1957 Kentucky Derby

The 1957 Kentucky Derby was the 83rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 1957.[1][2]

83rd Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 4, 1957
Winning horseIron Liege
JockeyBill Hartack
TrainerHorace A. Jones
OwnerCalumet Farm
SurfaceDirt

Of note, future U.S. Racing Hall of Fame inductee John H. Adams finished eighth and his son John R. Adams finished ninth.

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st 1A Iron Liege Bill Hartack Horace A. Jones Calumet Farm
2nd 5 Gallant Man Bill Shoemaker John A. Nerud Ralph Lowe
3rd 4 Round Table Ralph Neves William Molter Kerr Stable
4th 7 Bold Ruler Eddie Arcaro James E. Fitzsimmons Wheatley Stable
5th 3 Federal Hill William Carstens Milton Rieser Clifford Lussky
6th 6 Indian Creek George Taniguchi James P. Conway Ada L. Rice
7th 2 Mister Jive Hedley Woodhouse George M. "Bud" Carter John L. Applebaum
8th 9 Better Bee John H. Adams Del W. Carroll William S. Miller
9th 8 Shan Pac John Ralph Adams Vester R. Wright T. Alie Grissom

References

  1. "Countdown to the Kentucky Derby | Remembering 1957 winner| Iron Liege". Courier-journal.com. 2015-02-08. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  2. "1957". Kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
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