1895 Kentucky Derby

The 1895 Kentucky Derby was the 21st running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1895. This is the most recent edition of the Kentucky Derby to be run at a distance of 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km), as the race was shortened to 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km) in 1896, which has been maintained since.

1895 Kentucky Derby

The 1895 Kentucky Derby was the 21st running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1895. This is the most recent edition of the Kentucky Derby to be run at a distance of 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km), as the race was shortened to 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km) in 1896, which has been maintained since.