The 1969 Kentucky Derby was the 95th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 3, 1969, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The dirt tracked was in excellent condition for the race.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st 8 Majestic Prince Bill Hartack Johnny Longden Frank M. McMahon 2:01 4/5 2nd 3 Arts and Letters Braulio Baeza J. Elliott Burch Rokeby Stables head 3rd 7 Dike Jorge Velásquez Lucien Laurin Claiborne Farm 4th 2 Traffic Mark Phil Grimm Ronnie G. Warren Mr.& Mrs. Robert F. Roberts 5th 1 Top Knight Manuel Ycaza Ray Metcalf Steven B. Wilson Estate 6th 6 Ocean Roar Robert Stewart Gordon Mclean Leo Miller 7th 5 Fleet Allied Dean Hall Harold Carl McBride Mr. & Mrs. V. Kanowsky 8th 4 Rae Jet Robert Howard John Thomas Cosdon Jr. Robert E. Harris
Winning Breeder: Leslie Combs II; (KY)
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