Get ready for the 99th running of the Grade 2, $750,000 Wood Memorial, a crucial Kentucky Derby prep race at Aqueduct. With a field of 13 talented 3-year-olds, this 1 1/8-mile contest promises to be a thrilling battle for 100-50-25-15-10 Kentucky Derby qualifying points. Watch as Deterministic seeks to secure his spot in the Derby, while Uncle Heavy and El Grande O look to boost their chances. Dive into our comprehensive preview, featuring analysis, morning-line odds, and insights into each contender's form. Who will emerge victorious and take a giant step towards the first Saturday in May? Tune in for all the action!

Field, Post Position, Trainer, and Jockey:
1 - Resilience - John Velazquez, William Mott, 6-1
2 - El Grande O - Dylan Davis, Linda Rice, 8-1
3 - Lonesome Boy - Adam Bowman, Hugo Padilla, 20-1
4 - Deterministic - Joel Rosario, Christophe Clement, 5-2
5 - Protective - Kendrick Carmouche, Todd Pletcher, 20-1
6 - Evening News - Jareth Loveberry, Michael Pino, 20-1
7 - Merit - Edwin Gonzalez, Saffie Joseph Jr., 20-1
8 - Elysian Meadows - Jose Lezcano, William Mott, 15-1
9 - Tuscan Sky - Manuel Franco, Todd Pletcher, 7-2
10 - Gettysburg Address - Emmanuel Esquivel, Dallas Stewart, 30-1
11 - Society Man - Luis Rivera Jr., Danny Gargan, 20-1
12 - Deposition - Dexter Haddock, Uriah St. Lewis, 30-1
13 - Uncle Heavy - Mychel Sanchez, Robert Reid Jr., 8-1

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