1937 Kentucky Derby

Date: May 8, 1937   

Length: 10 furlongs  

For: 3 year olds 

Location: Churchill Downs, Kentucky

This turned out to be a three horse race with War Admiral, Heelfly, and Burning Star running away from the rest of the field. War Admiral crossed the finish line three lengths ahead of Heelfly and four ahead of Burning Star. No other horse was within ten lengths of War Admiral.


1. War Admiral   $5.00   $3.50   $2.75 in 1:59.8
2. Heelfly              $18.00  $10.00
3. Burning Star                  $6.50
4. Reaping Reward
5. Pompoon
6. No Sir
7. Fencing
8. Dellor
9. Grey Gold
10. Sceneshifter
11. Fairy Hill
12. Court Scandal
13. Barnard F
14. Melodist
15. Military
16. Clodion
17. Billionaire
18. Sir Damion
19. Merry Maker
20. Sunset Trail