Looking for this year’s WA Oaks betting odds, field and form guide? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
WA Oaks 2026 Results
The official 2026 WA Oaks results will be available below once the race takes place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
- #1 Wonderfully Made
- #7 Poppy's Roses
- #3 Admire Astra
The Daniel Morton-trained Playing God filly Wonderfully Made ($2.05F) stamped herself as one of Perth’s top three-year-olds with her impressive 4.18 length demolition job in the 2026 WA Oaks results when the rescheduled event ran on Wednesday. The Ascot 1000 Guineas winner improved on her lead-up third in the Natasha Stakes, relishing the 2400m trip with her powerhouse performance for the favourite backers. Living up to her name, Wonderfully Made powered clear for a dominant WA Oaks victory handing jockey Lucy Fiore a breakthrough win in the classic ahead of the filly’s potential run against the boys in the upcoming WATC Derby.
WA Oaks 2026 Results
| 1. Wonderfully Made (8) J: Lucy Fiore 55.5kg x1113 T: Daniel Morton | ||
| 7. Poppy’s Roses (6) J: Steven Parnham 55.5kg 66224 T: Holly Taylor | ||
| 3. Admire Astra (1) J: Brad Parnham 55.5kg x2632 T: Simon A Miller | ||
| 2. Masmelo (3) J: Chris Parnham 55.5kg 6×321 T: Neville Parnham | ||
| 5. Heavenly Rapture (4) J: Holly Watson 55.5kg 40615 T: Mitchell Pateman | ||
| 4. Chino Bay (2) J: Brayden Gaerth 55.5kg 6×416 T: Stephen Miller | ||
| 6. Sunday Mass (5) J: Jade Mcnaught 55.5kg 55441 T: Adam Durrant | ||
| 8. Radio Silence (7) J: Jessica Valas 55.5kg 7960 T: Aaron Pateman |
WA Oaks 2026 Tips
Our exclusive 2026 WA Oaks tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
| 1. Wonderfully Made (8) J: Lucy Fiore 55.5kg x1113 T: Daniel Morton |
| 2. Masmelo (3) J: Chris Parnham 55.5kg 6×321 T: Neville Parnham |
| 6. Sunday Mass (5) J: Jade Mcnaught 55.5kg 55441 T: Adam Durrant |
The 2026 WA Oaks meeting was abandoned after Racing WA called off the full Ascot card scheduled for Saturday, 28 March, with 27mm of rain already fallen and up to 35mm more forecast as the remnants of Cyclone Narelle swept across Perth, forcing the Oaks and Melvista Stakes to be moved to the following Wednesday.
Currently held in late March or early April at Perth’s Ascot Racecourse, the Group 3 WA Oaks is a 2400m staying test for three-year-old fillies.
It boasts a rich history, dating back to its inauguration in 1953.
Unlike many races that gain prestige over time, the WA Oaks has seen a gradual decrease in its Group status, transitioning from a Principal Race (1953-1978) to Group 1 (1979-1991), Group 2 (until 2006), and finally its current Group 3 classification.
Despite this, the race offers a significant $300,000 in prize money and remains a key event on the Western Australian autumn racing calendar, coinciding with Randwick’s Doncaster Mile Day card in 2025.
The WA Oaks attracts a strong field of fillies with proven ability over staying distances of 2000m plus.
Many contenders emerge from similar Perth races, with the Listed Natasha Stakes (2200m) serving as the traditional lead-up.
Recent winners Tuscan Queen (2020), She’s Fit (2023), Own The Queen (2024), and Machine Gun Gracie (2025) completed this double.
In 2026, Wonderfully Made improved on her lead-up third in the Natasha Stakes to win the WA Oaks by over four lengths as the short-priced favourite.
After the WA Oaks, some top fillies may choose to challenge the boys in the following month’s Group 2 WATC Derby (2400m) over the same track and distance.
Delicacy (2015) recently did the WA Oaks – WATC Derby double and even went on to win the prestigious Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) and SA Derby (2500m) double in Adelaide.
Machine Gun Gracie (2025) was the last filly to complete the WA Oaks / WATC Derby double.
WA Oaks 2026 – Fast Facts
- Race Day: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Track Location: Ascot Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 2,400 metres
- Weight Class: Set Weights – 3YO Fillies
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Operator: Perth Racing
- Prize Purse: $300,000
- Inaugural Race: 1953
- 2026 WA Oaks Winner: Wonderfully Made
WA Oaks Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the WA 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 WA Oaks |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s WA Oaks. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s WA Oaks. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the WA 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 WA 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 WA Oaks to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the WA Oaks to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the WA 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 WA Oaks, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on The WA 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 WA Oaks Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the WA Oaks in 2026
The best way to pick which horse will win the WA Oaks in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up autumn racing form, assess the barrier draw, and look at the fillies proven at a similar distance.
Additional factors to consider when picking the WA Oaks winner include:
- Local Legends – Locally-trained youngsters from Perth dominate the field and WA Oaks results each season.
- Listed Lead-Up: The Listed Natasha Stakes has produced many WA Oaks winners in recent years with She’s Fit (2023), Own The Queen (2024), and Machine Gun Gracie (2025) the latest to do the double. Wonderfully Made (3rd in 2026) was the last WA Oaks winner to come via the Natasha Stakes.
WA Oaks Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 WA Oaks betting include Dan Morton’s consistent Playing God filly Wonderfully Made, the Neville Parnham-trained Natasha Stakes winner Masmelo and the in-form rails-drawn Admire Astra.
