2026 Toyota Blue Grass S.

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Keeneland's Blue Grass Stakes is the track's signature prep for the Kentucky Derby. The race, named for the Bluegrass region of Kentucky which is characterized by grass with bluish-green culms, is held annually in mid-April over 1 1/8 miles. The 2015 running marked the race's return to a dirt surface after the track replaced its synthetic Polytrack in the summer of 2014.

The Blue Grass at Keeneland has produced 19 winners of the Kentucky Derby, nine of which won the Blue Grass before tasting victory on the first Saturday in May. The most recent Blue Grass runner to win the Kentucky Derby was Street Sense in 2007. Other winners of the race include the Alydar, Holy Bull, Skip Away and Harlan’s Holiday.

Owner Calumet Farm and jockey Bill Shoemaker each have six wins in the race.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:47:29
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 13 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
04/07/2025	Burnham Square Trainer / Ian R. Wilkes Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Whitham Thoroughbreds LLC	Ian R. Wilkes	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Whitham Thoroughbreds LLC
04/05/2024	Sierra Leone Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Brant, Peter M., Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael, Smith, Derrick, Westerberg and Smith, Brook T.	Chad C. Brown	Tyler Gaffalione	Brant, Peter M., Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael, Smith, Derrick, Westerberg and Smith, Brook T.
04/07/2023	Tapit Trice Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Whisper Hill Farm, LLC and Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck)	Todd A. Pletcher	Luis Saez	Whisper Hill Farm, LLC and Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck)
04/08/2022	Zandon Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Jeff Drown	Chad C. Brown	Flavien Prat	Jeff Drown
04/02/2021	Essential Quality Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Brad H. Cox	Luis Saez	Godolphin, LLC
07/10/2020	Art Collector Trainer / Thomas Drury, Jr. Jockey / Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Owner / Bruce Lunsford	Thomas Drury, Jr.	Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.	Bruce Lunsford
04/05/2019	Vekoma Trainer / George Weaver Jockey / Javier Castellano Owner / R. A. Hill Stable and Gatsas Stables	George Weaver	Javier Castellano	R. A. Hill Stable and Gatsas Stables
04/06/2018	Good Magic Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Jose L. Ortiz Owner / e Five Racing Thoroughbreds and Stonestreet Stables LLC	Chad C. Brown	Jose L. Ortiz	e Five Racing Thoroughbreds and Stonestreet Stables LLC
04/07/2017	Irap Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Reddam Racing LLC	Doug F. O'Neill	Julien R. Leparoux	Reddam Racing LLC
04/08/2016	Brody's Cause Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Luis Saez Owner / Albaugh Family Stables LLC	Dale L. Romans	Luis Saez	Albaugh Family Stables LLC
04/03/2015	Carpe Diem Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / WinStar Farm LLC and Stonestreet Stables LLC	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	WinStar Farm LLC and Stonestreet Stables LLC
04/11/2014	Dance With Fate Trainer / Peter Eurton Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Alesia, Sharon, Bran Jam Stable and Ciaglia Racing LLC	Peter Eurton	Corey S. Nakatani	Alesia, Sharon, Bran Jam Stable and Ciaglia Racing LLC
04/12/2013	Java's War Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Julien R. Leparoux Owner / Charles E. Fipke	Kenneth G. McPeek	Julien R. Leparoux	Charles E. Fipke
04/13/2012	Dullahan Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Donegal Racing	Dale L. Romans	Kent J. Desormeaux	Donegal Racing
04/15/2011	Brilliant Speed Trainer / Thomas Albertrani Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Live Oak Plantation	Thomas Albertrani	Joel Rosario	Live Oak Plantation
04/09/2010	Stately Victor Trainer / Michael J. Maker Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Conway, F. Thomas and Jack	Michael J. Maker	Alan Garcia	Conway, F. Thomas and Jack
04/10/2009	General Quarters Trainer / Thomas R. McCarthy Jockey / Eibar Coa Owner / Thomas R. McCarthy	Thomas R. McCarthy	Eibar Coa	Thomas R. McCarthy
04/11/2008	Monba Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Starlight Racing	Todd A. Pletcher	Edgar S. Prado	Starlight Racing
04/13/2007	Dominican Trainer / Darrin Miller Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Silverton Hill LLC	Darrin Miller	Rafael Bejarano	Silverton Hill LLC
04/14/2006	Sinister Minister Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Lanni Family Trust, Mercedes Stable LLC and Schiappa, Bernard C.	Bob Baffert	Garrett K. Gomez	Lanni Family Trust, Mercedes Stable LLC and Schiappa, Bernard C.
