Who won the Kentucky Derby in 2020? Full results, finish order & highlights from the race

Dan Bernstein

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Tiz The Law could not catch up to Authentic down the stretch of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday in a thrilling rush to the finish line.

Tiz The Law, the heavy favorite, finished second by 1 1/4 lengths after winning the Belmont Stakes earlier in the year. He started quicker than expected but did not produce his typical late burst.

Mr. Big News finished third. Honor A.P. salvaged a horrendous start by coming in fourth.

MORE: Payout breakdown for 2020 Kentucky Derby

This year's Kentucky Derby took place without spectators because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The quiet scene presented a sharp contrast to the typical large crowds donning extravagant outfits and headwear.

Sporting News tracked live Kentucky Derby action with updates and highlights from Churchill Downs. Follow along below for full results.

Who won the Kentucky Derby in 2020?

Authentic, an 8-1 shot ridden by jockey John Velazquez, won the Kentucky Derby in dramatic fashion, finishing ahead of Tiz The Law to give trainer Bob Baffert his sixth career Derby victory. That ties him for the all-time record at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Derby finish order

No.HorseWinPlaceShow
18Authentic18.806.005.00
17Tiz the Law 3.403.20
9Mr. Big News  16.80
16Honor A.P.
2Max Player
4Storm the Court
3Enforceable
15NY Traffic
11Necker Island
5Major Fed
12Sole Volante
14Winning Impression
7Money Moves
13Attachment Rate
8South Bend

$2 Exacta (18-17) paid $41.00
$1 Trifecta (18-17-9) paid $1,311.80
$1 Superfecta (18-17-9-16) paid $7,925.80

Scratched: Finnick the Fence, King Guillermo, Thousand Words.

Kentucky Derby highlights

Kentucky Derby live updates, highlights, results

7:05 p.m. Authentic holds off Tiz The Law to win the Kentucky Derby.

7:05 p.m.: Tiz The Law is pushing Authentic late.

7:04 p.m.: Tiz The Law, who was not expected to make a move until late, starts strong.

7:03 p.m.: We're off!

7:02 p.m.: Horses are arriving at the starting gates.

6:55 p.m.: Almost ready!

6:48 p.m.: There's apparently been a late scratch from the race.

6:46 p.m.: With about 15 minutes until post time, NBC is previewing the jockeys for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.

6:34 p.m.: Colorful as usual.

6:10 p.m.: In a virtual simulation of the race, Tiz The Law comes out on top. This computer generated race is pretty cool looking.

6 p.m.: Here's the favorite.

2020 Kentucky Derby post time

  • TV coverage: NBC, fuboTV
  • Date: Saturday, Sept. 5
  • Post time: 7 p.m. ET

Coverage of the 2020 Kentucky Derby begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 5. Post time is not slated until the afternoon, at 7 p.m. ET. TV audiences can tune into NBC for full coverage, while online streamers can turn to fuboTV, which offers a seven-day free trial.

Kentucky Derby post positions

Tiz The Law, who won the Belmont Stakes earlier this year, will be racing out of the No. 17 post position. Below is the full list of starting spots, as well as each horse's odds of winning the Kentucky Derby, as established by Vegas bookmakers.

Post positionHorseMorning line odds
1Finnick The Fierce50-1
2Max Player30-1
3Enforceable30-1
4Storm The Court50-1
5Major Fed50-1
6King Guillermo20-1
7Money Moves30-1
8South Bend50-1
9Mr. Big News50-1
10Thousand Words15-1
11Necker Island50-1
12Sole Volante30-1
13Attachment Rate50-1
14Winning Impression50-1
15NY Traffic20-1
16Honor A.P.5-1
17Tiz The Law3-5
18Authentic8-1

Dan Bernstein