When the Stakes are High

Keeneland gained two Grade s stakes for 2018
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La Coronel won the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland in October, but her April win in the Applachian, both at Keeneland, is now a Grade 2 stakes for 2018
La Coronel won the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland in October, but her April win in the Applachian, both at Keeneland, is now a Grade 2 stakes for 2018

As November wrapped there was a special meeting in the Horse Capital of the World.  A select group, belonging to the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association met in Lexington, KY.  These members are on the American Graded Stakes Committee.  They were tasked with the annual selection process of grading stakes races in the United States.  After a delicate 2 day process that looked at over 800 stakes races the committee determined 455 worthy stakes for 2018.  Did your favorite track and races meet their standards?

 

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Keeping Up With Keeneland

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It is finally Kentucky Derby week!  As most of you racing fans do, I spend my time, Always Dreaming (a current contender’s name) of a new Triple Crown winner.  I watch the Kentucky Derby leaderboard, race by race, to see which 20 horses will get a chance at the Run for the Roses, the first jewel of the crown, the KY Derby!  I have the great fortune that 3 of the prep races take place on my home track, Keeneland in Lexington, KY.  Keeneland’s Spring meet wrapped on Friday and what a meet it was.

 

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