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36H x 64W - BLUEGRASS 2015 01 - Carpe Diem - SMALL.jpeg
John Velazquez pilots Carpe Diem to victory in the 2015 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes. The win gave the Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez his second victory in Keeneland's signature Spring Meet race. Velazquez rode Todd Pletcher trainee Bandini to the…

Essential Quality out of the gate - Joyce Patci.jpg
Heavily favored approaching the 2021 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes on the heels of four wins from four starts, Essential Quality prevailed by a neck in the 97th running of the Blue Grass Stakes. Trained by Brad Cox, the colt was piloted by Luis Saez.

Keeneland Association - Abe's Hope (2), William Shoemaker up, beats Graustark, B. Baeza up, Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, 1966.jpg
This photograph features Abe's Hope (on the outside), with William Shoemaker up, besting Graustark (Braulio Baeza up) at the finish of the 1966 Blue Grass Stakes.

Keeneland Association - Abe's Hope, Willie Shoemaker up, Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, 1966.jpg
This photograph captures Abe's Hope, with William Shoemaker up, showcased before a packed apron and grandstand crowd at the 1966 Blue Grass Stakes. Atop Abe's Hope, Shoemaker captured his fourth of six Blue Grass wins.

Keeneland Association - Alydar, Jorge Velasquez up, Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, April 27 1978.jpg
Alydar and jockey Jorge Velasquez up, after their 1978 Blue Grass Stakes victory.

Keeneland Association - Alydar, Jorge Velasquez up, Gene Markey, Melinda Bena, Mrs. Markey, Joseph Bena, and Robert McGoodwin on fence, Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland 1978.jpg
Future Hall of Famer Alydar, Jorge Velasquez up, walks past Lucille Parker Wright Markey (third from the right) and Admiral Eugene Markey (far right) before the horse’s triumph in the 1978 Blue Grass Stakes. Melinda Bena, Joseph Bena, and Robert…

Keeneland Association - Coaltown, N.L. Pierson up, at finish, Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, 1948.jpg
This photograph captures future Hall of Famer Coaltown, with N.L. Pierson up, at the finish of the 1948 Blue Grass Stakes. Horse of the Year in 1949, Coaltown posted a record of 12-3-0 from 15 starts.

Keeneland Association - Dust Commander, Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland April 1970.jpg
Dust Commander, unknown exercise rider up, works at Keeneland ahead of 1970 Blue Grass Stakes. After his first place finish at the Blue Grass, Dust Commander would repeat with a first place finish at the Kentucky Derby.

Keeneland Association - Dust Commander, Mike Manganello up, running Blue Grass Stakes, April 8 1970.jpg
Dust Commander, Mike Manganello up, after their 1970 Blue Grass Stakes win. Sent off at 35-1 odds on a sloppy track, Dust Commander edged out the competition to claim the Blue Grass in his third start at Keeneland that spring. The Derby was the…

Keeneland Association - For the Moment, Angel Cordero Jr dismounting, winner's circle, Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, April 28 1977.jpg
For the Moment and his connections in the Keeneland winner's cirle after claiming the 1977 Blue Grass Stakes. The shot captures Angel Cordero Jr. in mid signature dismount.
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