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If you’re looking for a thrill ride just a few weeks before The Kentucky Derby then make your way to Lexington, KY for the annual running of the Blue Grass Stakes! Every April and October, Keeneland recreates the quintessential Kentucky race track experience for spectators of all backgrounds. With seasonal festivities and a mammoth gathering of riders and owners, this American classic is known throughout the breeding community as a place to see, buy, and race the most prized breeds in the country.

Pure excitement draws the world’s horse racing enthusiasts to this popular venue. The Bluegrass Stakes is a standout among all the Kentucky Derby prep races! This contest could be the final factor in determining which grade I contender will make the cut for the 2010 Kentucky Derby.

Last year it was owner Thomas R. McCarthy’s General Quarters who stole the race and a $465,000 payout as well. This milestone finish brought the grateful and jubilant jockey Eibar Coa along for the upset, and the pair would reunite later in the Kentucky Derby for a tenth place finish.

The popularity of horseracing is not just a local pastime anymore. Those in the know will tell you that the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes is a sporting event that any level of fan can appreciate.
This year, Keeneland is offering its purse of $750,000 along with the praise and prestige that comes with a modern victory of this magnitude. This is surely enough to draw the best Kentucky Derby contenders possible. You won’t find a better collection of young colts competing at such a high level anywhere else.

Keeneland is considered one of the top tracks in the country by many because of its rich tradition of horseracing dating back to 1936. To the avid race fan, Keeneland fits right in with the likes of Churchill Downs, Belmont, Del Mar, Saratoga and other traditional favorites. After watching the 2010 Blue Grass Stakes, be sure to stop by and view the only stable area in the country that’s open to the public!