2023 Kentucky Oaks

On Friday, May 5, 2023, the 149th running of the $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) will take place at Churchill Downs.

Whether you’re looking for 2023 Kentucky Oaks contenders, entries, odds, 2022 results and payouts, news, Kentucky Oaks prep race schedule, past performances, 2022 points standings and leaderboard, picks and tips, or handicapping advice, you will have the most updated information here.

2022 / 2023 ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY OAKS PREP RACES

The Kentucky Oaks 149 field is based on a tiered point system in select races throughout the country. See below for the entire schedule of Kentucky Oaks prep races.

2022 / 2023 Kentucky Oaks Prep Season (17 races)

2023 Kentucky Oaks Championship Series (15 races)

* = Race dates and distances to be announced by host track; date based on recent historical placement. … Schedule subject to change. … (AW) = Synthetic.

LATEST KENTUCKY OAKS NEWS

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  The Magic Mike Show 408: 2022 Breeders’ Cup, 2023 Kentucky Derby, & 2023 Kentucky Oaks UpdatesSeptember 25, 2022
  The Magic Mike Show guys recap the weekend’s exciting horse racing action, including prep races for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup, the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1), and the 2023 Kentucky Oaks […]
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  Fun And Fiesty Kicks Clear Late, Wins Kentucky Oaks Prep | 2022 Pocahontas Stakes Replay & ReactionSeptember 17, 2022
  The Racing Dudes react to Fun and Fiesty winning the 2022 Pocahontas Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs, the 1st prep race for the 2023 Kentucky Oaks (G1). Watch the replay […]
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  BLINKERS OFF 575: Woodbine Mile Preview and Kentucky Derby/Oaks Prep PicksSeptember 16, 2022
  The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for Saturday’s $1 million Woodbine Mile (G1), a “Win and You’re In” for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Mile. Then the Dudes give picks […]
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  Justa Warrior Steps Up For 1st 2023 Kentucky Oaks Prep | 2022 Pocahontas Stakes Preview & FREE PicksSeptember 16, 2022
  Mike previews the 2022 Pocahontas Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs, then gives his top picks and longshots in the first prep race for the 2023 Kentucky Oaks (G1). The undefeated […]
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  Does Secret Oath BELONG #1 Following Preakness? Ranking 3-Year-Old Females In American Horse Racing!May 23, 2022
  Aaron ranks the 3-year-old female division in American horse racing and debates where to place Secret Oath, the 2022 Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner who was most recently fourth in the […]
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  Will The Filly Secret Oath Make HISTORY Vs The Boys? [2022 Preakness Stakes]May 20, 2022
  Aaron previews 2022 Preakness Stakes (G1) contender Secret Oath’s chances of winning the Middle Jewel of American horse racing’s Triple Crown. Will the filly make history by beating the boys? […]

2023 KENTUCKY OAKS POINT STANDINGS

Leaderboard for qualifying points to the 2022 Kentucky Oaks. Points are earned by the top four finishers in designated qualifying Kentucky Oaks prep races listed above. The Kentucky Oaks field is reserved for the top 14 point earners.

Road to the Kentucky Oaks

2022 KENTUCKY OAKS RESULTS AND PAYOUTS

Race Recap/Replay

On Friday, May 6, 2022, Secret Oath won the 148^th running of the $1.25 million Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.

Trained by D. Wayne Lukas and ridden by Luis Saez, Briland Farm’s homebred Secret Oath completed the mile and an eighth Kentucky Oaks on a track listed as good in 1:49.44.

 The victory is the fifth in the race for Lukas and ties him with Woody Stephens for the most Oaks triumphs. Lukas’ other winners were Blush With Pride (1982), Lucky Lucky Lucky (1984), Open Mind (1989) and Seaside Attraction (1990). It is the first Oaks victory for Saez.

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