The 1903 Kentucky Derby was the 29th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 2, 1903, and offered a purse of $6,000.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st Judge Himes Harold Booker John P. Mayberry Charles R. Ellison 2:09.00 2nd Early Jimmy Winkfield Patrick Dunne Myron H. Tichenor & Co. 3rd Bourbon Richard Crowhurst Thomas Clay McDowell Thomas Clay McDowell 6 4th Bad News Willie Davis French Brooks J. H. Woodford & Buckner 5th Woodlake George Helgeson Thomas Clay McDowell Thomas Clay McDowell 3 6th Treacy Frank Landry M. J. Powers T. H. Stevens 5
Winning Breeder: Johnson N. Camden Jr.; (KY)
Payout The winner received a purse of $4,850. Second place received $700. Third place received $300.
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