Kentucky ___ (sister race of the Kentucky Derby) (4)

I believe the answer is:

oaks

(Other definitions for oaks that I've seen before include "Acorn producers" , "Mighty ones from little acorns grow" , "Horse race - trees" , "Hardwood trees" , "material for shipbuilding" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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