The $1.5 million, Grade 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks is the marquee race each spring for elite 3-year-old fillies. This year the 152nd edition will be held May 1 at Churchill Downs as the best fillies in the division take their shot in the “run for the lilies,” with more than 100,000 fans expected to attend the 1 1/8-mile race. Let’s take a closer look at the rising stars lined up for the 2026 Kentucky Oaks with a nice profile image, workout image, and racing image when available for the hopefuls for this year’s race. The contenders appear in order by points earned within the Road to the Kentucky Oaks scoring system that determines the 14-horse field.