The Kentucky Oaks is the sister race to the Kentucky Derby and is run the day before the Derby, usually the first Friday in May. The race, inaugurated in 1875, is restricted to 3-year-old fillies and is run at 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs dirt. All entrants carry 121 pounds.
The Kentucky Oaks is the sister race to the Kentucky Derby and is run the day before the Derby, usually the first Friday in May. The race, inaugurated in 1875, is restricted to 3-year-old fillies and is run at 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs dirt. All entrants carry 121 pounds.
The Oaks is a marquee event for fillies in the United States. Famous fillies to win the race over the years include Alcibiades, Cicada, Susan's Girl, Davona Dale, Princess Rooney, Silverbulletday, Ashado, Rags to Riches and Rachel Alexandra among others. In 2012 Rosie Napravnik became the first female jockey to win the Kentucky Oaks aboard Believe You Can. She won a second Oaks in 2014 when piloting Untapable to victory.
Owner Calumet Farm has won six editions of the race while trainer Woody Stephens won the Oaks five times.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:43:60
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 20 1/4 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2024 | Thorpedo Anna | Kenneth G. McPeek | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Brookdale Racing Inc., Edwards, Mark, Hicks, Judy B. and Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek) |
| 05/04/2023 | Pretty Mischievous | Brendan P. Walsh | Tyler Gaffalione | Godolphin, LLC |
| 05/05/2022 | Secret Oath | D. Wayne Lukas | Luis Saez | Briland Farm |
| 04/29/2021 | Malathaat | Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Shadwell Stable |
| 09/03/2020 | Shedaresthedevil | Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Flurry Racing Stables, Qatar Racing Limited and Big Aut Farms |
| 05/02/2019 | Serengeti Empress | Thomas M. Amoss | Jose L. Ortiz | Joel Politi |
| 05/03/2018 | Monomoy Girl | Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Dubb, M., Monomoy Stables, The Elkstone Group, et al |
| 05/04/2017 | Abel Tasman | Bob Baffert | Mike E. Smith | China Horse Club International Ltd. and Clearsky Farms |
| 05/05/2016 | Cathryn Sophia | John C. Servis | Javier Castellano | Cash is King LLC |
| 04/30/2015 | Lovely Maria | J. Larry Jones | Kerwin D. Clark | Brereton C. Jones |
| 05/01/2014 | Untapable | Steven M. Asmussen | Rosie Napravnik | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC |
| 05/02/2013 | Princess of Sylmar | Todd A. Pletcher | Mike E. Smith | King of Prussia Stable |
| 05/03/2012 | Believe You Can | J. Larry Jones | Rosie Napravnik | Brereton C. Jones |
| 05/05/2011 | Plum Pretty | Bob Baffert | Martin Garcia | Peachtree Stable |
| 04/29/2010 | Blind Luck | Jerry Hollendorfer | Rafael Bejarano | Mark Dedomenico LLC, Carver, John, Abruzzo, Peter and Hollendorfer, Jerry |
| 04/30/2009 | Rachel Alexandra | Hal R. Wiggins | Calvin H. Borel | L and M Partners LLC |
| 05/01/2008 | Proud Spell | J. Larry Jones | Gabriel Saez | Brereton C. Jones |
| 05/03/2007 | Rags to Riches | Todd A. Pletcher | Garrett K. Gomez | Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick |
| 05/04/2006 | Lemons Forever | Dallas Stewart | Mark Guidry | Horton, Leon, Willis and Terry and Stewart, Dallas |
| 05/05/2005 | Summerly | Steven M. Asmussen | Jerry D. Bailey | Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC |
| 04/29/2004 | Ashado | Todd A. Pletcher | John R. Velazquez | Starlight Racing |
| 05/01/2003 | Bird Town | Nicholas P. Zito | Edgar S. Prado | Marylou Whitney Stables LLC |
| 05/02/2002 | Farda Amiga | Paulo H. Lobo | Chris J. McCarron | Old Friends, Inc., Winner Silk, Inc. and De Camargo, Jose |
| 05/03/2001 | Flute | Robert J. Frankel | Jerry D. Bailey | Juddmonte |
| 05/04/2000 | Secret Status | Neil J. Howard | Pat Day | Farish, William S., Elkins, Jr., James A. and Webber, Jr., W. Temple |
| 04/29/1999 | Silverbulletday | Bob Baffert | Gary L. Stevens | Mike Pegram |
| 04/30/1998 | Keeper Hill | Robert J. Frankel | David Romero Flores | Chandler, Dr. and Mrs. John A., Otto, A. and McGaughey III, C. R. |
| 05/01/1997 | Blushing K. D. | Sam B. David, Jr. | Lonnie Meche | Burns, James P. and V. Sue |
| 05/02/1996 | Pike Place Dancer | Jerry Hollendorfer | Corey S. Nakatani | Hollendorfer, Jerry and Todaro, George |
| 05/04/1995 | Gal in a Ruckus | John T. Ward, Jr. | Herb McCauley | John C. Oxley |
| 05/05/1994 | Sardula | Brian A. Mayberry | Eddie J. Delahoussaye | Mr. & Mrs. Jerome S. Moss |
| 04/29/1993 | Dispute | Claude R. McGaughey III | Jerry D. Bailey | Ogden Mills Phipps |
| 04/30/1992 | Luv Me Luv Me Not | Glenn S. Wismer | Fabio A. Arguello, Jr. | Philip S Maas |
| 05/02/1991 | Lite Light | Jerry Hollendorfer | Corey S. Nakatani | Oaktown Stable |
| 05/03/1990 | Seaside Attraction | D. Wayne Lukas | Chris J. McCarron | Overbrook Farm |
| 05/04/1989 | Open Mind | D. Wayne Lukas | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Klein E V |
| 05/05/1988 | Goodbye Halo | Charles E. Whittingham | Pat Day | Campbell Jr & Hancock III |
| 04/30/1987 | Buryyourbelief | Lazaro S. Barrera | Jose A. Santos | Bray D S Jr |
| 05/01/1986 | Tiffany Lass | Lazaro S. Barrera | Gary L. Stevens | Jones Aaron U |
| 05/02/1985 | Fran's Valentine | Joseph Manzi | Patrick A. Valenzuela | Green Thumb Farm Stable |
| 05/03/1984 | Lucky Lucky Lucky | D. Wayne Lukas | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Combs L Ii & Equites Stable |
| 05/05/1983 | Princess Rooney | Frank Gomez | Jacinto Vasquez | Tucker Paula |
| 04/29/1982 | Blush With Pride | D. Wayne Lukas | William Shoemaker | Stonereath Farm |
| 04/30/1981 | Heavenly Cause | Woodford C. Stephens | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Ryehill Farm |
| 05/01/1980 | Bold 'n Determined | Neil D. Drysdale | Eddie J. Delahoussaye | Saron Stable |
| 05/03/1979 | Davona Dale | John M. Veitch | Jorge Velasquez | Calumet Farm |
| 05/04/1978 | White Star Line | Woodford C. Stephens | Eddie Maple | Newstead Farm |
| 05/05/1977 | Sweet Alliance | Grover G. Delp | Chris J. McCarron | Windfields Farm |
| 04/29/1976 | Optimistic Gal | LeRoy S. Jolley | Braulio Baeza | Firestone Mrs B R |
