| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 1979 |
| Distance | 1 1/4 miles |
| Winning horse | Spectacular Bid |
| Winning time | 2:02.40 |
| Final odds | .60-1 |
| Jockey | Ron Franklin |
| Trainer | Bud Delp |
| Owner | Hawksworth Farm |
| Conditions | Three-year-olds |
| Surface | Dirt (fast) |
| Attendance | 128,488 |
The 1979 Kentucky Derby was the 105th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 5, 1979, on a track rated fast.[1][2]