122nd_Kentucky_Derby
1996 Kentucky Derby
122nd running of the Kentucky Derby
The 1996 Kentucky Derby was the 122nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 1996.[1] There were 142,668 in attendance. The loss by 7-2 favorite Unbridled's Song marked the 17th year in a row that the betting favorite failed to win the race.[2] The winning horse Grindstone was sired by another Kentucky Derby winner, Unbridled.[3]