| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 1971 |
| Winning horse | Canonero II |
| Jockey | Gustavo Ávila |
| Trainer | Juan D. Arias |
| Owner | Edgar Caibett |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Attendance | 123,284 |
The 1971 Kentucky Derby was the 97th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 1, 1971,[1][2] with 123,284 people in attendance.[3]