Well we are 4 weeks away from the Kentucky Derby and the Prep races to get in the Derby are down to 4 races.Here is the info for the Blue Grass Stakes race and feel free to share your thoughts on this race:
Double-Exacta-Trifecta ($.50 min)-Superfecta ($.10 min)
Keeneland STAKES
Purse $1,000,000. For Three Year Olds. By subscription of $200 each on or before February 21, 2015 or $1,000 each on or before March 25, 2015. A Supplementary Nomination of $30,000 each may be made at time of entry (includes entry and starting fees). $5,000 to enter andan additional $5,000 to start, with $1,000,000 guaranteed, of which $600,000 to the owner of the winner, $200,000 to second, $100,000 to third, $50,000 to fourth, $30,000 to fifth and $20,000 to be divided equally among sixth through last. Weight: 123 Lbs. Certain finishing positions in this race will earn points to qualify for the 2015 Kentucky Derby, pursuent to the official rules for the Kentucky Derby published by Churchill Downs Incorporated. The maximum number of starters for the Toyota Blue Grass will be limited to fourteen. In the event that more than fourteen pass the entry box, the fourteen starters will be determined at that time with preference given to graded stakes winners (in order I-II-III), then highest earnings. Starters to be named through the entry box by the usual time of closing. Keeneland will present a trophy cup to the winning owner. A silver julep cup will be presented to the winning trainer and jockey. Closed Saturday, February 21, 2015 with 165 nominations. One And One Eighth Miles.
Owners: 1 - DP Racing (Deron Pearson); 2 - Marylou Whitney Stables, LLC (Marylou Whitney); 3 - Skychai Racing LLC and Sand Dollar Stable LLC; 4 - Team Valor International (Barry Irwin); 5 - WinStar Farm, LLC (Kenny Troutt) and Stonestreet Stables, LLC (Barbara Banke); 6 - Mossarosa (Nena Moss); 7 - Cheyenne Stables, LLC (Everett Dobson); 8 - John C. Oxley
Breeders: 1 - Siena Farms LLC; 2 - Marylou Whitney Stables LLC; 3 - Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Brown & Happy TalesInc.; 4 - WinStar Farm, LLC; 5 - Coffee Pot Stable; 6 - Mr. & Mrs. Oliver S. Tait; 7 - E Paul Robsham Stable LLC; 8 - William D Graham
Double-Exacta-Trifecta ($.50 min)-Superfecta ($.10 min)
Keeneland STAKES
Purse $1,000,000. For Three Year Olds. By subscription of $200 each on or before February 21, 2015 or $1,000 each on or before March 25, 2015. A Supplementary Nomination of $30,000 each may be made at time of entry (includes entry and starting fees). $5,000 to enter andan additional $5,000 to start, with $1,000,000 guaranteed, of which $600,000 to the owner of the winner, $200,000 to second, $100,000 to third, $50,000 to fourth, $30,000 to fifth and $20,000 to be divided equally among sixth through last. Weight: 123 Lbs. Certain finishing positions in this race will earn points to qualify for the 2015 Kentucky Derby, pursuent to the official rules for the Kentucky Derby published by Churchill Downs Incorporated. The maximum number of starters for the Toyota Blue Grass will be limited to fourteen. In the event that more than fourteen pass the entry box, the fourteen starters will be determined at that time with preference given to graded stakes winners (in order I-II-III), then highest earnings. Starters to be named through the entry box by the usual time of closing. Keeneland will present a trophy cup to the winning owner. A silver julep cup will be presented to the winning trainer and jockey. Closed Saturday, February 21, 2015 with 165 nominations. One And One Eighth Miles.
| P# | PP | Horse | Virtual Stable | A/S | Med | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Ocho Ocho Ocho (KY) | 3/C | L | S Gonzalez | 123 | J M Cassidy | 6/1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Gorgeous Bird (KY) | 3/C | L | B J Hernandez, Jr. | 123 | I R Wilkes | 8/1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Pepper Roani (KY) | 3/C | L | M Mena | 123 | M J Maker | 12/1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Unrivaled (KY) | 3/C | L | R Albarado | 123 | M K Montoya | 12/1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Carpe Diem (KY) | 3/C | L | J R Velazquez | 123 | T A Pletcher | 1/1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Frammento (KY) | 3/C | L | G L Stevens | 123 | N P Zito | 8/1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Classy Class (KY) | 3/C | L | J Alvarado | 123 | K P McLaughlin | 6/1 | |
| 8 | 8 | Danzig Moon (ON) | 3/C | L | J R Leparoux | 123 | M E Casse | 8/1 |
Breeders: 1 - Siena Farms LLC; 2 - Marylou Whitney Stables LLC; 3 - Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Brown & Happy TalesInc.; 4 - WinStar Farm, LLC; 5 - Coffee Pot Stable; 6 - Mr. & Mrs. Oliver S. Tait; 7 - E Paul Robsham Stable LLC; 8 - William D Graham
