Kentucky Derby post positions: Nyquist in Gate 13

This year's favorite Nyquist landed in Gate 13.

Author:
SI Wire
Publish date:
May 4, 2016

Horses and jockeys learned their respective post position draws for the 2016 Kentucky Derby, which takes place on Saturday at Churchill Downs.

Last year’s winner, American Pharoah, went on to become the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to win the Triple Crown of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.

This year’s favorite is the undefeated Nyquist at 10–3 odds. A strong challenge is expected from Exaggerator and Mohaymen at 8–1 odds. A majority of the early money bet in Las Vegas was being placed on Mohaymen, according to William Hill’s United States sports book.

Odds may change after the draw.

• LAYDEN: Behind Kentucky Derby favorite Nyquist, a familiar team

Nyquist landed in Gate 13. American Pharoah won out of Gate 16 last year.

Bob Baffert, Triple Crown winner last year, and horse Mor Spirit drew the No. 17 gate. No horse has won from that post position.

Here are the starting positions for each horse:

Gate 1: Trojan Nation

Gate 2: Suddenbreakingnews

Gate 3: Creator

Gate 4: Mo Tom

Gate 5: Gun Runner

Gate 6: My Man Sam

Gate 7: Oscar Nominated