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Saturday Results From Key Kentucky Derby Prep Races


Yesterday was an exciting day for thoroughbred horse racing, with several important races taking place that will have a significant impact on the upcoming Kentucky Derby. Let's take a closer look at some of the key races from yesterday.

  1. Blue Grass Stakes: This Grade 2 race, held at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, is one of the major prep races for the Kentucky Derby. The winner of the Blue Grass Stakes is awarded 100 qualifying points for the Derby. Yesterday's race was won by Essential Quality, who is now considered one of the top contenders for the Kentucky Derby. This was his fifth win in five career starts, and he demonstrated his class and stamina by holding off a strong challenge from Highly Motivated in the final stretch.

  2. Santa Anita Derby: This Grade 1 race, held at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, is another key prep race for the Kentucky Derby. The winner of the Santa Anita Derby is awarded 100 qualifying points for the Derby. Yesterday's race was won by Rock Your World, who was making his first career start on dirt after two impressive turf victories. He took the lead early on and never looked back, winning by 4 1/4 lengths and earning himself a spot in the Kentucky Derby field.

  3. Ashland Stakes: This Grade 1 race, also held at Keeneland Race Course, is a major prep race for the Kentucky Oaks, the premier race for three-year-old fillies. The winner of the Ashland Stakes is awarded 100 qualifying points for the Oaks. Yesterday's race was won by Malathaat, who remains unbeaten in four career starts. She demonstrated her toughness by fighting off a strong challenge from Pass the Champagne in the final stretch.

  4. Wood Memorial Stakes: This Grade 2 race, held at Aqueduct Racetrack in New York, is another important prep race for the Kentucky Derby. The winner of the Wood Memorial Stakes is awarded 100 qualifying points for the Derby. Yesterday's race was won by Bourbonic, a longshot who was overlooked by many handicappers. He rallied strongly in the final stretch to win by a neck and earn himself a spot in the Kentucky Derby field.

These four races were just a few of the many important thoroughbred races held yesterday, but they are the ones that are likely to have the biggest impact on the upcoming Kentucky Derby. With just a few weeks to go until the big race, the contenders are starting to emerge and the excitement is building. It promises to be a thrilling and unpredictable race, with many talented horses vying for the ultimate prize.



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