Tuscan Queen ($1.35 in 2020), Own The Queen ($1.95 in 2024), Machine Gun Gracie ($1.75 in 2025) and Wonderfully Made ($2.05 in 2026), were the latest favourites in WA Oaks favourite to win.
WA Oaks 2026 Field
The official 2026 WA Oaks field of final acceptances is announced on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below once announced.
The 2026 WA Oaks final field features just eight smart fillies led in betting by the Daniel Morton-trained daughter of Playing Gold, Wonderfully Made, who looks to be crying out for the 2400m distance.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Wonderfully Made
J: Lucy Fiore
T: Daniel Morton |
7x1113 | F | 8 | 55.5kg | |
|
2. Masmelo
J: Chris Parnham
T: Neville Parnham |
16x321 | F | 3 | 55.5kg | |
|
3. Admire Astra
J: Brad Parnham
T: Simon A Miller |
7x2632 | F | 1 | 55.5kg | |
|
4. Chino Bay
J: Brayden Gaerth
T: Stephen Miller |
16x416 | F | 2 | 55.5kg | |
|
5. Heavenly Rapture
J: Holly Watson
T: Mitchell Pateman |
640615 | F | 4 | 55.5kg | |
|
6. Sunday Mass
J: Jade Mcnaught
T: Adam Durrant |
055441 | F | 5 | 55.5kg | |
|
7. Poppy's Roses
J: Steven Parnham
T: Holly Taylor |
066224 | F | 6 | 55.5kg | |
|
8. Radio Silence
J: Jessica Valas
T: Aaron Pateman |
7960 | F | 7 | 55.5kg |
WA Oaks Race Day 2026
WA Oaks Day 2026 runs on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 and the Group 3 WA Oaks is the sole Group status race on the program.
WA Oaks Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 WA Oaks barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and will be published in our above WA Oaks Field section.
WA Oaks Nominations 2026
2026 WA Oaks nominations are taken on the Tuesday of race week.
WA Oaks Weights 2026
Set weights conditions apply to this race. The official 2026 WA Oaks weights are announced the Tuesday of race week and weights on the final acceptors will be published in our above WA Oaks Field section.
WA Oaks Acceptances 2026
2026 WA Oaks final acceptances must be declared before 1:00 PM (AEDT) on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above WA Oaks Field section.
WA Oaks Jockeys 2026
The final riders’ announcement is for the Wednesday of race week at 3:00PM (AEDT) with the official 2026 WA Oaks jockeys to be published in our above WA Oaks Field section.
WA Oaks Scratchings 2026
2026 WA Oaks scratchings close at 11:00 AM (AEDT) on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
WA Oaks Prize Money 2026
The 2026 WA Oaks prize purse is worth $300,000 in total, distributed from places first through to 10th.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $164,400 |
| 2nd | $55,800 |
| 3rd | $26,400 |
| 4th | $11,700 |
| 5th | $8,700 |
| 6th | $5,400 |
| 7th | $5,400 |
| 8th | $5,400 |
| 9th | $5,400 |
| 10th | $5,400 |
WA Oaks Race Number 2026
The 2026 WA Oaks race number scheduled as Ascot Race 6 at 3:20pm (AWST) on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 after the original Saturday meeting was abandoned due to heavy rainfall. There are ten races in total that day at Ascot Racecourse.
WA 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 WA Oaks Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2026 WA OAKS FORM GUIDE
WA Oaks Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 WA Oaks live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
WA Oaks Winners
Winners of the WA Oaks going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2026 | Wonderfully Made | Poppy’s Roses | Admire Astra |
| 2025 | Machine Gun Gracie | Funchal | Noahquintilly |
| 2024 | Own The Queen | Miss Skyhigh | Flash Of Dallas |
| 2023 | She’s Fit | Bernbrae | Admiration Express |
| 2022 | Lady Chant | Feels Danish | Constant Dreaming |
| 2021 | Lunar Impact | Pure Devotion | Temptacion |
| 2020 | Tuscan Queen | Naughty by Nature | Miss Dominican |
| 2019 | Dark Choice | Ping Me Another | Mackenzie Brooke |
| 2018 | Special Alert | Like A Butterfly | American Joy |
| 2017 | Very Tempting | Royal Star | Just Like Fire |
| 2016 | First Impressions | Arcadia Dream | Culverin |
| 2015 | Delicacy | Spectacular Vision | Keysbrook |
| 2014 | Balmont Girl | Real Love | Real Charm |
| 2013 | Moreish | Summah’s Touch | Pants On Friar |
| 2012 | Pop Culture | The Social Network | Elite Belle |
| 2011 | Dreamaway | Why She Left | Ladysea |
| 2010 | Impressive Jeuney | Broccoletta | Tropical Fury |
| 2009 | Cassandra Shadow | Admiring | Brava Fortune |
| 2008 | Grand Journey | Star Encounter | My Becks |
| 2007 | Westerly Breeze | Dante’s Cash | Celt Code |
| 2006 | Moodometer | Imaginaire | Black Amber |
| 2005 | Royal Drive | Lust For Dust | Hello Doctor |
| 2004 | Fatal Attraction | Pennywest | Amica Bella |
| 2003 | Superior Star | Crimson Sakura | Island Temptress |
| 2002 | Honor Lap | Storm Fille | Danni’s Crystal |
| 2001 (Race Not Held) | – | – | – |
| 2000 | Old Money | Play The Whistle | Kalatiara |