The $750,000 Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino April 5 at Aqueduct serves as New York’s marquee Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep race and a significant prize itself given the race’s rich history dating back to 1925.
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Women in Racing: Donna Barton Brothers Guided by the Heart
America’s Best Racing has launched a monthly series to celebrate women in racing, explore the challenges they face in what has been a male-dominated industry, and highlight their achievements. On air and in life, NBC’s Donna Barton Brothers recognizes that spontaneity is every bit as important as meticulous planning.
2025 Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles: Arkansas Derby Winner Sandman
Welcome to Kentucky Derby Prospect Profiles, where we take a look each week at a recent winner on the Road to the Derby schedule from that offers qualifying points good for a starting-gate spot in the 1 ¼-mile classic race May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs.
Stars of Yesterday: Looking Back at Best Wood Memorial Winners
New York’s road to the 2025 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve concludes this Saturday. Aqueduct will host the $750,000, Grade 2 Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by Resorts World Casino at 1 ⅛ miles on the dirt.
