Originally Posted by Charismatic1

Charismatic broke from the 16 hole. On this, I am POSITIVE. Charismatic got me into racing and I am very fond of the 16 post because of him. He wore number 11 due to coupled entries and the mutual field. The Derby didn't begin using separate entries for betting interests until 2001. Fusaichi Pegasus chose the 15 post, but I believe was moved down to 14 due to a scratch or two. It could have been he chose 16 and broke in 15. But again, he wore 12 because of couple entries. Gato del Sol broke from 18 and wore 11. Thank goodness for separate betting interests now days.