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 –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 –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.
Results Finish Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Final odds EarningsUS$ 1 1 Man o' War Glen Riddle Farm 1–25 $7,700 2 2 Donnacona 20–1 $1,500
References
External links BelmontStakes.com