Baeza failed to make the initial Kentucky Derby field, but trainer John Shirreffs hopes his horse will find a way into the race and showcase his potential.

The gray/roan colt has been on fire of late, winning the Arkansas Derby while continuing to grow and evolve on the track. Once a traditional sprinter, he has demonstrated "both tactical speed and finishing power," per the Kentucky Derby website.

For the 20 3-year-old Thoroughbreds expected to compete in the Kentucky Derby (G1), racing luck can make or break their Derby run from the start. Some of that luck comes into play several days beforehand: the luck of the post-position draw.