Kentucky Derby Workers Manage 7 Truckloads of Waste Daily

The Kentucky Derby's starting gate post positions have a notable impact on race outcomes, with historical data showing that inner posts generally offer better odds than outer ones. Posts like #5 and #20 have win percentages just over 10%, but recent years have seen inconsistent results, while post #17 remains infamous for never producing a winner. Post #1, despite a decent historical win rate, has not yielded a winner since 1986, suggesting that luck and changing race dynamics play a role. These statistics highlight the ongoing fascination with gate assignments and their perceived influence on Derby success.