Fastest Kentucky Derby
The current fastest kentucky derby record is 1:59.40, held by Secretariat, set on May 5, 1973. Last checked October 10, 2026.
1:59.40
Secretariat
- Holder
- Secretariat
- Record
- 1:59.40
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky, USA
- Date set
- May 5, 1973
- Recognized by
- Churchill Downs
- Last checked
- October 10, 2026
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