1895 Kentucky Derby
The 1895 Kentucky Derby was the 21st running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1895.[1] This is the most recent edition of the Kentucky Derby to be run at a distance of 1 1⁄2 miles (2.4 km), as the race was shortened to 1 1⁄4 miles (2.0 km) in 1896, which has been maintained since.[2]
| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
.jpg) 1895 Kentucky Derby winner Halma, c. 1907 | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 1895 |
| Distance | 1 1⁄2 miles (12 furlongs) |
| Winning horse | Halma |
| Jockey | James Perkins |
| Trainer | Byron McClelland |
| Owner | Byron McClelland |
| Surface | Dirt |
Full results
| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Halma | James Perkins | Byron McClelland | Byron McClelland | 2:37.50 | |
| 2nd | Basso | William Martin | Charles H. Smith | 5 | ||
| 3rd | Laureate | Alonzo Clayton | Pastime Stable | 4 | ||
| 4th | 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]
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References
- Kentucky Derby History, 1895
- "1874–1899: Kentucky and Louisville's Early Racing History". Archived from the original on 2010-05-06. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
- "1895 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2010-11-16.
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