BALTIMORE -- Kentucky Derby winner Funny Cide will face nine horses in the Preakness on Saturday, and his pursuit of the Triple Crown could be hindered by an undesirable post position.

Funny Cide got the last pick for the post position draw later Wednesday at Pimlico Race Course. The horse had the second pick for the Derby and won the race by 1 3/4 lengths as a 12-1 shot.

``Certainly, the second pick in the Derby is more important than having the second pick here,'' said Jack Knowlton, general partner of the three-horse Sackatoga Stable that owns Funny Cide.

ADVERTISEMENT ``We would rather have something rather than 10, but being 10th here is better than being 10 at the Derby.''

The other horses in the race, in order of their post position draw, are: Ten Cents a Shine, Kissin Saint, Senor Swinger, Foufa's Warrior, Midway Road, Cherokee's Boy, Scrimshaw, Peace Rules and New York Hero.

Champali withdrew Wednesday morning after his handlers found the horse had colic, and trainer Bob Baffert decided not to enter During.

Funny Cide was expected to be installed as the favorite for the Preakness, regardless of his post position.

``Fortunately, I think he has enough tactical speed so that if he has to break from the 10-post, he can still get in good position,'' Knowlton said.

Funny Cide will be trying to become the 30th Kentucky Derby champion to win the Preakness. Triple Crown winner Sir Barton started the trend by winning the Derby and Preakness four days apart in 1919.

Funny Cide is expected to arrive at Pimlico on Saturday.