2002 Kentucky Derby
| Kentucky Derby | |
| Location | Churchill Downs |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2002 |
| Winning horse | War Emblem |
| Winning time | 2:01.13 |
| Starting price | 20-1 |
| Jockey | Victor Espinoza |
| Trainer | Bob Baffert |
| Owner | The Thoroughbred Corporation |
| Conditions | Fast |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Attendance | 145,033 |
The 2002 Kentucky Derby was the 128th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 2002, and 145,033 people were in attendance. The race was won by War Emblem who led from start to finish.