Looking for this year’s VRC Oaks betting odds, field, form and info on how to bet on the VRC Oaks in 2026? The expert tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know.
VRC Oaks 2026 Results
The official 2026 VRC Oaks results will be available below once the race takes place on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
- #1 Proxima Dea
- #16 Shameful Impulse
- #4 De Armas
The 2026 VRC Oaks results confirmed Proxima Dea ($2.10F) as the standout staying filly of her generation, with the unbeaten favourite extending her perfect record to six wins from six starts in a dominant display at Flemington. Trained by David Payne and ridden by Zac Lloyd, the daughter of Tarzino overcame a wide run throughout before asserting her class over the 2500m journey to defeat $41 outsider Shameful Impulse by 1¾ lengths, while Wakeful Stakes winner De Armas fought on for third. The Group 1 triumph capped a remarkable first preparation that also included victory in the Spring Champion Stakes, while Payne even floated the prospect of a future Melbourne Cup campaign for the filly, who has already firmed from $26 into $17 in early futures betting on the 2027 Melbourne Cup at Neds following her Oaks heroics.
2026 VRC Oaks Race Replay
2026 VRC Oaks Odds & Finishing Order
The VRC Oaks odds 2026 attract strong interest from punters as the season’s leading three-year-old fillies vie for Group 1 glory over the famous 2500m journey at Flemington. With key lead-up races helping shape the field and identify the genuine staying prospects, the VRC Oaks betting 2026 markets can produce plenty of movement in the lead-up as punters assess form, barriers, pedigree, and market support. Follow the latest VRC Oaks odds, betting fluctuations, market movers, and runner updates with Neds to stay on top of one of the most prestigious fillies’ races of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
The latest VRC Oaks 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
| 1. Proxima Dea (15) 56kg11111 | |||
| 16. Shameful Impulse (7) 56kg51395 | |||
| 4. De Armas (1) 56kgx5241 | |||
| 19. Courting (16) 56kg0332 | |||
| 17. Quynh (3) 56kgx4410 | |||
| 11. Notified (12) 56kg12488 | |||
| 2. Icelady (4) 56kgx2123 | |||
| 8. Your Colour (11) 56kg01320 | |||
| 6. Salann (10) 56kgx8063 | |||
| 15. Tharwa (14) 56kg43249 | |||
| 5. Voynichese (6) 56kgx8777 | |||
| 7. Churchill Rose (8) 56kg62124 | |||
| 18. Little Ally Bama (2) 56kg5431 | |||
| 3. Quick Finish (5) 56kg51113 | |||
| 10. Expensive Taste (9) 56kg74625 | |||
| 13. Nikitria (13) 56kgx1056 | |||
| 9. Joely (18)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 12. Refuse To Curtsy (13)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 14. Waiheke Rose (6)SCRATCHED: | |||
| 20. Chocolate Freckles (9)SCRATCHED: | |||
VRC Oaks 2026 Tips
Our exclusive 2026 VRC Oaks tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a complete betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
| 1. Proxima Dea (15) 56kg11111 |
| 4. De Armas (1) 56kgx5241 |
| 3. Quick Finish (5) 56kg51113 |
Latest News
Restricted to three-year-old fillies and run at a long distance of 2500m, the VRC Oaks – previously known as the VRC Kennedy Oaks and currently run as the Crown Oaks for sponsorship – is a $1 million feature held on the third day of the iconic Melbourne Cup Carnival.
The set weights staying event runs on the Thursday after the time-honoured Melbourne Cup, which is held on the first Tuesday of November annually and is the feature race on what is known as Ladies Day at Flemington Racecourse.
The best lead in race to follow is the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) held only five days earlier at HQ as part of Victoria Derby Day. Willowy (2021) and Treasurethe Moment (2024) are the latest fillies to complete the Wakeful Stakes – VRC Oaks double.
Treasurethe Moment went on to win her next four starts when returning in the autumn of 2025 including completing the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes – Australian Oaks double in Sydney.
VRC Oaks 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Thursday, November 5, 2026
- 2026 Race Name: Crown Oaks
- Track Location: Flemington Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 2,500 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights (55.5 kgs)
- Qualification: Three-year-olds only (fillies)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Victoria Racing Club
- Prize Purse: $1,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1861
- 2026 VRC Oaks Winner: Proxima Dea
VRC Oaks Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the VRC Oaks, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How to Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s VRC Oaks |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s VRC Oaks. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s VRC Oaks. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the VRC Oaks, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the VRC Oaks, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the VRC Oaks to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the VRC Oaks to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the VRC Oaks to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the VRC Oaks, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How to Bet on the VRC Oaks in 2026
- Login at neds
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on VRC Oaks Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
VRC Oaks 2026 Favourites
Favourites in 2026 VRC Oaks betting include David Payne’s undefeated Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes winning filly out of Sydney Proxima Dea, the rails-drawn Chris Waller-trained Group 2 Wakeful Stakes winner De Armas and the ultra-consistent Ciaron Maher-trained Group 1 Thousand Guineas runner-up Icelady who ran third in the Wakeful.
