2008 Kentucky Derby Post positions Post positions

| Finished | Time_Behind | Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Owner_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 08 ¼ | 16 | Denis of Cork | Calvin Borel | David Carroll | Mr. & Mrs. William K. Warren Jr. |
| 9 | 15 ¾ | 17 | Cowboy Cal | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | Stonerside Stable |
| 5 | 11 ¾ | 18 | Recapturetheglory | E. T. Baird | Louie J. Roussel III | Louie J. Roussel III & Ronald Lamarque |
| 17 | 36 ¾ | 19 | Gayego | Mike Smith | Paulo Lobo | Cubanacan Stables |
| 1 | - 2:01.82 | 20 | Big Brown | Kent Desormeaux | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. | IEAH Stables & Paul Pompa Jr. |