LEXINGTON, KY – Shadwell Stable’s undefeated Malathaat is the 5/2 morning line favorite in a field of 14 3-year-old fillies entered Monday for the 147th running of the $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) to be run at 1 1/8 miles Friday afternoon at Churchill Downs.
“I’m basically fine with the draw,” trainer Todd Pletcher said. “I probably would have preferred to be a bit more toward the middle but if it was a case of drawing inside or outside, I’ll take the outside. It’ll work out fine.”
Post position is important in every race, but in a race like the Kentucky Oaks this year with 14 horses, it’s vital. How do you feel about Malathaat drawing post 10 toward the outside? Here are the trends you need to know before you make your pick.
Kentucky Oaks Post Position Trends
Looking back at the last 10 runnings of the Kentucky Oaks, an outside draw actually tends to give horses an edge. In fact, in the past 10 years, horses exiting from post position 9 or higher won at an incredible 70% clip!
Here are the most recent winning Kentucky Oaks post positions:
| Year | Horse | Post |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Shedaresthedevil | 7 |
| 2019 | Serengeti Empress | 13 |
| 2018 | Monomoy Girl | 14 |
| 2017 | Abel Tasman | 13 |
| 2016 | Cathryn Sophia | 12 |
| 2015 | Lovely Maria | 7 |
| 2014 | Untapable | 13 |
| 2013 | Princess of Sylmar | 6 |
| 2012 | Believe You Can | 9 |
| 2011 | Plum Pretty | 12 |
When you look at this year’s field for the Kentucky Oaks, the morning line favorite Malathaat drew post 10, which only seems to further increase her chances of winning. Other fillies who could benefit: Will’s Secret, Search Results, Competitive Speed, and Millefeuille.
| POST | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER | M/L ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pauline's Pearl | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Steve Asmussen | 20/1 |
| 2 | Maracuja | Kendrick Carmouche | Rob Atras | 20/1 |
| 3 | Clairiere | Tyler Gaffalione | Steve Asmussen | 5/1 |
| 4 | Crazy Beautiful | Jose Ortiz | Kenny McPeek | 15/1 |
| 5 | Pass the Champagne | Javier Castellano | George Weaver | 15/1 |
| 6 | Travel Column | Florent Geroux | Brad Cox | 3/1 |
| 7 | Ava's Grace | David Cohen | Robertino Diodoro | 50/1 |
| 8 | Moraz | Umberto Rispoli | Michael McCarthy | 30/1 |
| 9 | Coach | Luis Saez | Brad Cox | 50/1 |
| 10 | Malathaat | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | 5/2 |
| 11 | Will's Secret | Jon Court | Dallas Stewart | 30/1 |
| 12 | Search Results | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad Brown | 3/1 |
| 13 | Competitive Speed | Chris Landeros | Javier Gonzalez | 50/1 |
| 14 | Millefeuille | Joel Rosario | Bill Mott | 20/1 |
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