1895 Kentucky Derby

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
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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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