2001 Kentucky Derby
| Kentucky Derby | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2001 |
| Distance | 1+1⁄4 mi (10 furlongs; 2,012 m) |
| Winning horse | Monarchos |
| Jockey | Jorge Chavez |
| Trainer | John T. Ward, Jr. |
| Owner | John C. Oxley |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Attendance | 154,210 |
The 2001 Kentucky Derby was the 127th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 5, 2001. There was a crowd of 154,210 in attendance. The 127th Kentucky Derby was the first to be broadcast on NBC, garnering a Nielsen rating of 8.1.