The 1884 Kentucky Derby was the 10th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 16, 1884.[1]
Full results
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind | 
| 1st |  | Buchanan | Isaac Murphy | William Bird | Samuel S. Brown & William Cottrill | 2:40.25 | 
| 2nd |  | Loftin | Thomas Sayers |  | R. A. Johnson & Co. |  | 
| 3rd |  | Audrain | C. Richard Fishburn |  | Thomas Jefferson Megibben |  | 
| 4th |  | Bob Miles | Jim McLaughlin |  | James T. Williams |  | 
| 5th |  | Bob Cook | E. Gorham |  | R. M. McClelland |  | 
| 6th |  | Boreas | O'Brien |  | R. M. McClelland |  | 
| 7th |  | Admiral | C. Taylor |  | Clay & Woodford partnership |  | 
| 8th |  | Exploit | W. Conkling |  | Wooding & Puryear |  | 
| 9th |  | Powhattan III | Dow Williams |  | R.A. Johnson & Co. |  | 
Payout
| Post | Horse | Win | Place | Show | 
|  | Buchanan | $ 20.60 |  |  | 
- The winner received a purse of $3,990.
- Second place received $200.[2]
References