The 1904 Kentucky Derby was the 30th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 2, 1904.[1] This year in Derby history is notable for several important firsts. Elwood, the winning horse, was owned by Lasca Durnell which marked the first time a female owner won the Derby.[2] The winner was bred by Emma Holt Prather of Faustiana Stock Farm in Nodaway County, Missouri and was the first time a Derby winner was bred by a woman.[3] In addition, Elwood was the first winner bred in the state of Missouri and through 2020 no other winner has been bred in that state.
30th Kentucky Derby|
1904 Kentucky Derby winner Elwood |
Location | Churchill Downs |
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Date | May 2, 1904 |
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Winning horse | Elwood |
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Jockey | Shorty Prior |
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Trainer | Charles E. Durnell |
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Owner | Lasca Durnell |
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Surface | Dirt |
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- The winner received a purse of $4,850.
- Second place received $700.
- Third place received $300.[4]