title: 1895 Kentucky Derby
text: # 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.
  
  ## 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.
  