1920 Kentucky Derby

The 1920 Kentucky Derby was the 46th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 8, 1920, and was run at a mile and one-quarter.[1] Paul Jones won the race by a nose after staving off Upset, who showed impressive speed on the home stretch, and On Watch, who was a close third.[2]

46th Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
Paul Jones after winning the 1920 Kentucky Derby
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 8, 1920
Winning horsePaul Jones
JockeyTed Rice
TrainerWilliam Garth
OwnerRal Parr
SurfaceDirt

Full results
Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st 2 Paul Jones Ted Rice William M. Garth Ral Parr 2:09.00
2nd 5 Upset José Rodriguez James G. Rowe Sr. Harry P. Whitney Head
3rd 13 On Watch Newton Barrett Max Hirsch George W. Loft 4
4th 8 Damask Eddie Ambrose Mose Goldblatt Harry P. Whitney 4
5th 7 Donnacona William O'Brien Max Hirsch George W. Loft 2
6th 15 Blazes Clarence Kummer William M. Garth Ral Parr 4
7th 4 By Golly Lawrence Lyke Herbert J. Thompson Edward R. Bradley 1⁄2
8th 14 Wildair Laverne Fator James G. Rowe Sr. Harry P. Whitney Head
9th 9 Bersagliere Thomas Murray James N. Evans Gifford A. Cochran Head
10th 6 Patches Jack Hanover Albert B. "Alex" Gordon F. C. Bain 1⁄2
11th 1 Herron James Butwell William J. Daly E. Alvarez 4
12th 10 Sandy Beal J. Williams Nathanial K. Beal W. S. Murray 1⁄2
13th 3 Prince Pal Andy Schuttinger William M. Wallace Simms & Oliver 1⁄2
14th 11 David Harum Charles Fairbrother William H. Karrick William R. Coe 2
15th 12 Cleopatra Linus McAtee William H. Karrick William R. Coe 1+1⁄2
16th 17 Peace Pennant Mack Garner Joseph S. Hawkins William F. Polson 5
17th 16 Sterling John Callahan Charles C. Van Meter Charles C. Van Meter 20
  • Winning Breeder: John E. Madden; (KY)
  • Horses Golden Broom, Kinnoul, Simpleton, Ethel Gray, and Westwood scratched before the race.[3]

Payout
Post Horse Win Place Show
2 Paul Jones $ 34.40 12.30 6.60
5 Upset 3.20 3.00
13 On Watch 4.00
  • The winner received a purse of $30,375.
  • Second place received $4,000.
  • Third place received $2,000.
  • Fourth place received $275.[3]

References
  1. Kentucky Derby History, 1920
  2. "Paul Jones Pedigree". www.kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
  3. "1920 Kentucky Derby Results Tables" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-26. Retrieved 2011-12-22.


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