| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 1972 |
| Winning horse | Riva Ridge |
| Jockey | Ron Turcotte |
| Trainer | Lucien Laurin |
| Owner | Meadow Stable |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Attendance | 130,564 |
The 1972 Kentucky Derby was the 98th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1972,[1][2] with 130,564 people in attendance.[3]