The Wood Memorial Stakes is a prestigious horse race held annually in early April at Aqueduct Racetrack in New York. It is a Grade I race for three-year-old thoroughbreds, covering a distance of 1 1/8 miles on dirt. The event is a key prep race for the Kentucky Derby, offering valuable points toward qualifying for that race. Established in 1925, the Wood Memorial honors William Wood, a prominent figure in horse racing. The race has a rich history and has produced many successful horses that went on to compete in the Derby and other major races.