Dance With Fate Wins Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland Race Course
Las Vegas, NV - The $750,000 Grade 1 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes went down on Keeneland Polytrack surface on Saturday, April 12 - one of the last "Road to the Kentucky Derby" points races. It was 6-1 shot Dance With Fate that emerged victorious and earned the valuable 100 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby with the win. The California shipper earned his shot but may not take part in the Run For the Roses with the 1 3/4 length score - we'll have to wait and see. Another 6-1 shot Medal Count finished second and 3rd went to Pablo Del Monte, who was the early pace setter back an additional 1 3/4 length. Pablo Del Monte was sent off at 10-1 odds. 35-1 shot Big Bazinga finished fourth followed by Coltimus Prime, Gala Award, So Lonesome, Asserting Bear, Casiguapo, Coastline, Extrasexyhippzster, the big disappointment on the day - 7-2 favorite Bobby's Kitten, Harry's Holiday, and Vinceremos. Divine Oath scratched.
Toyota Blue Grass S. Race Results & Payouts
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Dance With Fate | C. Nakatani | $14.80 | $6.80 | $5.80 |
| 13 | Medal Count | R. Albarado | $7.80 | $5.20 | |
| 3 | Pablo Del Monte | V. Espinoza | $6.80 |
Times in 5ths: :232 :472 1:123 1:374 1:50
Times in 100ths: :23.58 :47.59 1:12.74 1:37.83 1:50.06
Winning Trainer: Eurton Peter | Owner: Alesia, Sharon, Bran Jam Stable and Ciaglia Racing LLC
Scratched: Divine Oath
| Unplaced horses listed in order of finish. |
| Also ran: Big Bazinga, Coltimus Prime, Gala Award, So Lonesome, Asserting Bear, Casiguapo, Coastline, Extrasexyhippzster, Bobby's Kitten, Harry's Holiday and Vinceremos |
| $2 Pick 3 (4-9-8) 3 Correct Paid: $696.60 Pick 3 Pool $175,591.00 , 50 CENT Pick 4 (5-1/4-9-8) 4 Correct Paid: $4,693.55 Pick 4 Pool $481,553.00 , 50 CENT Pick 5 (9-5-1/4-9-8) 4 Correct Paid: $139.50 Pick 5 Pool , 50 CENT Pick 5 (9-5-1/4-9-8) 5 Correct Paid: $30,150.65 Pick 5 Pool $446,753.00 , $2 Daily Double (9-8) Paid: $387.40 Daily Double Pool $122,645.00 , $2 Exacta (8-13) Paid: $127.60, $2 Superfecta (8-13-3-9) Paid: $26,670.80, $2 Trifecta (8-13-3) Paid: $1,448.80 |
