• Nine of the last 15 Kentucky Derby winners (60%) started from post 13 or wider, suggesting traffic-free trips are more important than saving ground in the Kentucky Derby. Remarkably, post 20 has the highest win percentage (10.5%) of any post position.

One week out from the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, it's time to determine post positions for the 20-horse field. Starting position can be a key factor in a horse's chances of winning the race, with some gates historically more likely to produce ...