| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 1981 |
| Winning horse | Pleasant Colony |
| Jockey | Jorge Velásquez |
| Trainer | John P. Campo |
| Owner | Buckland Farm |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Attendance | 139,195 |
The 1981 Kentucky Derby was the 107th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 2, 1981,[1][2] with 139,195 people in attendance.[3]