1974 Kentucky Derby
The 1974 Kentucky Derby was the 100th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 1974, with 163,628 people in attendance. The 1974 Kentucky Derby holds the title of the second-largest crowd in the history of U.S. Thoroughbred racing. The 1974 running featured the largest field size in Kentucky Derby History with 23 starters.