1879 Kentucky Derby
# 1879 Kentucky Derby

The 1879 Kentucky Derby was the 5th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 20, 1879. The winning horse Lord Murphy set a new Derby record with a winning time of 2:37.00.

## Full results

| Finished | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1st | Lord Murphy | Charles Shauer | George Rice | Geo. W. Darden & Co. | 2:37.00 |
| 2nd | Falsetto | Isaac Murphy | | J.W.H. Reynolds | |
| 3rd | Strathmore | Hightower | | George Cadwallader | |
| 4th | Trinidad | Alonzo Allen | | Daniel Swigert | |
| 5th | One Dime | L. Jones | | G. W. Bowen & Co. | |
| 6th | General Pike | John Stoval | | Gen. Abe Buford | |
| 7th | Ada Glenn | Ramey | | G. D. Wilson | |
| 8th | Buckner | D. Edwards | | H. W. Farris | |
| 9th | Wissahickon | L. Hawkins | | H. Price McGrath | |

## Payout

* The winner received a purse of $3,550.
* Second place received $200.
