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 38–mile race (11 f; 2.2 km) by 20 lengths over Donnacona.[1]

52nd Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes
Grade I stakes race
LocationBelmont Park
Elmont, New York, U.S.
DateJune 12, 1920
Winning horseMan o' War
Winning time2:14 15
JockeyClarence Kummer
TrainerLouis Feustel
OwnerGlen Riddle Farm
ConditionsFast
SurfaceDirt
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Man o' War's time of 2:14.2 set a world record for 1 38–mile.[2]

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Finish PP Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Final odds Earnings
US$
1 1 Man o' War Clarence Kummer Louis Feustel Glen Riddle Farm 1–25 $7,700
2 2 Donnacona Newton Barrett Max Hirsch George W. Loft 20–1 $1,500

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