Looking for this year’s Australian Oaks betting odds, field and tips? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Australian Oaks 2026 Results
The official 2026 Australian Oaks results will be available when the race takes place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
- #1 Ohope Wins
- #3 Profoundly
- #2 After Summer
Chris Waller’s consistent Ocean Park filly Ohope Wins ($2.60F) proved too strong for her fellow fillies when coming from third last on the turn for home to charge down Profoundly and salute for the punters in the 2026 Australian Oaks results. The reigning NZ Oaks champ across the Tasman, Ohope Wins was given a peach of a ride by James McDonald to win second-up down under in an improved effort back up in trip after her Vinery Stud Stakes fourth. The spring’s VRC Oaks third placegetter After Summer rounded out another Oaks trifecta.
2026 Australian Oaks Odds
| 1. Ohope Wins (7) J: James McDonald 56kg 21114T: Chris Waller | ||
| 3. Profoundly (10) J: Tommy Berry 56kg 4×131T: Michael Freedman | ||
| 2. After Summer (3) J: Billy Egan 56kg 33×62T: Dominic Sutton | ||
| 7. Classic Gem (9) J: Damian Lane 56kg 44×25T: Dominic Sutton | ||
| 4. Soverato (4) J: Kerrin Mcevoy 56kg x1242T: Chris Waller | ||
| 12. Dance With Destiny (11) J: Tom Marquand 56kg 40×44T: John Sargent | ||
| 8. Queen Of Clubs (8) J: Craig Williams 56kg x6800T: Gary Portelli | ||
| 6. Stand My Ground (12) J: Tyler Schiller 56kg 4×15T: Marc Chevalier | ||
| 11. Mountain Queen (2) J: Rachel King 56kg x2109T: Matthew Smith | ||
| 9. Satono Invader (6) J: Jason Collett 56kg 21193T: Kris Lees | ||
| 10. La Morra (5) J: Regan Bayliss 56kg 71234T: John P Thompson | ||
| 5. Long Legs (1) J: Nash Rawiller 56kg 3×346T: Gary Portelli |
Australian Oaks 2026 Tips
Our exclusive 2026 Australian Oaks tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
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| 1. Ohope Wins (7) J: James McDonald 56kg 21114T: Chris Waller |
| 3. Profoundly (10) J: Tommy Berry 56kg 4×131T: Michael Freedman |
| 2. After Summer (3) J: Billy Egan 56kg 33×62T: Dominic Sutton |
Run over 2,400 metres every March at Randwick Racecourse as the fillies’ feature race on Day 2 of ‘The Championships’ each April, the Group 1 Australian Oaks is a lucrative $1 million set weights contest that attracts a quality line-up of three-year-old staying fillies each Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
The previous weekend’s Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes is a traditional lead-up into the Australian Oaks and Colette (2020) was the last filly to complete the double.
The Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) is another key lead-up into the ATC Oaks and the Chris Waller-trained duo of Verry Elleegant (2019) and Hungry Heart (2021) followed by Treasurethe Moment (2025) are the latest to do the double.
The 2022 Australian Oaks runner-up Gypsy Goddess franked the form out of that year’s race going on to win the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) two runs later in Brisbane. She also returned in the spring and was third in the $10 million The Golden Eagle (1500m).
The 2023 Australian Oaks winner Pennyweka came via a lead-up win across the Tasman in the NZ Oaks.
The ATC Oaks 2024 form was franked with the runner-up Zardozi returning for a big spring that included a fourth in that year’s Melbourne Cup results.
The 2025 Australian Oaks form held up superbly, with Treasurethe Moment returning in the spring to claim the Group 1 Memsie Stakes before finishing third in that year’s Cox Plate, firmly stamping the race as a genuine producer of elite talent. The depth was strengthened further by You Wahng, who travelled north for the winter carnival and took out the Group 1 Queensland Oaks, adding another top‑level win to the Oaks graduates’ record.
