1895 Kentucky Derby
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| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
.jpg) 1895 Kentucky Derby winner Halma, c. 1907 | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
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| 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 |
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
[edit]| Finished | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time / behind |
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| 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
[edit]- The winner received a purse of $2,970.
- Second place received $300.
- Third place received $150.
- Fourth place received $100.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ 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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