On Saturday, April 9, 2022, Zandon won the $1 million Toyota Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland. With the win, Zandon earned 100 points in the 2022 Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series.
No matter if you’re looking for 2022 Blue Grass contenders, entries, odds, 2021 results and payouts, news, past winners, picks and tips, or handicapping advice, you will have the most updated information here.
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2022 BLUE GRASS RESULTS AND PAYOUTS
Race Recap/Replay
Trained by Chad Brown and ridden by Flavien Prat, the Jeff Drown owned Zandon weaved through Smile Happy to win the 2022 Blue Grass Stakes. The 3-year-old Upstart colt’s win gives him a career record of 4-2-1-1 with earnings at $713,000.
Get results and payouts to the 2022 Blue Grass below. Also, click the link to download our Inside Track to the 2022 Blue Grass wagering guide. These wagering guides are included at least once a month as part of our premium picks packages.
| HORSE | TRAINER | JOCKEY | WIN | PLACE | SHOW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Zandon | Chad Brown | Flavien Prat | 6.20 | 3.20 | 2.40 |
| 10 | Smile Happy | Kenny McPeek | Corey Lanerie | 3.20 | 2.40 | |
| 6 | Emmanuel | Todd Pletcher | Luis Saez | 3.60 |
| WAGER TYPE | NUMBERS | PAYOFF | POOL | CARRYOVER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.50 Pick 3 | 4-10-4 (3 Correct) | $10.55 | $195,429 | |
| $0.50 Pick 4 | 3-4/10-7/10-4 (4 Correct) | $21.90 | $667,085 | |
| $0.50 Pick 5 | 10-3-4/10-7/10-4 (4 Correct) | $2.50 | $0 | |
| $0.50 Pick 5 | 10-3-4/10-7/10-4 (5 Correct) | $84.60 | $996,466 | |
| $1.00 Pick 6 | 10-10-3-4/10-7/10-4 (6 Correct) | $663.30 | $214,748 | |
| $1.00 Pick 6 | 10-10-3-4/10-7/10-4 (5 Correct) | $13.50 | $0 | |
| $1.00 Daily Double | 10-4 | $5.30 | $136,240 | |
| $1.00 Exacta | 4-10 | $7.60 | $1,149,104 | |
| $0.10 Superfecta | 4-10-6-7 | $33.56 | $488,694 | |
| $0.50 Trifecta | 4-10-6 | $16.50 | $808,119 |
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PAST BLUE GRASS WINNERS
The Blue Grass Stakes (G2) has been the highlight of Keeneland’s spring meet since 1937. The 1 1/8-mile dirt race has produced many Kentucky Derby winners over its illustrious history. Here are the past winners since 1937:
| YEAR | WINNING HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER | OWNER | FINAL TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Zandon | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown | Jeff Drown | 1:50.35 |
| 2021 | Essential Quality | Luis Saez | Brad Cox | Godolphin, LLC | 1:48.50 |
| 2020 | Art Collector | Brian Hernandez, Jr. | Tommy Drury | Bruce Lunsford | 1:48.11 |
| 2019 | Vekoma | Javier Castellano | George Weaver | R. A. Hill Stable and Gatsas Stables | 1:50.93 |
| 2018 | Good Magic | Jose Ortiz | Chad Brown | e Five Racing and Stonestreet Stables | 1:50.18 |
| 2017 | Irap | Julien Leparoux | Doug O'Neil | Reddam Racing LLC | 1:50.39 |
| 2016 | Brody's Cause | Luis Saez | Dale Romans | Albaugh Family Stable | 1:50.20 |
| 2015 | Carpe Diem | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | WinStar Farm/Stonestreet Stables | 1:49.77 |
