Kentucky Derby Winning Post Positions

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The use of a starting gate at the Kentucky Derby began in 1930.

Here are the Kentucky Derby winners based on post positions since then.

1 — 8 winners

Ferdinand (1986); Chateaugay (1963); Needles (1956); Hill Gail (1952);

Citation (1948); Gallahadion (1940); Lawrin (1938); War Admiral (1937).

2 — 7 winners

Affirmed (1978); Bold Forbes (1976); Cannonade (1974); Dust Commander (1970);

Tim Tam (1958); Ponder (1949); Assault (1946).

3 — 5 winners
Real Quiet (1998); Alysheba (1987); Spectacular Bid (1979); Foolish Pleasure (1975); Shut Out (1942).

4 — 5 winners
Super Saver (2010); Seattle Slew (1977); Decidedly (1962); Pensive (1944); Whirlaway (1941).

5 — 10 winners

Always Dreaming (2017); California Chrome (2014); Funny Cide (2003); War Emblem (2002); Silver Charm (1997);

Strike the Gold (1991); Count Fleet (1943); Johnstown (1939); Bold Venture (1936); Twenty Grand (1931).

6 — 2 winners
Sea Hero (1993); Iron Liege (1957).

7 — 7 winners

Justify (2018); Street Sense (2007); Pleasant Colony (1981); Proud Clarion (1967);

Northern Dancer (1964); Determine (1954); Gallant Fox (1930).

8 — 8 winners

Mine That Bird (2009); Barbaro (2006); Go for Gin (1994); Unbridled (1990);

Majestic Prince (1969); Lucky Debonair (1965); Swaps (1955); Cavalcade (1934).

9 — 4 winners
Riva Ridge (1972); Venetian Way (1960); Tomy Lee (1959); Count Turf (1951).

10 — 9 winners
Giacomo (2005); Lil E. Tee (1992); Sunday Silence (1989); Spend a Buck (1985);

Sunny’s Halo (1983); Genuine Risk (1980); Secretariat (1973); Dark Star (1953); Omaha (1935).

11 — 2 winners
Winning Colors (1988); Brokers Tip (1933).

12 — 3 winners
Canonero II (1971); Kauai King (1966); Hoop Jr. (1945)

13 — 5 winners
Nyquist (2016); Smarty Jones (2004); Forward Pass (1968); Jet Pilot (1947); Burgoo King (1932).

14 — 2 winners
Carry Back (1961); Middleground (1950).

15 — 3 winners
Fusaichi Pegasus (2000); Grindstone (1996); Swale (1984)

16 — 5 winners
Orb (2013); Animal Kingdom (2011); Monarchos (2001); Charismatic (1999); Thunder Gulch (1995).

17 — 0 winners

18 — 2 winners
American Pharoah (2015); Gato Del Sol (1982).

19 — 1 winner
I’ll Have Another (2012).

20 — 1 winner
Big Brown (2008).

[UpInClass]

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Apr 25, 2019 12:20:46 GMT -5 Lucky Numbers said:

1 — 8 winners WAR OF WILL

Ferdinand (1986); Chateaugay (1963); Needles (1956); Hill Gail (1952);

Citation (1948); Gallahadion (1940); Lawrin (1938); War Admiral (1937).

2 — 7 winners TAX

Affirmed (1978); Bold Forbes (1976); Cannonade (1974); Dust Commander (1970);

Tim Tam (1958); Ponder (1949); Assault (1946).

3 — 5 winners BY MY STANDARDS
Real Quiet (1998); Alysheba (1987); Spectacular Bid (1979); Foolish Pleasure (1975); Shut Out (1942).

4 — 5 winners GREY MAGICIAN
Super Saver (2010); Seattle Slew (1977); Decidedly (1962); Pensive (1944); Whirlaway (1941).

5 — 10 winners IMPROBABLE

Always Dreaming (2017); California Chrome (2014); Funny Cide (2003); War Emblem (2002); Silver Charm (1997);

Strike the Gold (1991); Count Fleet (1943); Johnstown (1939); Bold Venture (1936); Twenty Grand (1931).

6 — 2 winners VEKOMA
Sea Hero (1993); Iron Liege (1957).

7 — 7 winners MAXIMUM SECURITY

Justify (2018); Street Sense (2007); Pleasant Colony (1981); Proud Clarion (1967);

Northern Dancer (1964); Determine (1954); Gallant Fox (1930).

8 — 8 winners TACITUS

Mine That Bird (2009); Barbaro (2006); Go for Gin (1994); Unbridled (1990);

Majestic Prince (1969); Lucky Debonair (1965); Swaps (1955); Cavalcade (1934).

9 — 4 winners PLUS QUE PARFAIT
Riva Ridge (1972); Venetian Way (1960); Tomy Lee (1959); Count Turf (1951).

10 — 9 winners CUTTING HUMOR
Giacomo (2005); Lil E. Tee (1992); Sunday Silence (1989); Spend a Buck (1985);

Sunny’s Halo (1983); Genuine Risk (1980); Secretariat (1973); Dark Star (1953); Omaha (1935).

11 — 2 winners HAIKAL
Winning Colors (1988); Brokers Tip (1933).

12 — 3 winners OMAHA BEACH
Canonero II (1971); Kauai King (1966); Hoop Jr. (1945)

13 — 5 winners CODE OF HONOR
Nyquist (2016); Smarty Jones (2004); Forward Pass (1968); Jet Pilot (1947); Burgoo King (1932).

14 — 2 winners WIN WIN WIN
Carry Back (1961); Middleground (1950).

15 — 3 winners MASTER FENCER
Fusaichi Pegasus (2000); Grindstone (1996); Swale (1984)

16 — 5 winners GAME WINNER
Orb (2013); Animal Kingdom (2011); Monarchos (2001); Charismatic (1999); Thunder Gulch (1995).

17 — 0 winners ROADSTER

18 — 2 winners LONG RANGE TODDY
American Pharoah (2015); Gato Del Sol (1982).

19 — 1 winner SPINOFF
I’ll Have Another (2012).

20 — 1 winner COUNTRY HOUSE
Big Brown (2008).

[jolyb]

Roadster is not at the very top of my list of horses to win, but he is certainly in the group to include in any multi-race exotics or an Oaks/Derby Double.

I'd never leave him off of the ticket just because a horse has never won from the 17 post.  It is an amazing statistic that no one has since the records were kept beginning in 1930.