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]
^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.
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