1878 Kentucky Derby
# 1878 Kentucky Derby

The 1878 Kentucky Derby was the 4th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 21, 1878. Winning horse Day Star set a new Kentucky Derby record with a winning time of 2:37.25.

## Full results

| Finished | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1st | Day Star | Jimmy Carter | Lee Paul | Thomas J. Nichols | 2:37.25 |
| 2nd | Himyar | P. Robinson | | Barak G. Thomas | |
| 3rd | Leveler | Robert Swim | | R. H. Owens | |
| 4th | Solicitor | B. Edwards | | L. P. Tarlton | |
| 5th | McHenry | W. James | | Gen. Abe Buford | |
| 6th | Respond | Ramey | | Rodes & Carr | |
| 7th | Burgundy | L. Jones | | J. M. Wooding | |
| 8th | Earl of Beaconsfield | Mahoney | | A. Strauss & Co. | |
| 9th | Charley Bush | J. Miller | | Jennings & Hunt | |

## Payout

| Post | Horse | Win | Place | Show |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Day Star | $ 30.60 | | |

* The winner received a purse of $4,050.
* Second place received $200.
