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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The day before the Kentucky Derby each year is known as Ladies’ Day, with several stakes races for fillies and mares, highlighted by the Kentucky Oaks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Saturday’s win helped both claim rare weekend sweeps of the Derby and Kentucky Oaks for fillies.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2024

He married Pamela Yellin in 1980, and in 1995 they moved from New Jersey to River Edge Farm, a 110-acre spread in Buellton, Calif., where they raised fillies and colts to become top racehorses.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2024

Billed as Championship Sunday, it co-features the $50,000 Emerald Distaff for older fillies and mares, $50,000 Muckleshoot Derby for 3-year-olds, and $50,000 Washington Oaks for 3-year-old fillies.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Colts 105 lbs, fillies and geldings 102 lbs.

From History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 by O'Connor, John Lawrence