George Smith

ID: 1374
This file appears in: An Early Derby Winner/Another Derby Winner
George Smith

The 1916 Kentucky Derby winnder, George Smith, is shown here. 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…