21st Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
1895 Kentucky Derby winner Halma, c. 1907
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 6, 1895
Distance1+1⁄2 miles (12 furlongs)
Winning horseHalma
JockeyJames Perkins
TrainerByron McClelland
OwnerByron McClelland
SurfaceDirt

The 1895 Kentucky Derby was the 21st running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1895.[1] It was the last Kentucky Derby race that was run at a distance of 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km). In 1896, the race was shortened to 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km), which has remained as the current race length.[2]

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st 3 Halma James Perkins Byron McClelland Byron McClelland 2:37.50
2nd 2 Basso William Martin Charles H. Hughes Charles H. Smith 5
3rd 1 Laureate Alonzo Clayton Pastime Stable 4
4th 4 Curator Monk Overton Bashford Manor Stable 5
  • Winning Breeder: Augustus Eastin & Samuel E. Larabie; (KY)

Payout

  • The winner received a purse of $2,970.
  • Second place received $300.
  • Third place received $150.
  • Fourth place received $100.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Kentucky Derby History, 1895
  2. ↑ "1874–1899: Kentucky and Louisville's Early Racing History". Archived from the original on 2010-05-06. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
  3. ↑ "1895 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
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