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28th running of the Kentucky Derby
The
1902 Kentucky Derby
was the 28th running of the
Kentucky Derby
. The race took place on May 3, 1902.
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This marked the first year in which the race was held on its now-traditional day of Saturday; all prior races had taken place anywhere from Monday through Friday.
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Alan-a-Dale
won by a
nose
after going lame while he was well in front of the other horses; jockey
Jimmy Winkfield
held him together as the colt barely won. Inventor finished second. The Rival was third,
1
⁄
2
length behind Inventor.
[3]
Winkfield's win in the 1902 Kentucky Derby was the last time that an
African American
jockey
rode a winning horse in the Kentucky Derby.
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Full results
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Payout
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- The winner received a purse of $4,850.
- Second place received $700.
- Third place received $300.
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References
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