Willowy ($3.70 in 2021), She’s Extreme ($2.30 in 2022), Zardozi ($2.70 in 2023), Treasurethe Moment ($3.10 in 2024) and Proxima Dea ($2.10 in 2026) are the latest VRC Oaks favourites to win.
Which Filly Will Win the VRC Oaks in 2026?
The best way to pick which filly will win the VRC Oaks in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up spring racing form, assess the barriers, consider their recent performances in traditional spring lead-up races and any past history at the famous Flemington track.
Additional factors to consider when picking the VRC Oaks winner include:
- Favourite Factor: The past five of the past six VRC Oaks betting favourites have won with Willowy (2021), She’s Extreme (2022), Zardozi (2023), Treasurethe Moment (2024) and Proxima Dea (2026).
- Wakeful Lead-Up: The Group 2 Wakeful Stakes held on Derby Day is the key VRC Oaks lead-up event, while earlier fillies may contest the Group 2 Moonee Valley Fillies Classic (1600m) on Cox Plate Day. Treasurethe Moment (2024) was the last filly to complete the Wakeful Stakes – VRC Oaks double.
VRC Oaks Field 2026
The official 2026 VRC Oaks field of final acceptances closes the Monday of race week and will be published in full below.
The VRC Crown Oaks 2026 final field is now out featuring a cracking line-up of staying fillies including the undefeated favourite Proxima Dea chasing a sixth straight win after beating the boys in Sydney’s Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes at her latest, the rails-drawn Wakeful Stakes champDe Armas for the powerhouse Waller/J-Mac combo, and Quick Finish who ran out of her skin for third in last Saturday’s VRC Derby over the track and trip.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1. Proxima Dea
J: Zac Lloyd
T: David Payne |
11111 | F | 15 | 56kg | |
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2. Icelady
J: Ethan Brown
T: Ciaron Maher |
2×2123 | F | 4 | 56kg | |
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3. Quick Finish
J: Jye Mcneil
T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy |
51113 | F | 5 | 56kg | |
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4. De Armas
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
4×5241 | F | 1 | 56kg | |
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5. Voynichese
J: Declan Bates
T: Nick Olive |
7×8777 | F | 6 | 56kg | |
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6. Salann
J: Rachel King
T: Ben Brisbourne |
2×8063 | F | 10 | 56kg | |
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7. Churchill Rose
J: Craig Williams
T: Andrew Gluyas |
x62124 | F | 8 | 56kg | |
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8. Your Colour
J: Blake Shinn
T: Chris Waller |
401320 | F | 11 | 56kg | |
| 9. Joely (18) Scratched: | |||||
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10. Expensive Taste
J: Luke Currie
T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy |
274625 | F | 9 | 56kg | |
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11. Notified
J: Billy Egan
T: Archie Alexander |
512488 | F | 12 | 56kg | |
| 12. Refuse To Curtsy (13) Scratched: | |||||
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13. Nikitria
J: Ben Melham
T: Clinton McDonald |
5×1056 | F | 13 | 56kg | |
| 14. Waiheke Rose (6) Scratched: | |||||
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15. Tharwa
J: Damian Lane
T: Chris Waller |
43249 | F | 14 | 56kg | |
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16. Shameful Impulse
J: William Pike
T: Rob Blacker |
51395 | F | 7 | 56kg | |
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17. Quynh
J: Jamie Mott
T: Emma-Lee & David Browne |
6×4410 | F | 3 | 56kg | |
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18. Little Ally Bama
J: Linda Meech
T: Andrew Bobbin |
5431 | F | 2 | 56kg | |
|
19. Courting
J: Kerrin Mcevoy
T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy |
0332 | F | 16 | 56kg | |
| 20. Chocolate Freckles (9) Scratched: | |||||
VRC Oaks Race Day 2026
2026 VRC Oaks Day takes place on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Flemington Racecourse as the third of four Melbourne Cup Carnival meetings.
The Group 3 Red Roses Stakes (1100m) is the other Group-status race on the VRC Oaks Day program.
VRC Oaks 2026 Barrier Draw
The 2026 VRC Oaks barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and will be published in our above VRC Oaks Field section.
VRC Oaks Start Time 2026
The race is scheduled to start at 5:10 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time. VRC Oaks start times for various states appear in the table below.
| State | Start Time |
|---|---|
| Western Australia | 2:10 PM |
| Queensland | 4:10 PM |
| Australian Capital Territory | 5:10 PM |
| Tasmania | 5:10 PM |
| Victoria | 5:10 PM |
| New South Wales | 5:10 PM |
| Northern Territory | 3.40 pm |
| South Australia | 4.40 pm |
VRC Oaks 2026 Nominations
The 2026 VRC Oaks nominations close the Friday before the event.
