1895 Kentucky Derby
The 1895 Kentucky Derby was the 21st running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1895. 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.
| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
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 |
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