| 7th Kentucky Derby | |
| Class: | Grade I stakes race |
| Horse Race: | Kentucky Derby |
| Location: | Churchill Downs |
| Date: | May 17, 1881 |
| Winning Horse: | Hindoo |
| Winning Jockey: | Jim McLaughlin |
| Winning Trainer: | James G. Rowe Sr. |
| Winning Owner: | Dwyer Brothers Stable |
| Surface: | Dirt |
| Previous: | 1880 |
| Next: | 1882 |
The 1881 Kentucky Derby was the 7th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 17, 1881.[1]
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hindoo | Jim McLaughlin | James G. Rowe Sr. | Dwyer Bros. | 2:40.00 | ||
| 2nd | Lelex | Alonzo Allen | Barak G. Thomas | ||||
| 3rd | Alfambra | G. Evans | G. W. Bowen & Co. | ||||
| 4th | Sligo | William Donohue | H. Price McGrath | ||||
| 5th | Getaway | T. Fisher | Milton Young | ||||
| 6th | Calycanthus | G. Smith | H. Price McGrath |
| Post | Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindoo | $ 6.60 | ||||
| Lelex | $12.70 |