2011 Kentucky Derby Thursday Photos

By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide

Archarcharch galloped a mile and a half and will do the same thing Friday morning before staying in the barn Saturday morning. Archarcharch, who landed in post position one and will have one of the longest waits in the gate as the field of 20 is loaded. "He has always been good in the gate," Fires said. "It (the one hole) could be a concern for a rowdy horse who could blow it right in the gate."