The 1906 Kentucky Derby was the 32nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 2, 1906. The field was reduced to six competitors when Creel was scratched.
It was the first Kentucky Derby timed to fifths of a second instead of fourths.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st 4 Sir Huon Roscoe Troxler Peter Coyne Bashford Manor Stable 2:08.80 2nd 3 Lady Navarre Tommy Burns George P. Brazier Charles R. Ellison 2 3rd 5 James Reddick Joseph Dominick George P. Brazier Charles R. Ellison 3 4th 2 Hyperion II Dale Austin Joseph S. Hawkins J. S. Hawkins & Co. 5 5th 1 Debar Dave Nicol William T. Woodard H. Shannon & Co. 10 6th 6 Velours Edward Walsh Frank Bruhns H. Franklin 3
Winning Breeder: George J. Long; (KY)
Payout The winner received a purse of $4,850. Second place received $700. Third place received $300.
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