Kentucky Oaks Horse Race with Results

Steeped in tradition, the Kentucky Oaks is the premier race in the world for 3 year old fillies. Much as the Kentucky Derby is the coveted race for 3 year old colts, so is the Kentucky Oaks to the fillies. The Oaks is always run the day before the Derby itself and it rightly ranks as one of the premier horse races in the world today. The race was first run on May 19, 1875.

Any filly that is good enough to win the Kentucky Oaks stamps herself as one of the premier female horses of her age and continues the races long tradition of excellence. While the Kentucky Derby winner receives a blanket of roses, the Oaks winner receives a beautiful blanket of lilies. This stylish winners blanket is affectionately known as "Lilies for the fillies" .

Interesting facts about the KY Oaks:

Rosie Napravnik is the only female rider to accompany her female horse across the winning post. She won the Oaks twice in 2012 (Believe You Can) and in 2014 (Untapable).

Trainer Woody Stephens holds the record as a trainer, winning the race 5 times.

Lemons Forever was the longest odds winner of the Oaks, winning the race at 46-1 in 2006.

The incredible filly Rachel Alexandra holds the record for biggest winning margin, she won the race by 20 1/4 lengths in 2009.

Oaks Winner Secret Status (2000) With Jockey Pat Day Aboard