| 21st Kentucky Derby | |
| Class: | Grade I stakes race |
| Horse Race: | Kentucky Derby |
| Location: | Churchill Downs |
| Date: | May 6, 1895 |
| Distance: | miles (12 furlongs) |
| Winning Horse: | Halma |
| Winning Jockey: | James Perkins |
| Winning Trainer: | Byron McClelland |
| Winning Owner: | Byron McClelland |
| Surface: | Dirt |
| Previous: | 1894 |
| Next: | 1896 |
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 NaNmiles. In 1896, the race was shortened to NaNmiles, which has remained as the current race length.[2]
| 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 |