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Australian Oaks

"The Fillies Classic"

Sat, 11 Apr 2026137 days ago

Race Details

2400m
$1,000,000
Randwick
New South Wales
Group 1
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About This Race

The Australian Oaks is a Group 1 race for three-year-old fillies over 2400m at Royal Randwick. It is the premier staying race for fillies in Sydney and a key autumn target.

History

First run in 1920, the race has produced many champion fillies including Light Fingers (1964) and Surround (1977).

On the Calendar

  • It is the 4th richest of 10 feature races on the Randwick card that day.
  • It is the 29th richest of 101 feature races scheduled at Randwick in the 2025-26 season.
  • It is one of 31 Group 1 races run in NSW in 2025-26.
  • Run over 2400m, it is a staying test and one of 5 races at that trip at Randwick this season.
  • It falls in April 2026, alongside 29 other feature races in NSW that month.

Track Information

Royal Randwick Racecourse

Royal Randwick is one of Australia's premier racecourses, hosting some of the nation's richest races including The Everest. Known as "Headquarters" by Sydney racing fans, it features a challenging 2200m circumference with a long straight.

Sydney, NSW
1833
2200m
410m
Turf
45,000
The EverestThe ChampionshipsEpsom HandicapDoncaster Mile

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