The 1921 Kentucky Derby was the 47th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 7, 1921. Behave Yourself was the upset winner of the 1921 Kentucky Derby over his stablemate, Black Servant.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st 1 Behave Yourself Charles Thompson Herbert J. Thompson Edward R. Bradley 2:04.20 2nd 7 Black Servant Lawrence Lyke Herbert J. Thompson Edward R. Bradley Head 3rd 2 Prudery Clarence Kummer James G. Rowe Sr. Harry Payne Whitney 6 4th 10 Tryster Frank Coltiletti James G. Rowe Sr. Harry Payne Whitney 5th 3 Careful Frank Keogh Eugene Wayland Walter J. Salmon Sr. 4 6th 5 Coyne Mack Garner Charles C. Van Meter Harned Bros. 4 7th 4 Leonardo II Andy Schuttinger Kimball Patterson Xalapa Farm Stable 1 8th 12 Uncle Velo Earl Pool Will Perkins George F. Baker 9th 11 Bon Homme Clifford Robinson Kimball Patterson Xalapa Farm Stable 2 10th 6 Planet Henry King Will Buford Hal Price Headley 6 11th 8 Star Voter Lavelle Ensor Henry McDaniel J. K. L. Ross 5 12th 9 Muskallonge George W. CarrollAlbert B. "Alex" Gordon H. C. "Bud" Fisher 1
Winning Breeder: Edward R. Bradley; (KY) Horses Billy Barton, Grey Lag, and Firebrand scratched before the race.
Payout Post Horse Win Place Show 1 Behave Yourself $ 19.30 13.00 5.60 7 Black Servant 13.00 5.60 2 Prudery 3.30
The winner received a purse of $38,450. Second place received $10,000. Third place received $5,000. Fourth place received $2,000.
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