| 2014 | Dance With Fate | Corey Nakatani | Peter Eurton | Alesia/Bran Jam Stable/Ciaglia Racing | 1:50.06 |
| 2013 | Java's War | Julien Leparoux | Kenny McPeek | Charle Fipke | 1:50.27 |
| 2012 | Dullahan | Kent Desormeaux | Dale Romans | Donegal Radcing | 1:47.94 |
| 2011 | Brilliant Speed | Joel Rosario | Thomas Albertrani | Live Oak Plantation | 1:50.92 |
| 2010 | Stately Victor | Alan Garcia | Mike Maker | F. Thomas and Jack Conway | 1:48.69 |
| 2009 | General Quarters | Eibar Coa | Thomas McCarthy | Thomas McCarthy | 1:49.26 |
| 2008 | Monba | Edgar Parado | Todd Pletcher | Starlight Stables | 1:49.71 |
| 2007 | Dominican | Rafael Bajarano | Darrin Miller | Silverton LLC | 1:51.33 |
| 2006 | Sinister Minister | Garrett Gomez | Bob Baffert | Mercedes Stable | 1:48.85 |
| 2005 | Bandini | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher | Michael Tabor | 1:48.85 |
| 2004 | The Cliff's Edge | Shane Sellers | Nick Zito | Robert LaPenta | 1:49.42 |
| 2003 | Peace Rules | Edgar Prado | Bobby Frankel | Edmund Gann | 1:51.73 |
| 2002 | Harlan's Holiday | Edgar Prado | Kenny McPeek | Starlight Stable | 1:51.51 |
| 2001 | Millennium Wind | Laffit Pincay Jr. | David Hoffmans | D & J Heerensperger | 1:48.32 |
| 2000 | High Yield | Pat Day | D Wayne Lukas | Tabor/Lewis/Magnier | 1:48.60 |
| 1999 | Menifee | Pat Day | Elliott Walden | Hancock/Stone | 1:48.60 |
| 1998 | Halory Hunter | Gary Stevens | Nick Zito | Celtic Pride Stable | 1:47.80 |
| 1997 | Pulpit | Shane Sellers | Frank Brothers | Claiborne Farm | 1:49.80 |
| 1996 | Skip Away | Shane Sellers | Sonny Hine | Carolyn Hine | 1:47.20 |
| 1995 | Wild Syn | Randy Romero | Thomas Arnemann | Jurgen Arnemann | 1:49.20 |
| 1994 | Holy Bull | Mike Smith | Warren Croll Jr. | Warren Croll Jr. | 1:50.00 |
| 1993 | Prairie Bayou | Mike Smith | Tom Bohannan | Loblolly Stable | 1:49.60 |
| 1992 | Pistols and Roses | Jacitno Vazquez | George Gianos | Willis Family Stables | 1:49.00 |
| 1991 | Strike the Gold | Chris Antley | Nick Zito | BCC Stable | 1:48.40 |
| 1990 | Summer Squall | Pat Day | Neil Howard | Dogwood Stable | 1:48.60 |
| 1989 | Western Playboy | Randy Romero | Harvey Vanier | R Vanier/R. Roncari | 1:51.20 |
| 1988 | Granacus | Jacinto Vazquez | Pat Collins | Steve A. Stavro | 1:52.20 |
| 1987 | War | Herb McCauley | D Wayne Lukas | Tom Gentry | 1:48.40 |
| 1986 | Bachelor Beau | Larry Melacon | Phillip Hauswald | R. A. Waterfield/J. B. Tafel | 1:51.20 |
| 1985 | Chief's Crown | Don MacBeth | Roger Laurin | Star Crown Stable | 1:47.60 |
| 1984 | Taylor's Special | Pat Day | Bill Mott | William Lucas | 1:52.20 |
| 1983 | Play Fellow | Jean Cruguet | Harvey Vanier | Vanier/Lauer/Victor | 1:49.40 |
| 1982 | Linkage | Bill Shoemaker | Henry Clark | Christiana Stable | 1:48.00 |
| 1981 | Proud Appeal | Jeffery Fell | Stanley Gough | Gainesway Farm | 1:51.40 |
| 1980 | Rockhill Native | John Oldham | Herbert Stevens | Harry A. Oak | 1:50.00 |
| 1979 | Spectacular Bid | Ronnie Franklin | Bud Delp | Hawksworth Farm | 1:50.00 |
| 1978 | Alydar | Jorge Velazquez | John Veitch | Calumet Farm | 1:49.60 |
| 1977 | For the Moment | Angel Cordero Jr. | LeRoy Jolley | Gerald Robins | 1:50.20 |
| 1976 | Honest Pleasure | Braulio Baeza | LeRoy Jolley | Bertram Firestone | 1:49.40 |
