Preakness 2012 Post Positions: Horses That Need a Lucky Draw to Win

Starting any race with a good pole position is a major advantage, but it's very beneficial to have a good starting point in a race as important as The Preakness.

Trainers would prefer their horse to be in the middle rather than on the sides so it doesn't have to compete with the edges of the track.

Let's look at three horses who need a lucky draw to win at Pimlico.

I'll Have Another

The Kentucky Derby winner needs all the luck it can get to win The Preakness and getting a good pole position would certainly help.

Since I'll Have Another will have a tough time at Pimlico since it's not a race designed to suit his strengths, getting a good pole position would be a confidence booster for the jockey.

Bodemeister

In order for Bob Baffert's horse to get off to the same good start it did at the Kentucky Derby, an important pole position would be ideal.

Bodemeister would really be able to use his speed and acceleration to full affect if he didn't have to battle the outsides of the track.

With a good pole position, Bodemeister could be the top favorite at The Preakness this year.

Daddy Nose Best

Daddy Nose Best was a popular pick to run well at the Kentucky Derby but, to the disappointment of many, finished in 10th place.

A good pole position would help Daddy Nose Best get off to a good start and be able to make a strong final push thanks to his impressive endurance.

A good pole position would make Daddy Nose Best a good underdog pick at The Preakness.