1924 Kentucky Derby


The 1924 Kentucky Derby was the 50th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race was run on May 17, 1924. The victory for Rosa Hoot's Black Gold marked the second time a woman owned the Derby winner and the second time a woman had been the winning breeder. However, it was the first time in history that a woman both owned and bred the winner. Bracadale actually finished 3rd, obscured on the rail after the close finish. Beau Butler was not close.

Payout

;The Kentucky Derby Payout Schedule
Program
Number
Horse Name
Win
Place
Show
1Black Gold$5.50$5.40$4.40
13Chilhowee$12.30$7.30
10Beau Butler$4.70

The Actual Top 4, in a close finish, were 1st Black Gold, 2nd Chilhowee, 3rd Bracadale, 4th Altawood.

Field

  • Winning Breeder: Rosa M. Hoots
  • Margins – 1/2 length
  • Time – 2:05 1/5
  • Track – Fast