The Epsom Oaks, also known as just The Oaks, is a British Classic open to three-year-old fillies. It is the second leg of the fillies' Triple Crown, and it takes place over one-mile-and-four-furlongs.
When is the Epsom Oaks?
The Epsom Oaks takes place on the Friday 6th June in 2025. It was first run in 1779, making it the second old British Classic behind the St Leger at Doncaster.
Where is the Epsom Oaks?
The Epsom Oaks takes place at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey. It has been held at the left-handed course since its first ever running in 1779.
Who is the most successful Epsom Oaks trainer?
Robert Robson has been successful 13 times in the Oaks. Scotia (1802), Pelisse (1804), Meteora (1805), Briseis (1807), Morel (1808), Maid of Orleans (1809), Music (1813), Minuet (1815), Landscape (1816), Corinne (1818), Pastille (1822), Zinc (1823) and Wings (1825) have all come out on top for the trainer.
In the modern era, Aidan O'Brien has been victorious on 11 occasions, including the most recent renewal with Minnie Hauk.
Who is the most successful Epsom Oaks jockey?
Frank Buckle has ridden the winner of the Epsom Oaks nine times. He has partnered Nike (1797), Bellissima (1798), Bellina (1799), Scotia (1802), Theophania (1803), Meteora (1805), Neva (1817), Corinne (1818), Zinc (1823) to victory.
Which horse ran the fastest ever Epsom Oaks?
The fastest time in the Epsom Oaks was broken by Love in 2020. Aidan O'Brien's filly prevailed with a time of 2:34:06 in the hands of jockey Ryan Moore.
The widest margin came in 2021 when Snowfall scored by 16 lengths. She was also trained by Aidan O'Brien, though this time it was Frankie Dettori on board.
Who has won the Epsom Oaks most recently?
Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
2019 | Anapurna | Frankie Dettori | John Gosden |
2020 | Love | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien |
2021 | Snowfall | Frankie Dettori | Aidan O'Brien |
2022 | Tuesday | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien |
2023 | Soul Sister | Frankie Dettori | John & Thady Gosden |
2024 | Ezeliya | Chris Hayes | Dermot Weld |
2025 | Minnie Hauk | Ryan Moore | Aidan O'Brien |
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