Of the 20 post positions in the Kentucky Derby, only one has never produced a winner: Gate No. 17. Besides that, the other 19 gates have all produced at least one winner, with the lower numbers seeing more success than the higher poles. Here's a breakdown of all Kentucky Derby winners by gate position:

The post positions are set for the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Widely-projected favorite Journalism has been made the 3-1 morning line top choice for trainer Michael McCarthy. The son of Curlin comes to the race off a gutsy win in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby and will break from the eighth post position.

With a favorite post position at No. 8—a spot that has produced nine Derby winners, most recently Mage in 2023—Journalism has a very real chance to approach the Preakness with a shot at the Triple Crown.