The connections for Sintra gather in the Winner’s Circle after the first Challenge Cup. Prior to the 1984 Fall Meet, Keeneland did not have a Winner’s Circle in front of the Grandstand. Previously, presentations were conducted on the infield. The…
Alydar, owned by Calumet Farm, famously came in second in all three races of the 1978 Triple Crown to his rival Affirmed after winning the Blue Grass Stakes. Jockey Jorge Velásquez and connections stand in the infield at Keeneland, as there was no…
1972 Blue Grass winner Riva Ridge in the winner’s circle with owner Penny Chenery, trainer Lucien Laurin, and groom Eddie Sweat. A Triple Crown hopeful, Riva Ridge won the 1972 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes but could not take the Preakness on a…
A muddy Halory Hunter, Gary Stevens up, being led to the winner's circle after claiming the 1998 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes by 2 1/2 lengths. After taking the race, Halory Hunter went on to a 4th place finish at the Kentucky Derby.
This Winner's Circle photograph features For the Moment and his connections after claiming the 1977 Blue Grass Stakes. The shot captures Angel Cordero Jr. in mid signature dismount.