The Withers Stakes, a $250,000 race over one and one-eighth miles for three-year-olds, is set to take place at Aqueduct. This race is an important Kentucky Derby prep, offering valuable qualification points to the top finishers.

The field includes seven promising contenders:
- Global Steve (FL) – Trained by R E Reid, Jr., this horse has shown potential with a win in the Parx Future Stars.
- Surfside Moon (PA) – J L Lawrence II’s entry, which broke its maiden on grass but has struggled on dirt.
- Corvus (NY) – J M Jimenez’s horse, consistent but with a career-best speed rating that may not be enough.
- Uncle Jim (KY) – B H Cox’s entry, which won a maiden special weight at Keeneland and has shown promise.
- Mo Quality (KY) – C Davis’s horse, which earned a strong speed rating in its maiden win at Churchill Downs.
- Captain Cook (KY) – R E Dutrow, Jr.’s entry, which won impressively in its maiden race at Aqueduct.
- Omaha Omaha (VA) – M E Gorham’s horse, which has shown good form in allowance optional claimers.
