Since 1950, only 15 trainers have won the Derby on their first try. Horses with trainers who have had at least one previous Derby starter earn a point. A jockey who has had several mounts and at least one win in the Derby has a marked advantage . Horses whose jockeys have ridden in at least one Derby earn a point. Favorable post position.
Post position is only a problem if a horse draws the extreme outside.
If a horse is drawn for these post positions, it earns a point. E-mail this story to a friend. Kentucky Connect and may not be republished without permission. All rights reserved. Any copying, redistribution, or retransmission of any of the contents of this service without the expressed written consent of Kentucky Connect is prohibited.