Journalism and Sovereignty, the winners of the Preakness and Kentucky Derby, respectively, were installed as the top two choices for the 2025 Belmont Stakes after Monday’s post-position draw.

Godolphin Racing’s Good Cheer has earned everything but a Grade 1. The talented filly is unbeaten in six starts for trainer Brad Cox, and will break from the No. 10 post as the likely favorite for the $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks.

When it comes to the Kentucky Derby, post position isn’t destiny – but it’s still pretty important. When the posts are drawn for Kentucky Derby No. 151 Saturday night, trainers will be rooting for middle of the field. But do the numbers back up their preferences?

Omaha Beach, winner of his past three races, including the Arkansas Derby, was made a 4-1 morning-line favorite and drew the No. 12 post position.