Kentucky Derby Winners of the Kentucky Derby since 1875 Kentucky Derby winners

| Year_ | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner_ | Time_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Spectacular Bid | Ronnie Franklin | Bud Delp | Hawksworth Farm | 2:02.40 |
| 1978 | Affirmed † | Steve Cauthen | Laz Barrera | Harbor View Farm | 2:01.20 |
| 1977 | Seattle Slew † | Jean Cruguet | William H. Turner, Jr. | Karen L. Taylor | 2:02.20 |
| 1976 | Bold Forbes | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Laz Barrera | E. Rodriguez Tizol | 2:01.60 |
| 1975 | Foolish Pleasure | Jacinto Vasquez | LeRoy Jolley | John L. Greer | 2:02.00 |
| 1974 | Cannonade | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Woody Stephens | John M. Olin | 2:04.00 |
| 1973 | Secretariat † | Ron Turcotte | Lucien Laurin | Meadow Stable | 1:59.40 |
| 1972 | Riva Ridge | Ron Turcotte | Lucien Laurin | Meadow Stud | 2:01.80 |
| 1971 | Canonero II | Gustavo Avila | Juan Arias | Edgar Caibett | 2:03.20 |
| 1970 | Dust Commander | Mike Manganello | Don Combs | Robert E. Lehmann | 2:03.40 |