Leonatus

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This file appears in: An Early Derby Winner/Another Derby Winner
Leonatus

The 1883 Kentucky Derby winner, Leonatus, is show here in a drawing from 1886. Image in public domain.

This file appears in: An Early Derby Winner/Another Derby Winner

By Tim Talbott
Historical Marker #1295 in Harrodsburg notes the Mercer County origins of two Kentucky Derby winners: Leonatus in 1883 and George Smith in 1916. Leonatus, winner of the ninth Kentucky Derby (1883) was noted for his stamina and durability. He was…