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 .50 points. Jerry Bailey on Worldly Manner is hard to figure since Bailey has won the Derby twice in 11 mounts, and his mounts generally have a chance. This year he'll be enjoying the race from the back of the field as it approaches the wire. Favorable post position.
Post position is a problem only if a horse draws the extreme outside.
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