Brother Derek draws No. 18

Kentucky Derby favorite and my namesake Brother Derek drew the No. 18 post, meaning he'll be the furthest horse on the outside when the gun sounds at Churchill Downs. Oddsmakers have Brother Derek as the Derby favorite at 3-1.

Drawing No. 17 will be Lawyer Ron, also a fast starter Brother Derek plans to follow Lawyer Ron to the lead position then take over in the latter stakes. Not sure if any Lawyers named Ron are writing blog snippets about their favorite horse...