 20 4th Dr. Shepard John Hill Foster Bros. 4 5th Goshen Walter Wilhite John Rodegap 6th Ben Brown S. Ballard Charles Fleischmann
Winning Breeder: John B. Ewing; (TN)
Payout The winner received a purse of $4,850. Second place received $700. Third place received $300.
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