| 26th Kentucky Derby | |
| Class: | Grade I stakes race |
| Horse Race: | Kentucky Derby |
| Location: | Churchill Downs |
| Date: | May 3, 1900 |
| Winning Horse: | Lieut. Gibson |
| Winning Jockey: | Jimmy Boland |
| Winning Trainer: | Charles H. Hughes |
| Winning Owner: | Charles H. Smith |
| Surface: | Dirt |
| Previous: | 1899 |
| Next: | 1901 |
The 1900 Kentucky Derby was the 26th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 3, 1900.[1] The winning time of 2:06.25 set a new Derby record.[2]
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lieut. Gibson | Jimmy Boland | Charles H. Hughes | Charles H. Smith | 2:06.50 | ||
| 2nd | Florizar | Clyde Van Dusen | Hiram J. Scoggan | Hiram J. Scoggan | 3 | ||
| 3rd | Thrive | James Winkfield | Julius C. Cahn | Julius C. Cahn | 2 | ||
| 4th | Highland Lad | Richard Crowhurst | Hiram J. Scoggan | Hiram J. Scoggan | 1 | ||
| 5th | His Excellency | Gilmore | Thomas Clay McDowell | Thomas Clay McDowell | 3 | ||
| 6th | Kentucky Farmer | Monk Overton | Woodford & Buckner | nose | |||
| 7th | Hindus | Harry Vititoe | John H. Morris | George J. Long | 8 |