Just a quick look needed if interested
May 1, 2023 14:27:40 GMT -5
Post by bobtailnag on May 1, 2023 14:27:40 GMT -5
Where Kentucky Derby horses start can either give them an advantage or a disadvantage right out of the gate. Here are the post positions that claim the most Kentucky Derby titles since the introduction of the starting gate in 1930.
Post No. 17 has never won the Kentucky Derby, and only three No 17 horses have finished in the money in 42 overall starts.
Post Position Wins Last win
1 8 Ferdinand (1986)
2 7 Affirmed (1978)
3 5 Real Quiet (1998)
4 5 Super Saver (2010)
5 10 Always Dreaming (2017)
6 2 Sea Hero (1993)
7 7 Justify (2018)
8 9 Medina Spirit (2021)*
9 4 Riva Ridge (1972)
10 9 Giacomo (2005)
11 2 Winning Colors (1988)
12 3 Canonero II (1971)
13 5 Nyquist (2016)
14 2 Carry Back (1961)
15 6 Authentic (2020)
16 4 Animal Kingdom (2011)
17 0 -
18 2 Country House (2019)
19 1 I'll Have Another (2012)
20 2 Big Brown (2008), Rich Strike (2022)
Post No. 17 has never won the Kentucky Derby, and only three No 17 horses have finished in the money in 42 overall starts.
Post Position Wins Last win
1 8 Ferdinand (1986)
2 7 Affirmed (1978)
3 5 Real Quiet (1998)
4 5 Super Saver (2010)
5 10 Always Dreaming (2017)
6 2 Sea Hero (1993)
7 7 Justify (2018)
8 9 Medina Spirit (2021)*
9 4 Riva Ridge (1972)
10 9 Giacomo (2005)
11 2 Winning Colors (1988)
12 3 Canonero II (1971)
13 5 Nyquist (2016)
14 2 Carry Back (1961)
15 6 Authentic (2020)
16 4 Animal Kingdom (2011)
17 0 -
18 2 Country House (2019)
19 1 I'll Have Another (2012)
20 2 Big Brown (2008), Rich Strike (2022)