Irap Holds Off Practical Joke in Blue Grass Stunner
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After tracking early, Reddam Racing's Irap moved to the lead turning for home and held off a late challenge from Grade 1 winner Practical Joke to post a 31.30-1 upset in the 93rd edition of the Grade 2, $1 million Toyota Blue Grass Stakes on Saturday at Keeneland.
Favored McCraken finished third.
Trained by Doug O'Neill, Irap completed the 1 1/8-mile test in 1:50.39 under jockey Julien Leparoux.