The 1920 Kentucky Derby was the 46th running of the

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. The race took place on May 8, 1920, and was run at a mile and one-quarter.Kentucky Derby History, 1920
/ref> 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.

Full results

*Winning Breeder:

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; (KY) *Horses Golden Broom, Kinnoul, Simpleton, Ethel Gray, and Westwood scratched before the race.

Payout

* The winner received a purse of $30,375. * Second place received $4,000. * Third place received $2,000. * Fourth place received $275.

References

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