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Post Position Draw Reaction: More Positives Than Negatives

Comments from trainers with horses in Saturday's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) indicate there are more positives than negatives.

 Wednesday, April 28, 2004

The Cliff's Edge Installed Morning-Line Favorite for Derby

Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) winner The Cliff's Edge was installed as the moderate 4-1 favorite Wednesday when post positions were drawn for Saturday's Kentucky Derby (gr. I).

 Wednesday, April 28, 2004

Kentucky Derby Stat Sheet

If Empire Maker is to win the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), he'll be bucking 52 years of history. This fact and more stats on the First Saturday in May...

 Saturday, May 03, 2003

Trainers Cite Load Time as Reason for Post Position Picks

When choosing post positions at Wednesday's Kentucky Derby draw, trainers of this year's Derby entrants seemed to focus on minimizing the amount of time their horses would have to spend in the starting gate while the bulky field loads for Saturday's 128th renewal of the 1 1/4-mile classic.

 Wednesday, May 01, 2002