The 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled to take place this Saturday. But before the horses get going on the 1 1⁄4 mile track at Churchill Downs, the starting gate positions have to be determined.
Kentucky Derby 2017 post position draw: Time and TV schedule for announcement
The final starting gate will be unveiled at Churchill Downs on Wednesday.
How to watch the Kentucky Derby post position draw
On Wednesday, we’ll find out just that. The post position draw itself won’t be televised, but horse racing fans can stream it online at the Kentucky Derby’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Time: Wednesday, 11 a.m. ET
Place: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Ky.
TV: None
Who are some Kentucky Derby contenders to watch?
While there’s still plenty of time for the betting lines to shift, there are a handful of early favorites. Always Dreaming is currently at the top of the board at +400, according to OddsShark. He was the winner of the Florida Derby last month and did so while putting up an astonishing speed. Classic Empire is just behind at +425. He’s struggled with injuries since winning last year’s Breeder’s Cup, but he rebounded with a victory at last month’s Arkansas Derby. Irish War Cry, Gunnevera, and McCraken are also early frontrunners ahead of the pack.
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