1898 Kentucky Derby
# 1898 Kentucky Derby

The 1898 Kentucky Derby was the 24th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 1898.

## Full results

| Finished | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1st | Plaudit | Willie Simms | John E. Madden | John E. Madden | 2:09.00 |
| 2nd | Lieber Karl | Tommy Burns | George Walker | John W. Schorr | Nose |
| 3rd | Isabey | A. Knapp | | Stanton & Tucker | 20 |
| 4th | Han d'Or | Jess Conley | | George A. Singerly | |

* Winning breeder: Dr. John D. Neet (KY)

## Payout

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