1946 Kentucky Derby

72nd Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby
Grade I stakes race
LocationChurchill Downs
DateMay 4, 1946
Winning horseAssault
JockeyWarren Mehrtens
TrainerMax Hirsch
OwnerKing Ranch
SurfaceDirt
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The 1946 Kentucky Derby was the 72nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 4, 1946, on a track rated slow.[1][2]

Full results

Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind
1st 3 Assault Warren Mehrtens Max Hirsch King Ranch 2:06 3/5
2nd 5 Spy Song Johnny Longden Jack C. Hodgins Dixiana Farm
3rd 11 Hampden Job Dean Jessop Richard E. Handlen Foxcatcher Farm
4th 1 Lord Boswell Eddie Arcaro James W. Smith Maine Chance Farm
5th 1C Knock Down Robert Permane James W. Smith Maine Chance Farm
6th 6 Alamond Arnold Kirkland John H. Skirvin Alwin C. Ernst
7th 14 Bob Murphy Albert Bodiou Charlie Sanborn David Ferguson
8th 7 Pellicle George F. Hettinger E. Leigh Cotton Hal Price Headley
9th 1A Perfect Bahram Ted Atkinson James W. Smith Maine Chance Farm
10th 2 Rippey Ferril Zufelt Edward L. Synder William Helis
11th 15 Jobar J. Raymond Layton Don Yates H. W. Fielding
12th 10 Dark Jungle Andy Loturco John M. Goode Lucas B. Combs
13th 13 Alworth Ovie Scurlock John B. Partridge Mrs. R. D. Patterson
14th 9 With Pleasure Charles Wahler E. G. Porter Brolite Farm
15th 4 Marine Victory Donnie Alvin Padgett Albert Dunne Bobanet Stable
16th 8 Wee Admiral William Watson Arthur Brent Col. R. S. McLaughlin
17th 12 Kendor Willie Lee Johnson R. S. Young Mrs. D. Hollingsworth

References

  1. ^ "Countdown to the Kentucky Derby | Remembering 1946 winner Assault". Courier-journal.com. 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2016-06-24.
  2. ^ "1946". Kentuckyderby.com. Retrieved 2016-06-24.


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