1885 Kentucky Derby
| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 1885 |
| Winning horse | Joe Cotton |
| Jockey | Erskine Henderson |
| Trainer | Abraham Perry |
| Owner | James T. Williams |
| Surface | Dirt |
The 1885 Kentucky Derby was the 11th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 14, 1885.