title: 1902 Kentucky Derby
text: # 1902 Kentucky Derby
  
  The 1902 Kentucky Derby was the 28th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 3, 1902. This marked the first year in which the race was held on its now-traditional day of Saturday; all prior races had taken place anywhere from Monday through Friday.
  
  ## Full results
  
  | Finished | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1st | Alan-a-Dale | Jimmy Winkfield | Thomas Clay McDowell | Thomas Clay McDowell | 2:08.75 |
  | 2nd | Inventor | Robert "Tiny" Williams | | T. W. Moore | Nose |
  | 3rd | The Rival | Nash Turner | Thomas Clay McDowell | Thomas Clay McDowell | 1⁄2 |
  | 4th | Abe Frank | Monk Coburn | Henry McDaniel | George C. Bennett & Co. | Nose |
  
  ## Payout
  
  * The winner received a purse of $4,850.
  * Second place received $700.
  * Third place received $300.
  