Held each year the day before the Kentucky Derby, the Oaks offers a $1.5 million purse and awards the winner the iconic 'Lilies for the Fillies' garland. As one of the longest-running sporting events in U.S. history, the Oaks is steeped in tradition and meaning.

The Longines Kentucky Oaks is America’s top race for 3-year-old fillies—young female horses—and is held every year on the day before the Kentucky Derby. This race is a Grade 1 stakes event with a $1.5 million prize and awards the winner a garland of lilies, known as “lilies for the fillies.”Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs is the ...

The Kentucky Oaks is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred fillies staged annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. The race currently covers 1 + 1 ⁄ 8 miles (1,800 m) at Churchill Downs ; the horses carry 121 pounds (55 kg).

Apr 11, 2025 · The Road to the Kentucky Oaks wrapped up with the Ashland S. (G1) at Keeneland, bringing the field for the first Friday in May into sharper focus.The top contenders are Quietside, La Cara, and Good Cheer.. Quietside leads the standings with 168 points. The dark bay filly emerged from the Oaklawn path, where her owner, John Ed Anthony of Shortleaf …

There was no catching Thorpedo Anna at the 150th Longines Kentucky Oaks. Thorpedo Anna pulled into an early lead that she maintained throughout the race to claim the garland of lilies on a...

Apr 28, 2024 · Tarifa, whose 4-for-5 record includes two victories in Grade 2 points preps, drew post 8 and was made the 7-2 morning-line favorite for Friday’s running of the Grade 1, $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks. Post positions were drawn Saturday night just before the process is repeated for Kentucky Derby 2024.

Apr 14, 2024 · But with a $1.5 million purse, it’s the richest race for 3-year-old fillies in the U.S. As many as 14 fillies will enter the Churchill Downs starting gate for the 1 1/8-mile race on May 2. Here’s a look at the top contenders on the leaderboard. Tarifa, trained by Brad Cox.

Mar 26, 2025 · Here's a look at the sixth installment of our Kentucky Oaks Top 10 for 2025: Things are really starting to heat up. Last weekend saw Good Cheer (Medaglia d'Oro), who is now 6 for 6, winning the...

Apr 30, 2024 · The 2024 Kentucky Oaks will be held on Friday. Here is everything to know about the event, including the horses, prize money and how to watch on USA Network and Peacock.

2024 Kentucky Oaks: Schedule and how to watch. Where: Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky. When: Friday, May 2, 2024. Schedule: Kentucky Oaks starting gate at 5:51 p.m. ET. Cable: USA...