Cathryn Sophia Possible for Oaks

With the departure of champion juvenile filly Songbird from the May 6 Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) many owners and trainers of 3-year-old fillies are sorting through their options. One of those is trainer John Servis, who has confirmed that he is now considering Cash is King's Cathryn Sophia for the nine-furlong Oaks.

Cathryn Sophia was on the trail for the seven-furlong Eight Belles Stakes (gr. II) on Oaks day at Churchill Downs following her third-place finish April 9 in Keeneland's Central Bank Ashland Stakes (gr. I) behind Weep No More and Rachel's Valentina. The Maryland-bred daughter of Street Boss  —Sheave, by Mineshaft  , was unbeaten in four starts prior to the Ashland.

However, with Songbird out of the equation due to a fever, Servis may call an audible. He said his filly will work April 22 at Keeneland—weather permitting—and a determination of her status will likely be made the following day.

Leaderboard for the Kentucky Oaks

The top 14 point earners nominated to the Kentucky Oaks will earn a spot in the starting gate.

Rank, Horse, Points

1, Terra Promessa, 150

2, Lewis Bay, 130

3, Land Over Sea, 128

4, Weep No More, 100

5, Go Maggie Go, 100

6, Cathryn Sophia, 80

7, Mo d'Amour, 70

8, Venus Valentine, 50

9, Mokat, 50

10, Rachel's Valentina, 48

11, Royal Obsession, 45

12, Dream Dance, 44

13, Nickname, 40

14, Taxable, 40

15, Paola Queen, 40

16, Dothraki Queen, 20

17, Gomo, 20

18, Carina Mia, 20

19, Marquee Miss, 20

20, Adore, 20