The 1948 Kentucky Derby was the 74th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 1, 1948, on a track rated sloppy.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st 1 Citation Eddie Arcaro Ben A. Jones Calumet Farm 2:05 2/5 2nd 1a Coaltown Newbold L. Pierson Ben A. Jones Calumet Farm 3rd 5 My Request Douglas Dodson James P. Conway Florence Whitaker 4th 4 Billings Melvin Peterson Howard Wells Walmac Stable 5th 3 Grand Pere John Gilbert E. H. J. Shaw Muriel Vanderbilt Adams 6th 2 Escadru Arnold Kirkland Edward A. Christmas William L. Brann
Winning breeder: Calumet Farm (KY)
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