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Kentucky Derby Post Draw Today Sets Field for 152nd Run at Churchill Downs

Today’s pill-pull draw fixes the starting gates to shape race tactics.

Overview

  • The post-position draw, which begins Saturday around 2 p.m. ET, will stream free on KentuckyDerby.com and the Derby YouTube channel using a pill-pull that pairs each horse’s name with a numbered gate.
  • The 20-horse lineup is determined by qualifying points, led by Commandment with 150, Further Ado with 135, and Renegade with 125.
  • Early odds tab Renegade as the favorite, with Commandment and The Puma also viewed as major threats on the betting board.
  • Confirmed mounts include Irad Ortiz Jr. on Renegade, Luis Saez on Commandment, John Velazquez on Further Ado, and Javier Castellano on The Puma.
  • The Derby runs May 2 on NBC and USA with Peacock streaming, and today’s gate assignments could alter trip plans and betting value across the board.