"The only real suspense in the draw of Kentucky Derby post positions is which runner will get the 'dreaded rail,' where the horse is in danger of being squeezed, bumped or shuffled back."
"No horse has won from the rail since Ferdinand in 1986, though that's not the longest drought for any post position."
"Renegade's owner Mike Repole is still in search of his first win in the race, having had to scratch promising horses before post time in previous years."
"The field, which is determined by a series of races that awards points to top finishers, was uncertain as late as Saturday morning."
Renegade, the favorite for the Kentucky Derby, drew the No. 1 post position, which is often considered unfavorable due to potential interference from other horses. Owner Mike Repole has faced bad luck in previous Derbies, having scratched promising horses in the past. Despite this, Renegade remains the 4-1 favorite, with other contenders like Commandment and Further Ado closely behind at 6-1. Historical data shows that no horse has won from the rail since 1986, adding to the challenges faced by Renegade.
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