Blue Grass Stakes 2025 Set for Keeneland Amid Weather Concerns

The 101st Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, a prestigious prep race for the Kentucky Derby, will take place at Keeneland on Saturday with a purse of $1.25 million. The race features a competitive field of seven 3-year-olds, including top favorite River Thames, trained by Todd Pletcher, who has shown strong performances this season. The Blue Grass has historical significance, having produced 23 Kentucky Derby winners, and will award qualifying points to the top five finishers. Inclement weather is expected, with forecasts predicting heavy rain, which could create challenging track conditions for the horses. The race is scheduled for a 5:52 p.m. ET post time and will be broadcast live on FanDuel TV. Other notable contenders include Owen Almighty, Burnham Square, and Chancer McPatrick, all of which have prior stakes experience.