got a few questions and thanks ahead of time for answers

[ontheoutside]

last week steve had on his show a fella who has picked the derby something like 7 out of last 11 years was it jay priveman?

and the 2nd question and im confused about it
but you guys would no better then me

when handicapping i always thought one of the things to put into the equation was post position
am i right in assuming that?
so if im right, then explain this to me im listening to the draw today for the oaks and as soon as they get done with it tthey go to mike batagglias morning line within a minute of the draw/
so obviously he already had his odds before the draw and therefore the draw doesnt mean much to the odds?
i would think a horse with a post postition of 6 and is 8 to 1
would have his odds go higher if he drew post 14
am i right in assuming that or just smoke and mirrors/
thanks again