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1954 Blue Grass Stakes
Trained by Hall of Famer Woody Stephens and piloted by the great Eddie Arcaro in his fourth Blue Grass victory, favored Goyamo leads a deep field en route to his victory in the 1954 Blue Grass Stakes, going on to a 4th place finish in the Kentucky…
Graustark in 1966 Blue Grass post parade
Heavily favored Graustark, Braulio Baeza up, parading to post in the 1966 Blue Grass Stakes. Bill Shoemaker rode Abe’s Hope to win by a nose on a muddy track after Graustark sustained a career-ending injury following his six-length lead in the…
Master Derby after 1975 Blue Grass
This photograph shows Master Derby, with Darrel McHargue up, post 1975 Blue Grass Stakes. Master Derby's win in 1975 gave Golden Chance Farm and Racing Hall of Fame jockey McHargue their first and only Blue Grass wins.
Ocean Wave wins 1943 Blue Grass
This photograph features Ocean Wave, with Wendell Eads up, winning the 1943 Blue Grass Stakes. Due to wartime regulations during World War II the race was held at Churchill Downs in 1943, 1944, and 1945.
Our Boots leads Whirlaway in 1941 Blue Grass
This photograph from the 1941 Blue Grass Stakes captures future Hall of Famer Whirlaway trailing Our Boots, Conn McCreary up, while the crowd looks on. Despite the victory for Our Boots the horse would place 8th in the Kentucky Derby, while Whirlaway…
Sherluck at Keeneland
This photograph showcases Sherluck before a workout ahead of the 1961 Blue Grass Stakes. Sherluck gave trainer Harold Young his only win in the Blue Grass and jockey Braulio Baeza his first of three victories in the Keeneland Triple Crown prep race.
Spectacular Bid deplanes
Spectacular Bid arriving at the Blue Grass Airport for Keeneland’s 1979 Spring Meet after nine back-to-back wins with press looking on to capture the moment. The Hawksworth Farm favorite did not disappoint in the Blue Grass. Ronnie Franklin piloted…
Spectacular Bid is lead to the winner's circle
This photograph showcases Spectacular Bid, with Ron Franklin up, post race as fans watch from the stands at the 1979 Blue Grass Stakes.
Tompion deplanes with trainer Bob Wheeler
The C.V. Whitney-bred and owned Tompion with trainer Robert Wheeler is captured arriving at the Blue Grass Airport for Keeneland’s 1960 Spring Meet as three unidentified men look on. Tompion was favored heading into the 1960 Kentucky Derby after his…
Northern Dancer with trainer Horatio Luro
Northern Dancer, with Racing Hall of Fame trainer Horatio Luro, at Keeneland in April 1964.
Northern Dancer swept the 1964 Flamingo Stakes, Florida Derby, and Blue Grass Stakes en route to the Kentucky Derby. He won the 1964 Derby by a neck under…
Northern Dancer swept the 1964 Flamingo Stakes, Florida Derby, and Blue Grass Stakes en route to the Kentucky Derby. He won the 1964 Derby by a neck under…