The 1939 Kentucky Derby was the 65th running of the Kentucky Derby. The race took place on May 6, 1939.
Full results Finished Post Horse Jockey Trainer Owner Time / behind 1st Johnstown James Stout James E. Fitzsimmons Belair Stud 2:03 2/5 2nd Challedon George Seabo Louis Schaefer William L. Brann 3rd Heather Broom Basil James Earl Sande John Hay Whitney 4th Viscounty Carroll Bierman John J. Flanigan Valdina Farms Stable 5th Technician Johnny Adams Ben A. Jones Woolford Farm 6th El Chico Nick Wall Matthew P. Brady William Ziegler Jr. 7th T. M. Dorsett Leon Haas John B. Theall Joe W. Brown 8th On Location Alfred M. Robertson Roy Waldron Milky Way Farm Stable
Winning breeder: Claiborne Farm (KY)
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