The 1969 Kentucky Derby was the 95th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 3, 1969, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The dirt tracked was in excellent condition for the race.[1][2]
Full results
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Majestic Prince | Bill Hartack | Johnny Longden | Frank M. McMahon | 2:01 4/5 |
| 2nd | 3 | Arts and Letters | Braulio Baeza | J. Elliott Burch | Rokeby Stables | head |
| 3rd | 7 | Dike | Jorge Velásquez | Lucien Laurin | Claiborne Farm | |
| 4th | 2 | Traffic Mark | Phil Grimm | Ronnie G. Warren | Mr.& Mrs. Robert F. Roberts | |
| 5th | 1 | Top Knight | Manuel Ycaza | Ray Metcalf | Steven B. Wilson Estate | |
| 6th | 6 | Ocean Roar | Robert Stewart | Gordon Mclean | Leo Miller | |
| 7th | 5 | Fleet Allied | Dean Hall | Harold Carl McBride | Mr. & Mrs. V. Kanowsky | |
| 8th | 4 | Rae Jet | Robert Howard | John Thomas Cosdon Jr. | Robert E. Harris |
- Winning Breeder: Leslie Combs II; (KY)
References
- ^ "Countdown to the Kentucky Derby | Remembering 1969 winner Majestic Prince". Courier-journal.com. January 27, 2015. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ^ "1969". Kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- "Kentucky Derby". History.com. August 21, 2018. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- Ehalt, Bob (May 15, 2023). "Majestic Prince: A Racehorse Who Lived Up to His Name". Archived from the original on May 2, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
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