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1911 Kentucky Derby 
Summary
The 1911 Kentucky Derby was the 37th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 13, 1911.[1] Meridian's winning time of 2:05.00 set a new Derby record.[2]
| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
 Meridian with R.F. Carman and jockey George Archibald at the 1911 Kentucky Derby | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 1911 |
| Winning horse | Meridian |
| Jockey | George Archibald |
| Trainer | Albert Ewing |
| Owner | Richard F. Carman Sr. |
| Surface | Dirt |
Full results edit
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Meridian | George Archibald | Albert Ewing | Richard F. Carman Sr. | 2:05.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Governor Gray | Roscoe Troxler | James S. Everman | R. N. Smith | 3⁄4 |
| 3rd | 1 | Colston | Jess Conley | Raleigh Colston | Raleigh Colston | 15 |
| 4th | 2 | Mud Sill | Ted Koerner | William H. Fizer | J. Hal Woodford & Buckner | 2 |
| 5th | 3 | Jack Denman | J. Wilson | George Walker | Francis J. Pons | Head |
| 6th | 6 | Round the World | Matt McGee | William G. Yanke | William G. Yanke | 1 |
| 7th | 4 | Col. Hogan | J. McIntyre | S. Miller Henderson | Henderson & Hogan | 15 |
- Winning Breeder: Charles L. Harrison; (KY)
- Horses Jabot, Ramazan, and Captain Carmody scratched before the race.
Payout edit
| Post | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Meridian | $ 7.80 | 2.70 | 2.70 |
| 7 | Governor Gray | 2.70 | 2.60 | |
| 1 | Colston | 3.80 |
- The winner received a purse of $4,850.
- Second place received $700.
- Third place received $300.[2]
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