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. Alan-a-Dale won by a nose after going lame while he was well in front of the other horses; jockey Jimmy Winkfield held him together as the colt barely won. Inventor finished second. The Rival was third, $1/2$ length behind Inventor. Winkfield's win in the 1902 Kentucky Derby was the last time that an African American jockey rode a winning horse in the Kentucky Derby.

Payout

 * The winner received a purse of $4,850.
 * Second place received $700.
 * Third place received $300.