Post position is important in every race, but in the Kentucky Derby (G1), it’s magnified. With a full field of horses loading into the 2022 Kentucky Derby gate, post position analysis is an important part of handicapping the race and dramatically affects which horses you play.
Don’t worry – Mike “Somobomb” Somich is here to help!
Kentucky Derby Wagering Guide
For a more in-depth look at the race, including pace projections, check out our Inside Track to the Kentucky Derby wagering guide! Features in-depth analysis of every stakes on the card including the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1). But that’s not all! Get bonus race-by-race analysis and betting suggestions for the entire Kentucky Derby card, PLUS bonus analysis for Friday’s Kentucky Oaks (G1)!
| POST | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER | M/L ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mo Donegal | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd Pletcher | 10/1 |
| 2 | Happy Jack | Rafael Bejarano | Doug O'Neill | 30/1 |
| 3 | Epicenter | Joel Rosario | Steve Asmussen | 7/2 |
| 4 | Summer Is Tomorrow | Mikael Barzalona | Bhupat Seemar | 30/1 |
| 5 | Smile Happy | Corey Lanerie | Kenny McPeek | 20/1 |
| 6 | Messier | John Velazquez | Tim Yakteen | 8/1 |
| 7 | Crown Pride | Christophe Lemaire | Koichi Shintani | 20/1 |
| 8 | Charge It | Luis Saez | Todd Pletcher | 20/1 |
| 9 | Tiz the Bomb | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Kenny McPeek | 30/1 |
| 10 | Zandon | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown | 3/1 |
| 11 | Pioneer of Medina | Joe Bravo | Todd Pletcher | 30/1 |
| 12 | Taiba | Mike Smith | Tim Yakteen | 12/1 |
| 13 | Simplification | Jose Ortiz | Antonio Sano | 30/1 |
| 14 | Barber Road | Reylu Gutierrez | John Ortiz | 30/1 |
| 15 | White Abarrio | Tyler Gaffalione | Saffie Joseph Jr. | 10/1 |
| 16 | Cyberknife | Florent Geroux | Brad Cox | 20/1 |
| 17 | Classic Causeway | Julien Leparoux | Brian Lynch | 30/1 |
| 18 | Tawny Port | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Brad Cox | 30/1 |
| 19 | Zozos | Manny Franco | Brad Cox | 20/1 |
| 20 | Ethereal Road | Luis Contreras | D. Wayne Lukas | 30/1 |
| 21 (AE) | Rich Strike | Sonny Leon | Eric Reed | 30/1 |
| 22 (AE) | Rattle N Roll | James Graham | Kenny McPeek | 30/1 |
| POST | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER | M/L ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secret Oath | Luis Saez | D. Wayne Lukas | 6/1 |
| 2 | Nostalgic | Jose Ortiz | Bill Mott | 15/1 |
| 3 | Hidden Connection | Reylu Gutierrez | Bret Calhoun | 20/1 |
| 4 | Nest | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd Pletcher | 5/2 |
| 5 | Goddess of Fire | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | 15/1 |
| 6 | Yuugiri | Florent Geroux | Rodolphe Brisset | 30/1 |
| 7 | Echo Zulu | Joel Rosario | Steve Asmussen | 4/1 |
| 8 | Venti Valentine | Tyler Gaffalione | Jorge Abreu | 20/1 |
| 9 | Desert Dawn | Umberto Rispoli | Phil D'Amato | 20/1 |
| 10 | Kathleen O. | Javier Castellano | Shug McGaughey | 7/2 |
| 11 | Cocktail Moments | Corey Lanerie | Kenny McPeek | 30/1 |
| 12 | Candy Raid | Rafael Bejarano | Keith Desormeaux | 30/1 |
| 13 | Shahama | Flavien Prat | Todd Pletcher | 15/1 |
| 14 | Turnerloose | Manny Franco | Brad Cox | 20/1 |
