BET THE WOOD MEMORIAL

How do I bet the Wood Memorial?

You can bet it on NYRA Bets! Look for Aqueduct in Today's Racing menu on race day.

How do I watch the Wood Memorial?

Watch the Wood on FOX starting at 6:00 PM ET. America's Day at the Races is also showing races from Aqueduct on FS1 from 12 - 2 PM ET, on FS2 from 2 - 4:30 PM ET. You can also stream the races live and watch replays on NYRA Bets.

History of the Wood Memorial

The Wood Memorial (G2) is a Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds held annually in April at Aqueduct Racetrack in Ozone Park, New York. This prestigious race is one of the final major prep races for the Kentucky Derby. The Wood Memorial is run at a distance of 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) on dirt and offers a total purse of $750,000 in 2023.

The race was first held in 1925 and was named in honor of Eugene D. Wood, a prominent New York State politician and horse racing enthusiast. Over the years, the Wood Memorial has seen many notable horses participate, including Secretariat, who won the race in 1973. The race has also been won by several Kentucky Derby winners, such as Gallant Fox, Count Fleet, Assault, and Seattle Slew.

NYRA Bets offers horse racing fans the opportunity to bet on the Wood Memorial from anywhere in the United States. Bettors can place their wagers easily and efficiently through the NYRA Bets app or website. Additionally, bettors can watch live streaming of the race and get expert analysis and handicapping tips to help them make informed bets.

If you're new to betting on horse racing, NYRA Bets offers a simple and straightforward guide on how to bet Aqueduct and other racetracks. The guide covers everything from understanding the different types of bets available to tips on reading the program and placing your bets. With NYRA Bets, betting on the Wood Memorial and other major horse races has never been easier.