Kentucky Derby and Oaks Post Position Draw to Open Derby Week on April 25
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Derby Week will officially begin on Saturday, April 25, when Churchill Downs hosts the post position draw for both the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, live from the historic racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky.
The draw, which determines starting gate assignments and can significantly influence race strategy, is scheduled to begin at approximately 2:00 PM ET. Fans will be able to watch live coverage on the Kentucky Derby’s official YouTube, Facebook and Twitter channels, giving viewers a real-time look at the moment that shapes the starting fields.
The post position draw marks the formal start of the build up to Kentucky Oaks day and the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, allowing fans and connections to assess the fields as Derby Week events, traditions and race preparations get underway.