THIS SATURDAY—Kentucky: KEENELAND offers 5 stakes, including the $300k Jenny Wiley and $750k Toyota Blue Grass. Stephanie’s Kitten makes her 2014 debut with Johnny Velazquez in the irons as the 5/2 favorite in the GI Wiley Stakes. She’ll face a field of 10, including 3/1 ML Centre Court at 1 1/16 on turf. The Road to the Kentucky Derby continues with Bobby’s Kitten, ridden by Javier Castellano, opening as the 3/1 favorite over Medal Count, Vinceremos, and Coastline in a talented field of 14 in the 1 1/8 mile GI Blue Grass Stakes.

Still two more great stakes not to miss: OAKLAWN’s $600k Oaklawn Handicap and The Kentucky Derby point qualifying $1 Million Arkansas Derby. In the G2 Oaklawn, Will Take Charge with Luis Saez aboard is the even money favorite and will compete with such talent as Revolutionary and Moreno in a field of 7 at 1 1/8 miles. The G1 Arkansas Derby, Tapiture with Joel Rosario opens at 9/5 and will be dueling against Bayern, Strong Mandate and Commissioner in a field of 9 for 1 1/8 miles.

NBC sports network will carry coverage LIVE. Find out more at nbcsports.com

New York: AQUEDUCT race track sizzles with 4 stakes starting at $300k and topping off with the $1 million Wood Memorial. Three year olds Social Inclusion, Samraat, Harpoon, Uncle Sigh, Kristo and Noble Moon compete for the purse and the prized points in the Kentucky Derby Championship Series against a field of 11. Not to be outdone, SANTA ANITA plays host to 4 stakes of its own, including the Kentucky Oaks qualifier, The $400k Santa Anita Oaks. Ria Antonia, Honey Ride, Fashion Plate and Arethusa race in a field of seven. The $1 Million Santa Anita Derby will race derby hopefuls California Chrome, Candy Boy, and Hoppertunity in a strong group of eight. NBC sports network will carry coverage LIVE this Saturday. Find out more at nbcsports.com