Shakertown Stakes

The son of Gun Runner demolished his rivals in the $1,237,813 Blue Grass (G1) on Saturday.

Further Ado tops draws on stakes-packed Blue Grass program

James Scully🕒

Rebel winner Class President and Tampa Bay Derby runner-up Further Ado are top draws for Saturday's $1.25 million Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland, a major qualifier for the 2026 Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby Blue Grass Stakes Keeneland Madison Stakes Shakertown Stakes Appalachian Stakes Commonwealth Stakes

Positano Sunset upsets Madison for first graded win

Julien Leparoux Jose Ortiz Keeneland Flavien Prat Steve Asmussen Mark Casse Ian Wilkes Mike Stidham Madison Stakes Shakertown Stakes Appalachian Stakes Commonwealth Stakes Extra Anejo Positano Sunset Rogue Lightning Emery My Mane Squeeze Nitrogen Ben Curtis

Upsets were prominent on Tuesday's Blue Grass Day undercard at Keeneland, the biggest being Positano Sunset's 14-1 surprise over the favorite Emery in the $623,338 Madison (G1) for fillies and mares.

Mystic Lake, Emery renew rivalry in Madison

A days-long wet weather system forecast to affect central Kentucky this weekend could wreak havoc on Keeneland's signature program of the spring meet on Saturday, in particular the two stakes scheduled for the turf.

Alva Starr makes amends for prior loss to Vahva in Madison

Vahva, Alva Starr renew rivalry in Madison

Goodnight Olive returns a winner in Madison; Caravel hangs on in Shakertown

Tapit Trice draws inside in Blue Grass; Breeders' Cup winners Goodnight Olive, Caravel return

Just One Time, Golden Pal, Prevalence star on Blue Grass Day

Bell’s the One, Golden Pal highlight Keeneland undercard

James Scully🕒

Keeneland Bell's the One stakes advance Golden Pal Madison Stakes Shakertown Stakes Appalachian Stakes Nashville Kalypso Prevalence Commonwealth Stakes Lady Rocket Just One Time Spendarella Dolce Zel Ouraika

Kimari, Flagstaff among winners on Keeneland Saturday undercard

James Scully🕒

Joel Rosario Keeneland Wesley Ward Bound for Nowhere Kimari Flagstaff Madison Stakes Shakertown Stakes Appalachian Stakes stakes recap Jouster Commonwealth Stakes

Kimari seeks to make the grade at top level in Madison

Leinster holds Totally Boss in course-record Shakertown

Kellie Reilly🕒

Keeneland Tyler Gaffalione Bound for Nowhere Rusty Arnold Leinster Wildman Jack Shakertown Stakes Totally Boss

Guarana stays sprinting in Madison; Shakertown attracts full field

Keeneland Extravagant Kid Bound for Nowhere Texas Wedge Amy's Challenge Mia Mischief Bell's the One Fast Boat Leinster Guarana Sally's Curlin Wildman Jack Wildwood's Beauty Madison Stakes Shakertown Stakes Totally Boss

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