How important is post position in Kentucky Derby?
A lot is made over the post position a horse draws in the Kentucky Derby, but how important is it when determining who will win? Securing a position in the first 10 gates greatly increases your chance of victory—it’s happened 90 times, in fact.
What channel is the Kentucky Derby post position draw?
NBC
The 2021 Kentucky Derby’s estimated post time is 6:57 p.m EST. The race will air on NBC, which will begin coverage at 2:30 p.m.
What is the field for Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby 2022 Contenders
| Rank | Rating | Horse / Sire |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.60 | Simplification Not This Time |
| 2 | 6.49 | Epicenter Not This Time |
| 3 | 6.45 | Smile Happy Runhappy |
| 4 | 6.45 | Mo Donegal Uncle Mo |
Has the 1 post ever won the Kentucky Derby?
1, 14 and 16 remained. The No. 1 post hasn’t produced a winner since Ferdinand in 1986 and has become the dreaded spot for horse connections during the Derby draw.
What are the post positions for the 2020 Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby post positions 2020
| Post position | Horse | Live odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnick The Fierce | Scratched |
| 2 | Max Player | 17-1 |
| 3 | Enforceable | 23-1 |
| 4 | Storm The Court | 26-1 |
What is the best post position?
Historically, the best position has been the No. 2 post. Out of the 135 previous Derby runs, the horse in this position has won 29 times. Unlike auto racing where the No.
What are the post positions for the 2021 Kentucky Derby?
The 146th Kentucky Derby was moved from Saturday, May 2 to Saturday, Sept. 5 and was run without fans in the stands. Below are the post positions for the 2021 Kentucky Derby, including current odds as of April 27. 1. Known Agenda (6-1) 2. Like the King (50-1) 3. Brooklyn Strong (50-1) 4. Keepmeinmind (50-1) 5. Sainthood (50-1) 6. O Besos (20-1) 7.
How do Kentucky Derby post positions affect performance?
There are plenty of factors to consider when betting the Run for the Roses, one of which is Kentucky Derby post positions. Where horses sit in the starting gate and how they respond to that post position has a huge impact on performance.
What is the history of the Kentucky Derby post post position?
Post positions have been used in the past 91 Kentucky Derby races, with the starting gate first being introduced in the 1930 Run for the Roses. Prior to proper gates, horses were lined up as best they could behind a series of wires.
What is the best post to start the Derby from?
Traditionally, post positions between 5 to 15 have been considered the most likely to produce winners. Eleven of the 21 Derby winners since the turn of the century have started from gate 13 or higher, compared to just 10 in the 70 years between the starting gate was first introduced in 1930 and 2000.