Saturday's Wood Memorial Day card generated record-breaking wagering as the all-sources tally came in at $23,250,478 for the 13-race program, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced via press release.
The 2025 figure, on a day highlighted by 'TDN Rising Star' Rodriguez (Authentic) running them off their feet in Centenary edition of the GII Wood Memorial, eclipses the precious record of $21,601,673 established back in 2013 when Verrazano (More Than Ready) took home the top prize.
The other contests on Saturday's card were the GIII Distaff Stakes won by Irish Maxima (Maximus Mischief); GIII Gazelle Stakes carrying Kentucky Oaks points which went to Ballerina d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro); and the GII Carter Stakes won by Crazy Mason (Coal Front).
Live racing at Aqueduct resumes Sunday with a 10-race card co-headlined by the Listed Haynesfield and Biogio's Rose Stakes. First post is 1:10 p.m. eastern.
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