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Everything you need to know about the 2021 Kentucky Derby post positions Apr 27, 2021 J. Keeler Johnson Post positions for the 2021 Kentucky Derby were drawn on Tuesday morning, triggering the annual debate among bettors as to which horses drew well, which drew poorly, and which might enjoy ideal trips in the “Run for the Roses.” Some assumptions will be anecdotal, based on gut feelings and the relative draws of key contenders. Other conclusions will be based on cold, hard data—specifically, the post position statistics meticulously compiled by Churchill Downs since the starting ga...

Charlie Riedel/Associated Press The most exciting two minutes in sports is nearly upon us, and with Tuesday's post position draw, we have an even better idea of how the Kentucky Derby could shake out on Saturday.  But that is, of course, half the fun of the Derby; we know which horses are the favorites, which run well on dirt, which jockeys are bound for the Hall of Fame. But come the running, we can always be surprised.  Brad Cox-trained Essential Quality, who is the favorite in this year's field at 2-1 odds, drew the No. 14 post. The other horses rounding out the top three, Hot Rod Charli...

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