04/15/2005	Bandini Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick
04/09/2004	The Cliff's Edge Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Robert V. LaPenta	Nicholas P. Zito	Shane J. Sellers	Robert V. LaPenta
04/11/2003	Peace Rules Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Edmund A. Gann	Robert J. Frankel	Edgar S. Prado	Edmund A. Gann
04/12/2002	Harlan's Holiday Trainer / Kenneth G. McPeek Jockey / Edgar S. Prado Owner / Starlight Racing	Kenneth G. McPeek	Edgar S. Prado	Starlight Racing
04/13/2001	Millennium Wind Trainer / David E. Hofmans Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Heerensperger, David and Jill	David E. Hofmans	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Heerensperger, David and Jill
04/14/2000	High Yield Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J., Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael, et al	D. Wayne Lukas	Pat Day	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J., Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael, et al
04/09/1999	Menifee Trainer / W. Elliott Walden Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Stone, James H. and Hancock III, Arthur B.	W. Elliott Walden	Pat Day	Stone, James H. and Hancock III, Arthur B.
04/10/1998	Halory Hunter Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Celtic Pride Stable	Nicholas P. Zito	Gary L. Stevens	Celtic Pride Stable
04/11/1997	Pulpit Trainer / Frank L. Brothers Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Claiborne Farm	Frank L. Brothers	Shane J. Sellers	Claiborne Farm
04/12/1996	Skip Away Trainer / Hubert Hine Jockey / Shane J. Sellers Owner / Carolyn H. Hine	Hubert Hine	Shane J. Sellers	Carolyn H. Hine
04/14/1995	Wild Syn Trainer / Thomas Kurt Arnemann Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Jurgen K Arnemann	Thomas Kurt Arnemann	Randy P. Romero	Jurgen K Arnemann
04/15/1994	Holy Bull Trainer / Warren A. Croll, Jr. Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Warren A. Croll Jr.	Warren A. Croll, Jr.	Mike E. Smith	Warren A. Croll Jr.
04/09/1993	Prairie Bayou Trainer / Thomas K. Bohannan Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Loblolly Stable (John Ed Anthony)	Thomas K. Bohannan	Mike E. Smith	Loblolly Stable (John Ed Anthony)
04/10/1992	Pistols and Roses Trainer / George Gianos Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Willis Family Stables Inc.	George Gianos	Jacinto Vasquez	Willis Family Stables Inc.
04/12/1991	Strike the Gold Trainer / Nicholas P. Zito Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Brophy-Condren-Cornacchia	Nicholas P. Zito	Chris W. Antley	Brophy-Condren-Cornacchia
04/13/1990	Summer Squall Trainer / Neil J. Howard Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Dogwood Stable	Neil J. Howard	Pat Day	Dogwood Stable
04/14/1989	Western Playboy Trainer / Harvey L. Vanier Jockey / Randy P. Romero Owner / Roncari & Vanier Nancy A	Harvey L. Vanier	Randy P. Romero	Roncari & Vanier Nancy A
04/27/1988	Granacus Trainer / Patrick J. Collins Jockey / Jacinto Vasquez Owner / Stavro S A	Patrick J. Collins	Jacinto Vasquez	Stavro S A
04/22/1987	War Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Herb McCauley Owner / Gentry Tom	D. Wayne Lukas	Herb McCauley	Gentry Tom
04/23/1986	Bachelor Beau Trainer / Philip M. Hauswald Jockey / Larry Melancon Owner / Tafel & Waterfield	Philip M. Hauswald	Larry Melancon	Tafel & Waterfield
04/24/1985	Chief's Crown Trainer / Roger Laurin Jockey / Donald MacBeth Owner / Star Crown Stable	Roger Laurin	Donald MacBeth	Star Crown Stable
04/25/1984	Taylor's Special Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Lucas W F	William I. Mott	Pat Day	Lucas W F
04/27/1983	Play Fellow Trainer / Harvey L. Vanier Jockey / Jean Cruguet Owner / Lauer & Vanier Nancy & Victor	Harvey L. Vanier	Jean Cruguet	Lauer & Vanier Nancy & Victor
04/21/1982	Linkage Trainer / Henry S. Clark II Jockey / William Shoemaker Owner / Christiana Stable	Henry S. Clark II	William Shoemaker	Christiana Stable
04/22/1981	Proud Appeal Trainer / Stanley M. Hough Jockey / Jeff Fell Owner / Winfield M H	Stanley M. Hough	Jeff Fell	Winfield M H
04/23/1980	Rockhill Native Trainer / Herbert K. Stevens Jockey / John Oldham Owner / Oak H A	Herbert K. Stevens	John Oldham	Oak H A
04/25/1979	Spectacular Bid Trainer / Grover G. Delp Jockey / Ronald Joseph Franklin Owner / Hawksworth Farm	Grover G. Delp	Ronald Joseph Franklin	Hawksworth Farm
04/26/1978	Alydar Trainer / John M. Veitch Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Calumet Farm	John M. Veitch	Jorge Velasquez	Calumet Farm
04/27/1977	For The Moment Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Robins G	LeRoy S. Jolley	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Robins G
04/21/1976	Honest Pleasure Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Braulio Baeza Owner / Firestone B R	LeRoy S. Jolley	Braulio Baeza	Firestone B R