Weights: 126 pounds. Distance: 1 1-4 miles. Purse: $5,000,000. First place: $3,100,000. Second place: $1,000,000. Third place: $500,000. Fourth place: $250,000. Fifth place: $150,000. Post time: 6:57 ...

Post position matters quite a bit at the Kentucky Derby. Horses in the earlier post positions have traditionally performed better than horses in the later post positions at the event. The fifth post ...