1948 Kentucky Derby
| Kentucky Derby | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 1948 |
| Winning horse | Citation |
| Jockey | Eddie Arcaro |
| Surface | Dirt |
|
← 1947 1949 → | |
The 1948 Kentucky Derby was the 74th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 1, 1948.[1][2]
Full results
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Citation | Eddie Arcaro | Ben A. Jones | Calumet Farm | ||
| 2nd | Coaltown | Newbold L. Pierson | Ben A. Jones | Calumet Farm | ||
| 3rd | My Request | Douglas Dodson | James P. Conway | B. F. Whitaker | ||
| 4th | Billings | Melvin Peterson | Howard Wells | Walmac Stable | ||
| 5th | Grand Pere | John Gilbert | E. H.J. Shaw | Mrs. J. P. Adams | ||
| 6th | Escadru | Arnold Kirkland | Edward A. Christmas | W. L. Brann |
References
- ↑ "Countdown to the Kentucky Derby | Remembering 1948 winner Citation". Courier-journal.com. 2015-02-17. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
- ↑ "1948". Kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
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