The 1963 Kentucky Derby was the 89th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 1963.

Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st 1 Chateaugay Braulio Baeza James P. Conway Darby Dan Farm 2nd 6 Never Bend Manuel Ycaza Woody Stephens Cain Hoy Stable 3rd 9 Candy Spots Bill Shoemaker Meshach A. Tenney Rex Ellsworth 4th 8 On My Honor Paul Frey James D. Jordan Ambush Stable (Mike & Jack Stein) 5th 7 No Robbery John L. Rotz John M. Gaver Sr. Greentree Stable 6th 3 Bonjour Ismael Valenzuela Hirsch Jacobs Patrice Jacobs 7th 5 Gray Pet Avelino Gomez Julian J. Serna Jr. Walnut Hill Farm 8th 2 Investor Frank Callico F. A. Stone Joseph J. Cherock 9th 4 Royal Tower Gilbert Hernandez V. F. Fulton Bernard J. Ridder

Winning Breeder: John W. Galbreath; (KY)

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