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...