The 1911 Kentucky Derby was the 37th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 13, 1911. Meridian's winning time of 2:05.00 set a new Derby record.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st 5 Meridian George Archibald Albert Ewing Richard F. Carman Sr. 2:05.00 2nd 7 Governor Gray Roscoe Troxler James S. Everman R. N. Smith 3rd 1 Colston Jess Conley Raleigh Colston Raleigh Colston 15 4th 2 Mud Sill Ted Koerner William H. Fizer J. Hal Woodford & Buckner 2 5th 3 Jack Denman J. Wilson George Walker Francis J. Pons Head 6th 6 Round the WorldMatt McGee William G. Yanke William G. Yanke 1 7th 4 Col. Hogan J. McIntyre S. Miller Henderson Henderson & Hogan 15
Winning Breeder: Charles L. Harrison; (KY) Horses Jabot, Ramazan, and Captain Carmody scratched before the race.
Payout Post Horse Win Place Show 5 Meridian $ 7.80 2.70 2.70 7 Governor Gray 2.70 2.60 1 Colston 3.80
The winner received a purse of $4,850. Second place received $700. Third place received $300.
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