| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 1896 |
| Distance | 1+1⁄4 miles (10 furlongs) |
| Winning horse | Ben Brush |
| Winning time | 2:07.75 |
| Jockey | Willie Simms |
| Trainer | Hardy Campbell Jr. |
| Owner | Mike F. Dwyer |
| Surface | Dirt |
The 1896 Kentucky Derby was the 22nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1896.[1] This was the first Derby held at the current distance of 1+1⁄4 miles (2.0 km).[2] Accordingly, the winning horse, Ben Brush, set the then-current Derby record at that distance with a time of 2:07.75.