Kentucky Derby Gate Loading Sequence

[joemama]

Was wondering if anyone recalls what the gate loading sequence is for the derby.  Is it inside out or outside in?  Thanks in advance.

[richiebee]

Don\'t they use Noah\'s Ark method, loading two at a time?

[joemama]

Yea, I am aware they load 2 at a time just wanted to be sure..I think it\'s inside to outside, post 9 and 10 first, 1 and 20 last.

[Dick Powell]

Far as I remember, it\'s 1 and 11, then 2 and 12, etc. You would\'t load 9 and 10 at the same time since it\'s dangerous. The jock on the 1 is in the gate the longest and usually stands up to take some weight off while the rest are loading. When 20 loads, it\'s go time.

[miff]

Have decided to make a donation to charity instead of bucking Untapable.Looked hard at My Miss Sophia but in a shamless act of cowardice,I\'ll pass.

Untapable training like a bear, loves CD, want no part of her.

[joemama]

Thanks .  I guessed wrong on the process.  If the wrong horse loads early and has to stand in there a long time it could compromise his chances.  I am going to consider this.. or maybe I have too much time on my hands.

[phil23]

Jerkens has talked specifically about this re WS. Would think he very much does not want something like 1 or 11 or 2 or 12.

[joemama]

AM wondering if there are any other horses besides WS that could be problematic with a extended wait in the gate?