The Grade 3, $100,000 Santa Ana Stakes at Santa Anita Park is set to take place on Saturday, March 9, featuring a field of eight fillies and mares competing over 1 1/4 miles on turf. The race is an essential test for older turf runners and could set the stage for future graded stakes campaigns. "Mrs. Astor" and "Kathynmarissa" headline the field, bringing strong resumes into the event.

The $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs marks a new addition to the Kentucky Derby Prep Races, offering 50-25-15-10-5 qualifying points to the top five finishers. This 1 1/8-mile one-turn event is a pivotal stop for 3-year-olds looking to secure their place in the Kentucky Derby 2025 field. Seven entrants have already gained experience on the Derby trail, accumulating 72 qualifying points.

A talented field of 10 fillies and mares will take to the turf in the $225,000 Hillsborough Stakes (G2T) at Tampa Bay Downs on March 8, 2025. The 1 1/8-mile race is a key early-season test for turf runners and features multiple stakes winners, including Saffron Moon, Gimme a Nother, and Sparkle Blue. Trainer Chad Brown sends out three strong contenders in the field, hoping to add another graded stakes win to his record.

A field of 12 talented 3-year-old fillies is set to compete in the Grade 3, $200,000 Florida Oaks at Tampa Bay Downs on March 8. The 1 1/16-mile turf race is an important early-season test, attracting promising fillies who may be targeting more significant stakes later in the year. 

A strong field of fillies and mares is set to compete in the Grade 3, $165,000 Hurricane Bertie Stakes at Gulfstream Park on March 8. The 6 1/2-furlong dirt sprint will feature seven contenders, including Nic’s Style, who looks to extend her winning streak, and multiple graded stakes winner Spirit Wind.