Java's War Was Declared in the Blue Grass

PORTER ON PEDIGREES, by Alan Porter
Java's War demonstrated he was a legitimate Derby threat with a thrilling last-to-first victory in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I).

And They're Off: Trail Tale Edition

Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin review the importance of race times, discuss Java's War in the Blue Grass Stakes, review performances of Spicer Cub and Incognito, and present a top 5 list! Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm.

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Slideshow: Blue Grass Stakes Weekend

View the races and sights from the Blue Grass Stakes weekend at Keeneland.

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After the Wire - Blue Grass Stakes

Evan Hammonds recaps the Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby from the weekend. Did you think Java's War proved himself as a Derby winner with his last to first finish?

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Blue Grass Stakes: Charles Fipke - Java's War

Owner/Breeder Charles Fipke discusses Blue Grass Stakes winner Java's War.

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Blue Grass Stakes: Ken McPeek - Java's War

Trainer Ken McPeek discusses Blue Grass Stakes winner Java's War.

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Java's War from Last to First in Blue Grass

Charles Fipke's homebred Java's War overcame a troubled start in the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes April 13 at Keeneland, closing from last to first to earn his way into the field for the May 4 Kentucky Derby.

Live Blog - Friday, April 12 at NOON EDT

If you missed the Live Blog, you can read the transcript.

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Handicapping the Blue Grass Stakes

This is one of the most wide open editions of the race I've ever seen. So many directions to go.

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TCI: Arkansas Derby & Blue Grass Stakes

Jon & Joel recap last weekend's Wood Memorial & Santa Anita Derby. They also break down Saturday's final round of major Kentucky Derby preps - the Arkansas Derby and the Blue Grass Stakes.

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Contessa on Rydilluc: He's One Bad Hombre

"If horses could talk, what a job this would be," said one Gary Contessa, enjoying a bountiful breakfast at Keeneland. "I'd ask that sunofagun right now, 'Do you like that track as much as you like the grass?"

THS: Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby

Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk are on location at Keeneland to handicap the Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby.

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Wide Open Blue Grass Full of Twists and Turns

This year's edition of the Grade I Blue Grass Stakes may be wide open, so let's have fun with it and try to bring home a winner.

McGaughey Stable Feeling Energized

While Shug McGaughey prepares his usual strong string of horses at the Keeneland spring meeting, more than a few of his thoughts are occupied by the stable's big 3-year-old Orb.

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Blue Grass Stakes: Norm Casse

Norm Casse, assistant trainer for Uncaptured and Dynamic Sky, talks about their prospects in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes.

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Blue Grass Stakes: Gary Contessa

Trainer Gary Contessa discusses Blue Grass Stakes contender Rydilluc.

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Uncaptured Favored in 14-Horse Blue Grass

It was a crowded scene at the April 10 post-position draw for the $750,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I), as the connections crossed their fingers and hoped for good post positions.

Blue Grass Contenders Tune Up in Kentucky

Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) contenders Rydilluc, Uncaptured, Undrafted, and Dewey Square all turned in pre-race works April 5 at Keeneland. Also working were Dynamic Sky at Churchill and Fear the Kitten at Trackside.

Java's War Opts For Blue Grass Over UAE Derby

Tampa Bay Derby runner-up will remain in the U.S. and point for the Kentucky Derby.

Will Take Charge, Oxbow Going Separate Ways

The morning after stablemates Will Take Charge and Oxbow ran first and second in the March 16 Rebel Stakes (gr. II), trainer D. Wayne Lukas said he plans to keep his charges separated for their next starts.

Maker Represented by 1,000th Winner

Trainer Mike Maker was represented by his 1,000th career winner March 16 when Magical Season won the third race at Fair Grounds.

Tampa Bay Derby Was Perfect for Street Sense

Hall of Fame trainer Carl Nafzger recalls choosing the Tampa Bay Derby as a steppingstone for Street Sense's Kentucky Derby (gr. I) success.

Romans Sets Plans for Dewey Square, Others

Eclipse Award-winning trainer Dale Romans said his Siena Farm 3-year-olds will both make their next starts at Gulfstream Park; he has yet to determine an exact target in Dubai for Breeders' Cup Turf winner Little Mike.

Keeneland Moves Madison to Blue Grass Day

Keeneland Racecourse in Lexington is moving the $300,000 Madison Stakes (gr. I) to Toyota Blue Grass Stakes Day, Saturday, April 13.

Game On Dude Looks Super in San Antonio

Game On Dude took some heat for six furlongs, then sped away in the stretch to take the $196,000 San Antonio Stakes (gr. II) as expected Feb. 3 for his sixth win in seven tries at Santa Anita Park.