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Overview
This page was last updated on April 10, 2026
The 2026 ATC Australian Oaks runs at Royal Randwick on Saturday April 11 on Day 2 of Sydney's 'The Championships' as one of the key races for three-year-old fillies over the autumn.
- Race Date: 11/04/2026
- Race Status: Group 1
- Race Conditions: 3YO Fillies - Set Weights
- Race Venue: Randwick , NSW
- Prize Money: $1,000,000
- Distance: 2400m
- Track Conditions: Good4 - FINE
- Rail Position: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.23)
| 1. Ohope Wins (7) J: James McDonald56kg 21114T: Chris Waller | |||
| Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 9 at Rosehill in the G1 Vinerystud on March 28 over 2000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Belle Cheval with 56kg at $2.70. The start before that settled well back; won by 2.25 len at Ellerslie G1 Nz Oaks February 21 over 2400m in soft going defeating Autumn Glory carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. Ready to bounce back over this trip. | |||
| 2. After Summer (3) J: Billy Egan56kg 33x62T: Dominic Sutton | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 8 at Flemington in the G2 Kewney on March 7 over 1600m, 9 len behind Sass Appeal carrying 56kg at $15. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Rosehill in the G1 Vinerystud on March 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; nose behind Belle Cheval with 56kg at $61. Map suits and shapes as a genuine top-three contender. | |||
| 3. Profoundly (10) J: Tommy Berry56kg 4x131T: Michael Freedman | |||
| Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at this track G3 Adrianknox April 4 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Soverato carrying 55.5kg at $5. Before that 3rd of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Kg Classic on March 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Feminino carrying 55kg at $8. Peaking at the right time and capable of going on with it. | |||
| 4. Soverato (4) J: Kerrin Mcevoy56kg x1242T: Chris Waller | |||
| Form hard to fault. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 16 at this track in the G3 Adrianknox on April 4 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Profoundly with 57.5kg at $3. Before that 4th of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Phar Lap on March 14 over 1500m, 1.4 len behind Sixties carrying 54.5kg at $18. Expected to run the trip and has genuine claims. | |||
| 5. Long Legs (1) J: Nash Rawiller56kg 3x346T: Gary Portelli | |||
| Last start 6th of 9 at Rosehill in the G1 Vinerystud on March 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Kg Classic on March 13 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Feminino carrying 55kg at $7.50. Closed well last start and not to be overlooked. | |||
| 6. Stand My Ground (12) J: Tyler Schiller56kg 4x15T: Marc Chevalier | |||
| Third-up today. Resuming won by 1.4 len at Newcastle Super Mdn-Sw March 12 over 1600m in soft going defeating Vision In A Dream with 56.5kg at $2.20. Second-up did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Rosehill in the G1 Vinerystud on March 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Belle Cheval carrying 56kg at $101. Will roll forward and give a ton of cheek. | |||
| 7. Classic Gem (9) J: Damian Lane56kg 44x25T: Dominic Sutton | |||
| Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Caulfield in the G3 Alexandra Stks on March 21 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Getta Good Feeling carrying 56kg at $7. Second run from a spell 5th of 16 at this track in the G3 Adrianknox on April 4 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Profoundly carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Winkers go on and has to find a few lengths. | |||
| 8. Queen Of Clubs (8) J: Craig Williams56kg x6800T: Gary Portelli | |||
| Most recently 12th of 16 at this track in the G3 Adrianknox on April 4 over 2000m, slow going 11 len behind Profoundly with 57.5kg at $31. The start before that 10th of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Kg Classic on March 13 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Feminino with 55kg at $20. Not keen on her chances. | |||
| 9. Satono Invader (6) J: Jason Collett56kg 21193T: Kris Lees | |||
| Most recently 3rd of 16 at this track in the G3 Adrianknox on April 4 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Profoundly with 53kg at $51. The start before that 9th of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Kg Classic on March 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Feminino carrying 55kg at $71. Is a must for the exotics. | |||
| 10. La Morra (5) J: Regan Bayliss56kg 71234T: John P Thompson | |||
| At the latest run 4th of 16 at this track in the G3 Adrianknox on April 4 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Profoundly with 54kg at $201. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Kembla Grange Mid Bm64 on March 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; neck behind Sneaky Choice with 55kg at $9.50. No shock to see her take a hand in the finish. | |||
| 11. Mountain Queen (2) J: Rachel King56kg x2109T: Matthew Smith | |||
| Last start 9th of 16 at this track in the G3 Adrianknox on April 4 over 2000m, slow going 10 len behind Profoundly carrying 53kg at $101. Before that 13th of 16 at Kembla Grange in the G3 Kg Classic on March 13 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Feminino with 55kg at $81. Outclassed. | |||
| 12. Dance With Destiny (11) J: Tom Marquand56kg 40x44T: John Sargent | |||
| Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn on March 7 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Peccavi carrying 54.5kg at $26. Last start 4th of 10 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind The Big Blue carrying 55kg at $17. Needs it easier. | |||
2026 Australian Oaks Results
Stay tuned for the official 2026 Australian Oaks results and finishing order at Randwick on Saturday April 11, 2026 and to see what fillies could be Brisbane-bound for the winter’s Group 1 Queensland Oaks.
