On Friday, May 3, 2019, Serengeti Empress did her thing going gate-to-wire to win the 145th Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. Whether you’re looking for 2019 Kentucky Oaks contenders, entries, odds, 2019 results and payouts, news, Kentucky Oaks prep race schedule, past performances, points standings and leaderboard, picks and tips, or handicapping advice, you will have the most updated information here.
2019 KENTUCKY OAKS RESULTS AND PAYOUTS
Race Recap/Replay
Joel Politi’s Serengeti Empress burst to the lead and took the field on a merry chase around the track, then dug in to repel Liora late to win Friday’s Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. Trained by Tom Amoss and ridden by jockey Jose Ortiz, Serengeti Empress crossed the wire with a 1 3/4-length advantage in a final time of 1:50.17 for the 1 1/8-mile event over the fast main track.
Serengeti Empress’ win was her fourth in a stakes race and improved her overall record to 8-5-0-0 with $1,037,120 earned. The 3-year-old daughter of Alternation bounced back tremendously after she bled in her last start, the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) on March 23, due to Amoss’ careful attentiveness as she resumed training.
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| # | HORSE | JOCKEY | TRAINER | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Serengeti Empress | Jose Ortiz | Tom Amoss | 28.00 | 14.80 | 9.60 |
| 9 | Liora | Channing Hill | Wayne Catalano | 32.60 | 17.00 | |
| 3 | Lady Apple | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Steve Asmussen | 7.00 |
| WAGER TYPE | NUMBERS | PAYOFF | POOL | CARRYOVER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.00 Exacta | 13-9 | $878.40 | $3,567,064 | |
| $0.50 Trifecta | 13-9-3 | $3,510.90 | $3,415,213 | |
| $1.00 Superfecta | 13-9-3-10 | $67,087.40 | $1,379,508 | |
| $1.00 Daily Double | 6-13 | $26.40 | $490,732 | |
| $0.50 Pick 3 | 3-6-13 (3 Correct) | $351.70 | $428,892 | |
| $0.50 Pick 4 | 1-3-1/2/6-13 (4 Correct) | $2,141.35 | $1,435,653 | |
| $0.50 Pick 5 | 1/3/7/9-1-3-1/2/6-13 (5 Correct) | $3,456.60 | $1,367,396 | |
| $1.00 Super High Five | 13-9-3-10-4 | $53,795 | $41,620 | |
| $0.20 Pick 6 Jackpot | 5-1/3/7/9-1-3-1/2/6-13 (6 Correct) | $9,722.54 | $552,675 | $46,971 |
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2018-2019 ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY OAKS
The Kentucky Oaks 145 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.
2017-18 Kentucky Oaks Prep Season (15 races)
| DATE | RACE | RACETRACK | DISTANCE | POINTS | WINNER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15,2018 | Pocahontas | Churchill Downs | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Serengeti Empress |
| Sep 29, 2018 | Chandelier | Santa Anita Park | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Bellafina |
| Oct 5, 2018 | Alcibiades | Keeneland | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Restless Rider |
| Oct 7, 2018 | Frizette | Belmont Park | 1 Mile | 10-4-2-1 | Jaywalk |
| Nov 2, 2018 | BC Juvenile Fillies | Churchill Downs | 1 1/16 Miles | 20-8-4-2 | Jaywalk |
| Nov 24, 2018 | Golden Rod | Churchill Downs | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Liora |
| Dec 1, 2018 | Demoiselle | Aqueduct | 1 1/8 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Positive Spirit |
| Dec 8, 2018 | Starlet | Los Alamitos Race Course | 1 1/16 Miles | 10-4-2-1 | Chasing Yesterday |
| Jan 6, 2019 | Santa Ynez | Santa Anita Park | 7 Furlongs | 10-4-2-1 | Bellafina |
| Jan 19, 2019 | Silverbulletday | Fair Grounds | 1 Mile 70 Yards | 10-4-2-1 | Needs Supervision |
| Feb 2, 2019 | Forward Gal | Gulfstream Park | 7 Furlongs | 10-4-2-1 | Feedback |
| Feb 2, 2019 | Martha Washington | Oaklawn Park | 1 Mile | 10-4-2-1 | Power Gal |
| Feb 3, 2019 | Busanda | Aqueduct | 1 Mile 70 Yards | 10-4-2-1 | Always Shopping |
| Feb 9, 2019 | Las Virgenes | Santa Anita Park | 1 Mile | 10-4-2-1 | Bellafina |
