| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 1946 |
| Winning horse | Assault |
| Jockey | Warren Mehrtens |
| Trainer | Max Hirsch |
| Owner | King Ranch |
| Surface | Dirt |
The 1946 Kentucky Derby was the 72nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 1946, on a track rated slow.[1][2]