Horse Racing

The Queensland Oaks is a set weight race held at Eagle Farm Racecourse for three year old fillies. Raced in May on a 2400m track, the Group 1 event is worth $400,000 in prize money. The Group 3 Doomben Roses (2020m) is held two weeks earlier and is regarded as the best lead-up race to the Queensland Oaks. The last horse to win the Roses/Oaks double was Melbourne Cup winner Ethereal in 2001. Although the race is greatly admired in Queensland, its field is not as strong as the AJC Oaks in Sydney or the Crown Oaks in Melbourne.

Queensland Oaks History:

First won by Maltmaid in 1951, the Queensland Oaks was a principal race until 1979 when it was automatically elevated to Group 1 status. Since 1988 the fastest race time was recorded by Arctic Scent in 1996 with 2 minutes 27 seconds. The slowest winning time was 2 minutes 45.4 seconds by Triumphal Queen in 1989.

Last 10 Years of Queensland Oaks Winners: