Overview

• Burnham Square clinched the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland on Tuesday, narrowly defeating East Avenue in a photo finish.
• The race, postponed from Saturday due to heavy rain and flooding in Kentucky, offered 100 Derby points to the winner.
• Ridden by Brian Hernandez, Burnham Square completed the 1 1/8-mile race in 1:51.33, coming from the back of the pack to secure victory.
• Trainer Ian Wilkes’ gelding now has 130 Derby points, solidifying its position as a top contender for the Kentucky Derby on May 3.
• The Lexington Stakes this Saturday at Keeneland is the final race offering Derby qualification points, with 20 points awarded to the winner.