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
Winning Margin: TBD
Winning Time: TBD
Australian Oaks Tips
Stay tuned for our exclusive Australian Oaks 2026 Tips on the million-dollar staying showdown for three-year-old fillies this autumn.
To Win: No. 1 Ohope Wins
The opening Group 1 of the day brings together a talented group of three-year-old staying fillies, and favourite OHOPE WINS (7) looks perfectly placed to break through for her first Australian victory for the Waller yard. The Ocean Park filly arrives with elite Kiwi staying form, having powered home from a wide draw to win the Group 1 NZ Oaks by more than two lengths over subsequent Derby runner-up Autumn Glory. She lost no admirers on Slipper Day when resuming in the Vinery, finishing a close fourth behind upset winner Belle Cheval over 2000m and clearly needing the run. Now fitter, back to the 2400m trip she excelled at in New Zealand, and with James McDonald sticking, she profiles as the most reliable stayer in the field. Not all of her rivals are proven at the mile and a half, but she’s tough, genuine, and in the hands of a trainer / jockey combination that has dominated the carnival. She looks ready to step up and deliver another Group 1 for the stable.
| 1. Ohope Wins (7) J: James McDonald56kg 21114T: Chris Waller | |||
| Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 9 at Rosehill in the G1 Vinerystud on March 28 over 2000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Belle Cheval with 56kg at $2.70. The start before that settled well back; won by 2.25 len at Ellerslie G1 Nz Oaks February 21 over 2400m in soft going defeating Autumn Glory carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. Ready to bounce back over this trip. | |||
Australian Oaks News
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The ATC Australian Oaks, also referred to as the ATC Oaks, is a Group 1 race for the best three-year-old staying fillies in the country. Held annually one week after the Australian Derby, the Australian Oaks is a 2400m classic race held at Royal Randwick Racecourse. As a set weights race, all entrants carry 56kg with $1 million in total prize money on offer.
The Australian Oaks takes place during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and is held on one of the carnival’s biggest Group 1 race days. Conducted on the second Saturday in April on Day 2 of ‘The Championships’ the ATC Oaks is one of four Group 1 races on the card. The meeting also features the lucrative Group 1 $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m), the Group 1 $2 million Sydney Cup (3200m), and the Group 1 $1 million Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m).
There are a number of different lead-up races for fillies in the Australian Oaks field to come via including the Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m) run the Saturday before and the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill in late March.
The latest fillies to complete the Vinery Stud Stakes – ATC Oaks double are the Chris Waller-trained duo of Verry Elleegant (2019) and Hungry Heart (2021), followed by Treasurethe Moment (2025).
Colette (2020) became the first Adrian Knox – Australian Oaks double winner on the quick back-up since Royal Descent (2013). Colette also went on to take out the second edition of Sydney’s now $10 million The Golden Eagle that November.
In 2024 the Adrian Knox Stakes also produced the Australian Oaks winner with Autumn Angel improving on her lead-up second to win the Group 1 on the quick back-up.
The 2022 Australian Oaks form was franked with the runner-up Gypsy Goddess going on to win the Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) in Brisbane two runs later as well as finish third in the $10 million The Golden Eagle (1500m) during the spring.
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 winner Treasurethe Moment franked the form with a next-up win in the spring’s Group 1 Memsie Stakes as well as a third in that year’s Cox Plate trifecta. The ATC Oaks third placegetter You Wahng meanwhile went to Brisbane that winter and took out the Group 1 Queensland Oaks.
2026 Australian Oaks Betting
The latest Australian Oaks 2026 betting odds will be available at Ladbrokes.com.au and also published here at Races.com.au in the lead-up to the autumn major for fillies.
There was a notable upset in 2022 with El Patroness winning the ATC Oaks at $26 odds.
Pennyweka ($4.80EF in 2023) and Treasurethe Moment ($1.55 in 2025) are the latest favourites in Australian Oaks betting to salute for the punters.
Australian Oaks Field
2026 Australian Oaks Form Guide
Stay tuned for our exclusive ATC Oaks 2026 Form Guide & Betting Preview to be published the week of the race.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2026 AUSTRALIAN OAKS FORM GUIDE
2026 Australian Oaks Nominations
The Australian Oaks nominations close on a Monday in early-mid February around eight weeks before the Group 1 autumn feature is run and won. Usually Racing NSW receives over 100 ATC Oaks nominations at early entry stage.
