1888 Kentucky Derby
# 1888 Kentucky Derby

The 1888 Kentucky Derby was the 14th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 14, 1888. The track was labeled as fast.

## Full results

| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1st | 8 | Macbeth II | George Covington | John S. Campbell | Chicago Stable | 2:38.25 |
| 2nd | 2 | Gallifet | Andrew McCarthy | | Melbourne Stable | 1 |
| 3rd | 4 | White | T. Withers | | W. O. Scully | 1 |
| 4th | 3 | Alexandria | L. Jones | | Melbourne Stable | 2 |
| 5th | 5 | The Chevalier | Isaac E. Lewis | | Thomas J. Clay | 1⁄2 |
| 6th | 7 | Autocrat | Anthony Hamilton | | D. Gibson | |
| 7th | 6 | Col. Zeb Ward | Harry Blaylock | | G. M. Rye | |

## Payout

* The winner received a purse of $4,740.
* Second place received $500.
* Third place received $200.
