1920 Belmont Stakes

American horse race 52nd Belmont Stakes Grade I stakes race Belmont Stakes Belmont ParkElmont, New York, U.S. June 12, 1920 Man o' War 2:14 1 5 Clarence Kummer Louis Feustel Glen Riddle Farm Fast Dirt 1919 1921 The 1920 Belmont Stakes was the 52nd running of the Belmont Stakes. It was the 14th Belmont Stakes held at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York and was held on June 12, 1920. With a field of only two horses, heavily favored Man o' War won the 1 3 8–mile race (11 f; 2.2 km) by 20 lengths over Donnacona.1920 Belmont Stakes chart. Man o' War's time of 2:14.2 set a world record for 1 3 8–mile.Big Red sets record at Belmont Stakes. History.com. This was the last edition of the Belmont Stakes to be raced in a clockwise direction, with turns to the right. The following year, the track switched to counterclockwise racing, which has continued to this day.https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-belmont-stakes/ 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Belmont Stakes David Heim CBS News June 4, 2015 September 19, 2026 Results Finish Post position PP Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Final odds EarningsUS$ 1 1 Man o' War Clarence Kummer Louis Feustel Glen Riddle Farm 1–25 1$7,700 2 2 Donnacona Newton Barrett 1 Max Hirsch George W. Loft 20–1 2$1,500 References External links BelmontStakes.com Category:Belmont Stakes races Belmont Stakes Belmont Stakes Belmont Stakes Category:June 1920 sports events in the United States Category:June 1920 in the United States