| Feb 9, 2019 | Suncoast | Tampa Bay Downs | 1 Mile 40 Yards | 10-4-2-1 | Point of Honor |
2018 Kentucky Oaks Championship Series (15 races)
| DATE | RACE | RACETRACK | DISTANCE | POINTS | WINNER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2019 | Rachel Alexandra | Fair Grounds | 1 1/16 Miles | 50-20-10-5 | Serengeti Empress |
| Feb 21, 2019 | UAE Oaks | Meydan Racecourse | 1 3/16 Miles | 50-20-10-5 | Divine Image |
| Mar 2, 2019 | Davona Dale | Gulfstream Park | 1 Mile | 50-20-10-5 | Jeltrin |
| Mar 9, 2019 | Busher | Aqueduct | 1 1/16 Miles | 50-20-10-5 | Espresso Shot |
| Mar 9, 2019 | Honeybee | Oaklawn Park | 1 1/16 Miles | 50-20-10-5 | Chocolate Kisses |
| Mar 9, 2019 | Bourbonette Oaks | Turfway Park | 1 Mile (S) | 20-8-4-2 | Naughty Joker |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Fair Grounds Oaks | Fair Grounds | 1 1/16 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Street Band |
| Mar 24, 2019 | Sunland Park Oaks | Sunland Park | 1 1/16 Miles | 50-20-10-5 | Chasing Yesterday |
| Mar 30, 2019 | Gulfstream Park Oaks | Gulfstream Park | 1 1/16 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Champagne Anyone |
| Apr 6, 2019 | Ashland | Keeneland | 1 1/16 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Out for a Spin |
| Apr 6, 2019 | Santa Anita Oaks | Santa Anita Park | 1 1/16 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Bellafina |
| Apr 6, 2019 | Gazelle | Aqueduct | 1 1/8 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Always Shopping |
| Apr 7, 2019 | Beaumont | Keeneland | 7 Furlongs | 10-4-2-1 | Fancy Dress Party |
| Apr 12, 2019 | Fantasy | Oaklawn Park | 1 1/16 Miles | 100-40-20-10 | Lady Apple |
2019 KENTUCKY OAKS POINT STANDINGS
Leaderboard for qualifying points to the 2019 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
| RANK | HORSE | POINTS | TRAINER | OWNER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellafina | 132 | Simon Callaghan | Kaleem Shah, INC. |
| 2 | Champagne Anyone | 113 | Ian Wilkes | Six Column Stables, LLC and Bloch, Randall L. |
| 3 | Street Band | 100 | Larry Jones | J. Larry Jones, Cindy Jones & Ray Francis |
| 4 | Lady Apple | 100 | Steve Asmussen | Phoenix Thoroughbred III & KatieRich Stables |
| 5 | Out for a Spin | 100 | Dallas Stewart | Commonwealth Stable |
| 6 | Liora | 71 | Wayne Catalano | Coffeepot Stables |
| 7 | Restless Rider | 62 | Kenny McPeek | Fern Circle Stables and Three Chimneys Farm, LLC |
| 8 | Serengeti Empress | 60 | Tom Amoss | Joel Politi |
| 9 | Motion Emotion | 60 | Tom Van Berg | Mark DeDomenico LLC |
| 10 | Jaywalk | 65 | John Servis | Cash is King LLC and Green Leonard C |
| 11 | Chocolate Kisses | 51 | Mark Casse | Debby M. Oxley |
| 12 | Jeltrin | 51 | Alexis Delgado | ADR Racing Stable LLC |
| (Not Nominated) | Divine Image | 50 | Charlie Appleby | Godolphin, LLC |
| 13 | Positive Spirit | 50 | Rodolphe Brisset | Michael J. Ryan |
| 14 | Flor de la Mar | 40 | Bob Baffert | Godolphin LLC |
| 15 | Cookie Dough | 40 | Stanley Gold | Arindel |
| 16 | Dunbar Road | 40 | Chad Brown | Peter M. Brant |
| 17 | Eres Tu | 24 | Steve Asmussen | Edward A. Seltzer & Beverly S. Anderson |
| 18 | Brill | 22 | Jerry Hollendorfer | OXO Equine LLC |
| 19 | Sweet Diane | 22 | Mike Stidham | Stallionaire Enterprises LLC |
| 20 | Oxy Lady | 21 | Jack Sisterson | Calumet Farm (Brad Kelley) |
| (Not Nominated) | Swift Rose | 20 | Saeed Bin Suroor | Godolphin, LLC |
| 21 | Point of Honor | 20 | George Weaver | Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners (Aron Wellman) & Stetson Racing LLC |
| (Not Nominated) | K P Sickem | 20 | Weston Martin | Karl Pergola |
| 22 | Naughty Joker | 20 | Wesley Ward | Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 23 | Bizwhacks | 20 | Doug O'Neill | Reddam Racing LLC |
| 24 | Orra Moor | 10 | Todd Pletcher | StarLadies Racing |
| 25 | Off Topic | 20 | Todd Pletcher | Paul P. Pompa Jr. |
