Sierra Leone wins the 2024 Blue Grass Stakes

SIERRA LEONE had trouble loading but won the 2024 Blue Grass Stakes, a Kentucky Derby prep, at Keeneland on April 6. Trainer Chad Brown conditions the colt, who had Tyler Gaffalione in the saddle.

[@RealJackHQ]

Excellent job Mr. Leone! Little gate trouble never had a chance on you. You’re looking fantastic for the first Saturday in May. 🤗

[@uhya-sure8280]

Looks as if there will be a good amount of speed in Derby for this somewhat of a deep closer. If indeed Fierceness should bounce...... I do believe SL has real shot to get the W. But then again - What do I know

[@jimnicholson6902]

Great job gate crew!!

[@brinleyisawesome6398]

Does no one else see how hard Sierra Leone tries? He may as well been last, yet he just breezed past the other horses in that last half of a mile. I will always say that the Kentucky Derby was a fluke. He should have won. To me, he is a triple crown winner, a champion…once I measured his stride angle. 107 degrees! I will always bet on you to win, Sierra Leone.

[@bnegs521]

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[@Jean0987654321]

Track announcer: Kurt Becker