The 2026 VRC Oaks nominations are now out featuring a bumper crop of 31 staying fillies led in all-in betting by David Payne’s undefeated daughter of Tarzino, Proxima Dea, coming off back-to-back Sydney wins over the boys in the Group 3 Gloaming Stakes and Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes.
VRC Oaks Weights 2026
Set weights apply to this race. 2026 VRC Oaks weights are declared by 4 PM the Friday before the race and will be published in our above VRC Oaks Field section.
VRC Oaks Jockeys 2026
Riders must be declared by 12 PM on the Monday of race week and the official 2026 VRC Oaks jockeys will be published in our above VRC Oaks Field section.
VRC Oaks Scratchings 2026
2026 VRC Oaks scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
VRC Oaks Prize Money 2026
The 2026 VRC Oaks prize purse is worth $1,000,000 in total, distributed from places first through to eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $600,000 |
| 2nd | $180,000 |
| 3rd | $90,000 |
| 4th | $45,000 |
| 5th | $25,000 |
| 6th | $20,000 |
| 7th | $20,000 |
| 8th | $20,000 |
VRC Oaks Race Number 2026
The 2026 VRC Oaks race number is scheduled as Flemington Race 8 at 5:10pm (AEDT) on Thursday, November 5, 2026. There are nine races in total that day at Flemington Racecourse.
VRC Oaks 2026 Form Guide
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2026 VRC Oaks Form Guide following final acceptances.
VRC Oaks Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 VRC Oaks live, across the following mediums.
Telecast: Nine Network
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Grey Horses in the VRC Oaks
Grey horses which have seen taken first place in the VRC Oaks include Tristanagh in 1989, Rom’s Stiletto in 1982, Brava Jeannie in 1979, Surround in 1976, Grey Nurse in 1948, Nizam’s Ring in 1947, and Formosa in 1871.
VRC Oaks Winners
Winners of the VRC Oaks going back to 1999 are displayed in the table below. If you would like to view the full list of VRC Oaks winners, going all the way back to 1861, please visit our VRC Oaks Winners page.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Proxima Dea | David Payne | Zac Lloyd | 2:37.95 |
| 2025 | Strictly Business | Thomas Carberry | John Allen | 2:36.50 |
| 2024 | Treasurethe Moment | Matt Laurie | Damian Lane | 2:39.11 |
| 2023 | Zardozi | James Cummings | James McDonald | 2:38.59 |
| 2022 | She’s Extreme | Anthony Cummings | Tommy Berry | 2:39.14 |
| 2021 | Willowy | James Cummings | Damien Oliver | 2:40.99 |
| 2020 | Personal | Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes | Damien Oliver | 2:36.98 |
| 2019 | Miami Bound | Danny O’Brien | Damien Oliver | 2:38.32 |
| 2018 | Aristia | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra | Damian Lane | 2:40.54 |
| 2017 | Pinot | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Stephen Baster | 2:37.25 |
| 2016 | Lasqueti Spirit | Lee Curtis | Brenton Avdulla | 2:37.73 |
| 2015 | Jameka | Ciaron Maher | Damien Oliver | 2:43.34 |
| 2014 | Set Square | Ciaron Maher | Hugh Bowman | 2:39.33 |
| 2013 | Kirramosa | John Sargent | Nash Rawiller | 2:40.64 |
| 2012 | Dear Demi | Clarry Conners | Jim Cassidy | 2:35.88 |
| 2011 | Mosheen | Robert Smerdon | Danny Nikolic | 2:39.39 |
| 2010 | Brazilian Pulse | Michael Moroney | Craig Williams | 2:41.64 |
| 2009 | Faint Perfume | Bart Cummings | Michael Rodd | 2:37.22 |
| 2008 | Samantha Miss | Kris Lees | Hugh Bowman | 2:37.57 |
| 2007 | Arapaho Miss | Pat Carey | Corey Brown | 2:36.85 |
| 2006 | Miss Finland | David Hayes | Craig Williams | 2:37.16 |
| 2005 | Serenade Rose | Lee Freedman | Steven King | 2:36.35 |
| 2004 | Hollow Bullet | John McArdle | David Taggart | 2:41.28 |
| 2003 | Special Harmony | Lee Freedman | Damien Oliver | 2:39.04 |
| 2002 | Bulla Borghese | Ron Quinton | Chris Munce | 2:36.31 |
| 2001 | Magical Miss | Bart Cummings | Steven Arnold | 2:34.77 |
| 2000 | Lovelorn | John Hawkes | Brett Prebble | 2:35.38 |
| 1999 | Tributes | John Hawkes | Darren Gauci | 2:34.39 |