1986 Kentucky Derby
| Kentucky Derby | |
| Grade I stakes race | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 1986 |
| Winning horse | Ferdinand |
| Jockey | Bill Shoemaker |
| Trainer | Charles E. Whittingham |
| Owner | Elizabeth A. Keck |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Attendance | 123,819 |
The 1986 Kentucky Derby was the 112th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 3, 1986, with 123,819 people in attendance.