VRC Oaks
Looking for this year’s VRC Oaks betting odds, field, form and info on how to bet on the VRC Oaks in 2024? The expert tipsters at Neds have put together everything you need to know.
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.
vrc Oaks 2024 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Thursday November 7, 2024
- 2024 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
- 2024 VRC Oaks Winner: Treasurethe Moment
vrc Oaks 2024 RESULTS
The official 2024 VRC Oaks results will be available below once the race takes place on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
- #1 Treasurethe Moment
- #5 Powers Of Opal
- #11 Hurry Curry
The 2024 VRC Oaks winner was the Matt Laurie-trained favourite Treasurethe Moment ($3.10) who settled fifth one of the fence for jockey Damian Lane before unleashing an impressive late burst to storm home for her fourth straight win and complete the Wakeful – Oaks trifecta on the quick back-up.
VRC Oaks Betting 2024
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 In 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 2024
- Login at neds.com.au
- 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 2025 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2025 VRC Oaks will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit neds.com.au.
vrc Oaks 2024 Favourites
Early favourites in 2024 VRC Oaks betting include Powers Of Opal who ran second in the Wakeful on Derby Day, winner of that Group 2 event Treasurethe Moment chasing the double, and Group 1 Flight Stakes runner-up Harlem Queen coming off a Spring Champion fourth in Sydney behind El Castello.
Willowy ($3.70 in 2021), She’s Extreme ($2.30 in 2022), Zardozi ($2.70 in 2023), Treasurethe Moment ($3.10 in 2024) are the last VRC Oaks favourites to win.
WHICH HORSE WILL WIN THE VRC oaks in 2024?
The best way to pick which horse will win the VRC Oaks in 2024 is to take into account their lead-up spring racing form, assess the barriers, consider the 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 four VRC Oaks betting favourites have won with Willowy (2021), She’s Extreme (2022), Zardozi (2023), and Treasurethe Moment (2024).
- 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 2024
The official 2024 VRC Oaks field of final acceptances closes the Monday of race week and will be published in full below.
The Crown Oaks 2024 field features 14 classy fillies including Wakeful Stakes winner Treasurethe Moment chasing the double, beaten favourite in that key lead-up Powers Of Opal looking to atone, and Harlem Queen brining in the Group 1 Sydney form lines.
vrc Oaks 2024 Tips
Favourite: #1 Treasurethe Moment ($3.30 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #1 Treasurethe Moment (see above) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #12 Inevitable Truth ($41 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our exclusive 2024 VRC Oaks tips will be detailed above the week of the race and a complete betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2024 VRC OAKS PREVIEW & TIPS
vrc Oaks Race Day 2024
2024 VRC Oaks Day takes place on Thursday the 7th of November 2024 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 2024 BARRIER DRAW
The 2024 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 2024
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 2024 Nominations
The 2024 VRC Oaks nominations close on Friday November 1, 2024.
The 2024 Crown Oaks nominations attracted 21 fillies led in all-in betting by Wakeful Stakes runner-up from Derby Day, Powers Of Opal.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | True Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24×7111 | TOO DARN DISCREET | F | 3 | Dan O’Sullivan | 1 | 56kg | 86 | ||
| 2 | 34×1124 | HARLEM QUEEN | F | 3 | Nathan Doyle | 2 | 56kg | 86 | ||
| 3 | 8x4541x872 | JENNI’S MEADOW | F | 3 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 3 | 56kg | 78 | ||
| 4 | 4125 | PLEASURE ARTIST | F | 3 | Richard & Will Freedman | 4 | 56kg | 78 | ||
| 5 | 21×211 | TREASURETHE MOMENT | F | 3 | Matt Laurie | 5 | 56kg | 74 | ||
| 6 | 61×963 | FEMMINILE | F | 3 | Phillip Stokes | 6 | 56kg | 74 | ||
| 7 | 27016×993 | IN HER EYES | F | 3 | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | 7 | 56kg | 72 | ||
| 8 | 13x6x0747 | RAG QUEEN | F | 3 | David Payne | 8 | 56kg | 71 | ||
| 9 | 56×4341 | POWERS OF OPAL (NZ) | F | 3 | John Sargent | 9 | 56kg | 70 | ||
| 10 | 17×336 | KILLCARE BEACHGIRL | F | 3 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 10 | 56kg | 70 | ||
| 11 | 6115 | HURRY CURRY (NZ) | F | 3 | Danny O’Brien | 11 | 56kg | 69 | ||
| 12 | 8×21128 | NOISES | F | 3 | Brad Widdup | 12 | 56kg | 66 | ||
| 13 | 0x2524 | INEVITABLE TRUTH | F | 3 | John Sargent | 13 | 56kg | 66 | ||
| 14 | 19×3664133 | TALISAY | F | 3 | Byron Cozamanis | 14 | 56kg | 65 | ||
| 15 | 331 | OUR PARAMOUR (NZ) | F | 3 | Mark Walker | 15 | 56kg | 64 | ||
| 16 | 3448 | ALL KINDS OF FOLK | F | 3 | John & Chris Ledger | 16 | 56kg | 64 | ||
| 17 | 418 | RAPID CHEVAL (NZ) | F | 3 | Bevan Laming | 17 | 56kg | 62 | ||
| 18 | 2421 | PLACID PEARL | F | 3 | Matthew Smith | 18 | 56kg | 62 | ||
| 19 | 21 | SHOCKLETZ (NZ) | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 19 | 56kg | 62 | ||
| 20 | 8×81 | SHE NAILED IT | F | 3 | Tim Hughes | 20 | 56kg | 62 | ||
| 21 | 627 | ZIGGY ROSE | F | 3 | Danielle Seib | 21 | 56kg | 59 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
vrc Oaks Weights 2024
Set weights apply to this race. 2024 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 2024
Riders must be declared by 12 PM on the Monday of race week and the official 2024 VRC Oaks jockeys will be published in our above VRC Oaks Field section.
vrc Oaks Scratchings 2024
2024 VRC Oaks scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Thursday the 7th of November 2024.
vrc Oaks Prize Money 2024
The 2024 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 2024
The 2024 VRC Oaks race number is scheduled as Flemington Race 8 at 5:10pm (AEDT) on Thursday November 7, 2024. There are nine races in total that day at Flemington Racecourse.
vrc Oaks 2024 Form Guide
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2024 VRC Oaks Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2024 VRC OAKS FORM GUIDE
vrc Oaks Live 2024
You can watch or listen to the 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |