1897 Kentucky Derby
# 1897 Kentucky Derby

The 1897 Kentucky Derby was the 23rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 12, 1897.

## Full results

| Finished | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1st | Typhoon II | Fred Garner | Julius C. Cahn | Julius C. Cahn | 2:12.50 |
| 2nd | Ornament | Alonzo Clayton | Charles T. Patterson | Charles T. Patterson & Co. | Neck |
| 3rd | Dr. Catlett | Robert Williams | | Turney Bros. | 20 |
| 4th | Dr. Shepard | John Hill | | Foster Bros. | 4 |
| 5th | Goshen | Walter Wilhite | | John Rodegap | |
| 6th | Ben Brown | S. Ballard | | Charles Fleischmann | |

* Winning Breeder: John B. Ewing; (TN)

## Payout

* The winner received a purse of $4,850.
* Second place received $700.
* Third place received $300.