| 1975 | Master Derby | Darrel McHargue | Smiley Adams | Golden Chance Farm | 1:49.00 |
| 1974 | Judger | Lafitt Pincay Jr. | Woody Stephens | Seth Hancock | 1:49.20 |
| 1973 | My Gallant | Angel Cordero Jr. | Lou Goldfine | Arthur Appleton | 1:49.60 |
| 1972 | Riva Ridge | Ron Turcotte | Lucien Laurin | Meadow Stable | 1:49.60 |
| 1971 | Impetuosity | Eric Guerin | George Poole | W. P. Rosso | 1:49.40 |
| 1970 | Dust Commander | Mike Manganello | Don Combs | Robert Lehmann | 1:51.20 |
| 1969 | Arts and Letters | Bill Shoemaker | J. Elliott Burch | Rokeby Stable | 1:47.80 |
| 1968 | Forward Pass | Ismael Valenzuela | Henry Forrest | Calumet Farm | 1:47.80 |
| 1967 | Diplomat Way | Johnny Sellers | John Meaux | Harvey Peltier | 1:49.60 |
| 1966 | Abe's Hope | Bill Shoemaker | Del Carroll | Grand Prix Stable | 1:49.20 |
| 1965 | Luck Debonair | Bill Shoemaker | Frank Catrone | Ada Rice | 1:49.00 |
| 1964 | Northern Dancer | Bill Hartack | Horatio Luro | Windfields Farm | 1:49.80 |
| 1963 | Chateaugay | Braulio Baeza | James Conway | Darby Dan Farm | 1:48.00 |
| 1962 | Ridan | Manuel Ycaza | LeRoy Jolley | Jolley/Woods/Greer | 1:47.60 |
| 1961 | Sherluck | Braulio Baeza | Harold Young | Jacob Sher | 1:48.60 |
| 1960 | Tompion | Bill Shoemaker | Robert Wheeler | C. V. Whitney | 1:48.60 |
| 1959 | Tommy Lee | Bill Shoemaker | Frank Childs | Fred Turner Jr. | 1:48.60 |
| 1958 | Plion | David Erb | Tom Jolley | Edward Potter Jr. | 1:52.80 |
| 1957 | Round Table | Ralph Neves | William Molter | Kerr Stable | 1:47.40 |
| 1956 | Toby B. | Robert Baird | R. E. Wingfield | Van Deren & Deming | 1:51.00 |
| 1955 | Racing Fool | Henry Moreno | Loyd Gentry Jr. | Cain Hoy Sable | 1:51.80 |
| 1954 | Goyamo | Eddie Arcaro | Woody Stephens | Woodvale Farm | 1:50.60 |
| 1953 | Correspondent | Eddie Arcaro | Wally Dunn | Mrs. Gordon Gulberson | 1:49.00 |
| 1952 | Gushing Oil | Steve Brooks | Whitney Jansen | Sam Wilson Jr. | 1:52.40 |
| 1951 | Mamaluke Ruhe | Ramon Adair Job Dean Jessop | Sylvester Veitch Robert McGarvey | C. V. Whitney Mrs. Emil Denmark | 1:54.40 1:54.20 |
| 1950 | Mr. Trouble | Douglas Dodson | Sylvester Veitch | C. V. Whitney | 1:50.40 |
| 1949 | Halt | Conn McCreary | Woody Stephens | Woodvale Farm | 1:52.60 |
| 1948 | Coaltown | Newbold Pierson | Ben Jones | Calumet Farm | 1:49.20 |
| 1947 | Faultless | Douglas Dodson | Ben Jones | Calumet Farm | 1:51.20 |
| 1946 | Lord Boswell | Eddie Acaro | James Smith | Maine Chance Farm | 1:51.60 |
| 1945 | Darby Dieppi | Melvin Calvert | Charles Gentry | Mrs. W. G. Lewis | 1:53.40 |
| 1944 | Skytracer | Mike Cafferella | Frank Baker | Manuel Goff | 1:52.60 |
| 1943 | Ocean Wave | Wendell Eads | Ben Jones | Calumet Farm | 1:53.80 |
| 1942 | Shout Out | Eddie Arcaro | John Gaver Sr. | Greentree Stable | 1:52.40 |
| 1941 | Our Boots | Conn McCreary | Steve Judge | Woodvale Farm | 1:51.20 |
| 1940 | Bimelech | Fred Smith | Bill Hurley | Edward Bradley | 1:51.00 |
| 1939 | Heather Broom | Basil James | Earl Sande | John Hay Whitney | 1:54.20 |
| 1938 | Bull Leah | Irving Anderson | Frank Kearns | Calumet Farm | 1:49.60 |
| 1937 | Fencing | Jack Westrope | Earl Sande | Maxwell Howard | 1:57.20 |
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