The 2026 Australian Oaks nominations close 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.
2026 Australian Oaks First Acceptances
After the early entries close in February the Australian Oaks first declarations or acceptances are taken a month later in early March further narrowing down the list of potential runners in that season’s ATC Oaks field.
The Australian Oaks 2026 first acceptances close at midday on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
2026 Australian Oaks Field
Every autumn the Australian Oaks field attracts the season’s most promising fillies with the potential to run out a strong mile and a half (2400m). Racing NSW release the ATC Oaks final field on the Tuesday before the race runs as part of the stellar Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day action.
The official 2026 Australian Oaks field & barriers will be released on the Tuesday of race week and detailed in full below.
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.
Click here to read more on the key runners in the 2026 Australian Oaks field and betting markets.
| No | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Barrier | Weight | Age | Sex | Last Starts | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohope Wins | James McDonald | Chris Waller | 7 | 56kg | 3 | F | 21114 | $681,434 |
| 2 | After Summer | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 3 | 56kg | 3 | F | 33x62 | $304,475 |
| 3 | Profoundly | Tommy Berry | Michael Freedman | 10 | 56kg | 3 | F | 4x131 | $288,200 |
| 4 | Soverato | Kerrin Mcevoy | Chris Waller | 4 | 56kg | 3 | F | x1242 | $128,950 |
| 5 | Long Legs | Nash Rawiller | Gary Portelli | 1 | 56kg | 3 | F | 3x346 | $108,550 |
| 6 | Stand My Ground | Tyler Schiller | Marc Chevalier | 12 | 56kg | 3 | F | 4x15 | $48,700 |
| 7 | Classic Gem | Damian Lane | Dominic Sutton | 9 | 56kg | 3 | F | 44x25 | $112,870 |
| 8 | Queen Of Clubs | Craig Williams | Gary Portelli | 8 | 56kg | 3 | F | x6800 | $177,700 |
| 9 | Satono Invader | Jason Collett | Kris Lees | 6 | 56kg | 3 | F | 21193 | $77,850 |
| 10 | La Morra | Regan Bayliss | John P Thompson | 5 | 56kg | 3 | F | 71234 | $49,825 |
| 11 | Mountain Queen | Rachel King | Matthew Smith | 2 | 56kg | 3 | F | x2109 | $38,300 |
| 12 | Dance With Destiny | Tom Marquand | John Sargent | 11 | 56kg | 3 | F | 40x44 | $16,550 |
Australian Oaks Barrier & Speedmap
Australian Oaks History
First won by Uralla in 1912, the ATC Oaks was originally named the Adrian Knox Stakes until 1956. The race has undergone several distance changes with the field of horses running over 1 mile (approximately 1600m) between 1922 and 1945 and between 1946 and 1955 the event was raced over 10 furlongs (2000m).
Jockey Glen Boss celebrated his fourth win in the Australian Oaks aboard Colette in 2020.
In 2023 the Australian Oaks was won by the visiting New Zealand Oaks winning filly Pennyweka.
In 2025 the Australian Oaks was won by the previous spring’s VRC Oaks champion Treasurethe Moment.
Australian Oaks Previous Race Winners
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ATC Australian Oaks |
1st | TBD | TBD |
| 2nd | TBD | ||
| 3rd | TBD | ||
| 2025 ATC Australian Oaks |
1st | Treasurethe Moment | 2 minutes 33.27 seconds |
| 2nd | Sun ‘N’ Sand | ||
| 3rd | You Wahng | ||
| 2024 ATC Australian Oaks |
1st | Autumn Angel | 2 minutes 31.49 seconds |
| 2nd | Zardozi | ||
| 3rd | Orchestral | ||
| 2023 ATC Australian Oaks |
1st | Pennyweka | 2 minutes 33.97 seconds |
| 2nd | So Dazzling | ||
| 3rd | Premise | ||
| 2022 ATC Australian Oaks |
1st | El Patroness | 2 minutes 38.19 seconds |
| 2nd | Gypsy Goddess | ||
| 3rd | Gin Martini | ||
| 2021 ATC Australian Oaks |
1st | Hungry Heart | 2 minutes 33.58 seconds |
| 2nd | Duais | ||
| 3rd | Bargain | ||
| 2020 ATC Australian Oaks |
1st | Colette | 2 minutes 36.37 seconds |
| 2nd | Toffee Tongue | ||
| 3rd | Quintessa | ||
| ATC Australian Oaks 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday April 11, 2026 |
| Track: | Randwick Racecourse |
| Distance: | 2400m |
| Race Type: | 3YO Fillies – Set Weights |
| Status: | Group 1 |
| Prize Money: | $1 million |
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