Day Star (1875–1893) was the winner of the 4th annual Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs on May 21, 1878.
He was a chestnut colt that was foaled in Kentucky and was sired by Star Davis (by the successful Glencoe).
Day Star won the Derby by two lengths in an official time of 2:37.25, beating the race record set by Aristides in 1875, and winning a total of $4,050.
[2] A 1910 Daily Racing Form article states that Day Star was sold after his racing career and stood at stud on a western farm, dying at the age of 18 years in 1893.
[3] 1849 1831 1840 1869 1850 1860 Legend – ₩ = Triple Crown winners, ♥ = Filly