Australian Oaks 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Track Location: Randwick Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 2,400 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set Weights
- Qualification: Three-year-old fillies
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Australian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $1,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1885
- 2026 Australian Oaks Winner: Ohope Wins
Australian Oaks Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Australian 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 Australian Oaks |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Australian Oaks. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Australian Oaks. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Australian 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 Australian 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 Australian Oaks to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Australian Oaks to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Australian 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 Australian Oaks, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on The Australian Oaks in 2026
- Login at neds.com.au
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- 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 Australian Oaks Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Australian Oaks in 2026
The best way to pick which filly will win the Australian Oaks in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up autumn carnival form, assess the barriers, look for the proven Group performers and those with genuine staying ability.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Australian Oaks winner include:
- Adrian Knox Lead-Up: The Adrian Knox run the Saturday before has produced a host of recent ATC Oaks winners including Colette (2020) who did the double. Autumn Angel (2nd in 2024) was the last Adrian Knox runner to back up and win the ATC Oaks.
- Favourites Fancied: The top fancies in Australian Oaks betting have a strong recent record with seven wins from 2016-2026.
Australian Oaks Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 Australian Oaks betting at time of publish include dominant Group 1 NZ Oaks winning filly Ohope Wins racing down under with Chris Waller for the second time, last weekend’s impressive Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes winner Profoundly chasing the double on the quick back-up and Waller’s progressive Adrian Knox runner-up Soverato.
From 2016-2026 seven Australian Oaks favourites saluted for the punters, most recently Colette ($3 in 2020), Pennyweka ($4.80EF in 2023), Treasurethe Moment ($1.55 in 2025) and Ohope Wins ($2.60 in 2026).
Australian Oaks 2026 Field
The official 2026 Australian Oaks field of final acceptances is announced on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in full below once announced.
The Australian Oaks 2026 final field features a dozen classy staying fillies including Michael Freedman’s emphatic Adrian Knox Stakes winner Profoundly on the quick back-up and Chris Waller’s NZ Derby champ Ohope Wins out to improve on her lead-up Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes fourth when debuting down under.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Ohope Wins
J: James McDonald
T: Chris Waller |
521114 | F | 7 | 56kg | |
|
2. After Summer
J: Billy Egan
T: Dominic Sutton |
133x62 | F | 3 | 56kg | |
|
3. Profoundly
J: Tommy Berry
T: Michael Freedman |
24x131 | F | 10 | 56kg | |
|
4. Soverato
J: Kerrin Mcevoy
T: Chris Waller |
1x1242 | F | 4 | 56kg | |
|
5. Long Legs
J: Nash Rawiller
T: Gary Portelli |
13x346 | F | 1 | 56kg | |
|
6. Stand My Ground
J: Tyler Schiller
T: Marc Chevalier |
4x15 | F | 12 | 56kg | |
|
7. Classic Gem
J: Damian Lane
T: Dominic Sutton |
344x25 | F | 9 | 56kg | |
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8. Queen Of Clubs
J: Craig Williams
T: Gary Portelli |
6x6800 | F | 8 | 56kg | |
|
9. Satono Invader
J: Jason Collett
T: Kris Lees |
x21193 | F | 6 | 56kg | |
|
10. La Morra
J: Regan Bayliss
T: John P Thompson |
871234 | F | 5 | 56kg | |
|
11. Mountain Queen
J: Rachel King
T: Matthew Smith |
5x2109 | F | 2 | 56kg | |
|
12. Dance With Destiny
J: Tom Marquand
T: John Sargent |
40x44 | F | 11 | 56kg |
Australian Oaks Race Day 2026
The 2026 Australian Oaks takes place as part of Day 2 of ‘The Championships’ at Royal Randwick running on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Along with the Australian Oaks the meeting features a further three other Group 1 events with the running of the:
- Group 1 $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m),
- Group 1 $2 million Sydney Cup (3200m), and the
- Group 1 $1 million Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m).
Australian Oaks Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 Australian Oaks barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and will be published in our above Australian Oaks Field section.
Australian Oaks Nominations 2026
2026 Australian Oaks Nominations are taken on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The Australian Oaks 2026 nominations attracted 88 three-year-old fillies led in betting by dual Group 2 winning Kiwi visitor Ohope Wins.
