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Learn more about the history of Keeneland’s Blue Grass Stakes, and check out expert picks for Saturday’s key Kentucky Derby prep race. Expert picks for the 100th Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland ...
Expert picks for the 100th Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, a key Kentucky Derby prep race 10 horses set to run in 100th Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. See the full field with odds.
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At the Lexington Association track, the Blue Grass was staged from 1911 through 1914 and from 1919 through 1926. [4] The race was revived at Keeneland in the spring of 1937. In 1943–1944, the Blue Grass was renewed as a part of the Keeneland-at-Churchill Downs meeting. In 1945, the Blue Grass was run as part of the Churchill Downs meeting.
Keeneland takes pride in maintaining racing traditions; it was the last track in North America to broadcast race calls over its public-address system, not doing so until 1997. Most of the racing scenes of the 2003 movie Seabiscuit were shot at Keeneland, in part because of the track's "retro feel". [12]
Surfside Race Place is located on the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The off-track betting facility is open during the off-season of the Del Mar Racetrack live meets. It has been used for handicapping contests [43] [44] as well as handicapping seminars. The 2014 Handicapper of the year Jose Arias qualified and won here. His check at the end was $750,000 ...
Leslie’s Rose, at 9-1 odds, captured the Ashland, which was run over 1 1/16 miles over a fast Keeneland main track. The winning time for Leslie’s Rose was 1:43.85, as she claimed a 3-length win.
Keeneland’s 16-day Spring Meet came to a close Friday.. Held from April 5-26, this year’s Spring Meet included a historic 100th edition of the meet’s signature race, the Toyota Blue Grass ...