CHDN - Can Fierceness End The No. 17 Post Jinx In The Kentucky Derby? | Benzinga
In the 149 previous Kentucky Derbies, 44 horses have raced from the No. 17 post position.
It's the only post that has not sent a horse to the Winners Circle. In addition, outside that post — 18, 19 and 20 — there have been only five winners in 84 attempts.
If there is one horse to end the post 17 jinx at Saturday's 150th Kentucky Derby, it's Fierceness.
Better Atmosphere: For the first time in a few years, the Kentucky Derby and the remainder of the Triple Crown races will be taking place without a black cloud over the industry.
Unlike last year, the seemingly unexplained rash of horse deaths at tracks across the country has subsided.
Also, controversial trainer Bob Baffert will not have any entries. Recall how Baffert was disqualified in 2021 and remains banned for a third year.
As opposed to last year, no other trainer is willing to tarnish their reputation by running a Baffert-trained horse in the race.
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Another Triple Crown Drought? In 1973, Secretariat ended a 25-year drought in winning the Triple Crown — one of most outstanding feats in sports.
Similar to having three Triple Crown winners in a six-year span during the 1940s, that same feat was replicated with subsequent back-to-back crowns in 1977 (Seattle Slew) and 1978 (Affirmed).
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