This Saturday, the Fair Grounds Racetrack will host the 33rd edition of the $150,000 Silverbulletday Stakes, a significant event on the road to the Kentucky Oaks. The race will feature eight promising three-year-old fillies competing over a distance of one mile and 70 yards. This competition is part of the prestigious Grade 3 Lecomte co-feature and offers valuable qualifying points for the top five finishers. Among the contenders is Simply Joking, who made an impressive debut last month in the Letellier Memorial. Other notable entrants include Chasten, Golden Gamble, and California Sunset, each bringing their own unique racing history and potential to this exciting event.

The Silverbulletday Stakes promises to be a thrilling test for these young fillies. One of the most anticipated participants is Simply Joking, trained by Whit Beckman. She demonstrated her prowess in her maiden victory at the Letellier Memorial, overcoming a less-than-ideal start to triumph over the front-running favorite. Owned by Grantley Acres, Ryan Conner, and Berkels0813, this Pennsylvania-bred filly has already shown signs of promise. Another noteworthy entry from Beckman's stable is Drexel Hill, who will wear blinkers for the first time after earning an Oaks qualifying point with a fifth-place finish in the Untapable Stakes.

Beyond Beckman’s duo, several other trainers have entered multiple fillies into the race. Trainer Kenny McPeek has entered three fillies: Golden Gamble, Gowells Delight, and She’s a Swede. Golden Gamble, who finished second in the Untapable Stakes, will be joined by Gowells Delight and She’s a Swede, both recent maiden winners. Brad Cox also brings two talented fillies to the starting gate: California Sunset, who came from last place to finish third in the Untapable, and Chasten, a half-sister to the reigning champion older dirt female Idiomatic. Chasten dazzled in her lone start, winning a seven-furlong race at Churchill Downs. Additionally, Bless the Broken, trained by Will Walden, will be competing after finishing seventh in the Demoiselle Stakes.

The Silverbulletday Stakes not only serves as a critical stepping stone towards the Kentucky Oaks but also showcases the depth of talent among this year's crop of three-year-old fillies. With a diverse field of competitors, each bringing their own strengths and histories, the race is set to be a memorable event. As the horses line up for the post at 5 p.m. EST, all eyes will be on which filly can rise to the occasion and claim the coveted victory in this prestigious stakes race.