Australian Oaks First Acceptances 2026
2026 Australian Oaks First Acceptances are taken on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Australian Oaks Weights 2026
Set Weights conditions apply to this race. Final 2026 Australian Oaks Weights are announced at 4 PM on the Tuesday of race week with weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Australian Oaks field section.
Australian Oaks Acceptances 2026
2026 Australian Oaks Final Acceptances must be declared before 9 AM on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in our above Australian Oaks Field section.
Australian Oaks Jockeys 2026
The final riders’ announcement is at 12 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2026 Australian Oaks Jockeys to be published in our above Australian Oaks Field section.
Australian Oaks Scratchings 2026
2026 Australian Oaks scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Australian Oaks Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Australian Oaks prize purse is worth $1,000,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $580,000 |
| 2nd | $190,000 |
| 3rd | $98,000 |
| 4th | $44,000 |
| 5th | $22,000 |
| 6th | $10,000 |
| 7th | $10,000 |
| 8th | $10,000 |
| 9th | $8,00 |
| 10th | $8,000 |
Australian Oaks Race Number 2026
The 2026 Australian Oaks race number is scheduled as Randwick Race 5 at 2:05pm (AEST) on Saturday, April 11, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Randwick Racecourse.
Australian Oaks Form Guide 2026
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2026 Australian Oaks Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2026 AUSTRALIAN OAKS FORM GUIDE
Australian Oaks Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Australian Oaks live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
Australian Oaks Winners
Winners of the Australian Oaks going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below. Click here for a complete list of Australian Oaks winners dating right back to the race’s inauguration in 1885.
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Third | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ohope Wins | Profoundly | After Summer | 2:28.62 |
| 2025 | Treasurethe Moment | Sun ‘N’ Sand | You Wahng | 2:33.27 |
| 2024 | Autumn Angel | Zardozi | Orchestral | 2:31.49 |
| 2023 | Pennyweka | So Dazzling | Premise | 2:33.9 |
| 2022 | El Patroness | Gypsy Goddess | Gin Martini | 2:38.1 |
| 2021 | Hungry Heart | Duais | Bargain | 2:33.5 |
| 2020 | Colette | Toffee Tongue | Quintessa | 2:36.3 |
| 2019 | Verry Elleegant | Scarlet Dream | Frankely Awesome | 2:31.2 |
| 2018 | Unforgotten | Hiyaam | Miss Admiration | 2:27.2 |
| 2017 | Bonneval | Perfect Rhyme | Lasqueti Spirit | 2.36.2 |
| 2016 | Sofia Rosa | Ambience | Believe | 2:34.2 |
| 2015 | Gust Of Wind | Winx | Candelara | 2:32.4 |
| 2014 | Rising Romance | Zanbagh | Lucia Valentina | 2:31.7 |
| 2013 | Royal Descent | Dear Demi | Gondokoro | 2:34.1 |
| 2012 | Streama | Aliyana Tilde | Thy | 2:31. |
| 2011 | Absolutely | Shamrocker | Pinker Pinker | 2:35.6 |
| 2010 | Once Were Wild | Faint Perfume | Run For Naara | 2:30.4 |
| 2009 | Daffodil | Think Money | Miss Darcey | 2;33.3 |
| 2008 | Heavenly Glow | Boundless | Galileo’s Daughter | 2:34.8 |
| 2007 | Rena’s Lady | Perfect Drop | Tuesday Joy | 2:33.7 |
| 2006 | Serenade Rose | Flora Danica | Beauty Watch | 2:28.6 |
| 2005 | Dizelle | She’s Justa Tad | Gee That’s Tops | 2:34.2 |
| 2004 | Wild Iris | French Lady | Boulevard Of Dreams | 2:30.5 |
| 2003 | Sunday Joy | Shower Of Roses | Bramble Rose | 2:32.5 |
| 2002 | Republic Lass | Elegant Fashion | Quays | 2:31.0 |
| 2001 | Rose Archway | Tempest Morn | Asia | 2:35.8 |
| 2000 | Coco Cobanna | Tributes | Miss Zoe | 2:32.5 |