| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 1942 |
| Winning horse | Shut Out |
| Jockey | Wayne D. Wright |
| Trainer | John M. Gaver Sr. |
| Owner | Greentree Stable |
| Surface | Dirt |
The 1942 Kentucky Derby was the 68th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 2, 1942.[1][2]