1895 Kentucky Derby

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21st Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
Halma (horse).jpg
1895 Kentucky Derby winner Halma, c. 1907
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 6, 1895
Distance1+12 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] This is the most recent edition of the Kentucky Derby to be run at a distance of 1+12 miles (2.4 km), as the race was shortened to 1+14 miles (2.0 km) in 1896, and has been maintained since.[2]

Full results[]

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st Halma Byron McClelland Byron McClelland 2:37.50
2nd Basso William Martin Charles H. Smith 5
3rd Laureate Alonzo Clayton Pastime Stable 4
4th Curator 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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