R Heat Lightning Winning Gulfstream OaksThe Kentucky Oaks 137 Graded Stakes Earnings will likely determine the participants in the 137th running of the $1 million Kentucky Oaks on Friday, May 6.

The Kentucky Oaks field is limited to 14 starters and R Heat Lightning, trained by Todd Pletcher is the likely Kentucky Oaks favorite.

Here is the list of 2011 Kentucky Oaks contenders by Graded Earnings.

Rank Horse Graded Stakes Earnings Trainer
1. R Heat Lightning $910,000 Todd Pletcher
2. Joyful Victory $345,000 Larry Jones
3. Kathmanblu $328,525 Ken McPeek
4. Bouquet Booth $326,000 Steve Margolis
5. Daisy Devine $300,000 Andrew McKeever
6. Lilacs and Lace $244,750 John Terranova II
7. Delightful Mary $244,501 Mark Casse
8. Zazu $238,185 John Sadler
9. St. John’s River $100,000 Andy Leggio Jr.
10. Arienza $60,000 Danny Peitz
11. Summer Soiree $58,900 Graham Motion
12. Holy Heavens $55,000 Benard Chatters
13. Inglorious $50,000 Josie Carroll
14. Plum Pretty $48,000 Bob Baffert
15. Suave Voir Faire $25,552 Speedy Smithwick Jr.
16. Royal Delta $0 Bill Mott
17. Street Storm $0 Steve Margolis