- When
- Thu 5 Nov 2026 (Oaks Day); start time TBC
- Where
- Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne VIC
- Distance
- 2500m (Group 1, three-year-old fillies)
- Prizemoney
- $1 million
How to bet on the VRC Oaks
- The Oaks is a set-weights 2500m test for three-year-old fillies: stamina breeding and how they saw out their lead-up trips matter more than raw sprint class.
- Oaks Day sits two days after the Melbourne Cup on the Flemington carnival - TAB markets cover the Oaks and the rest of the Thursday card.
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Recent Winners
- 2025 β Strictly Business
- 2024 β Treasurethe Moment
- 2023 β Zardozi
- 2022 β She's Extreme
- 2021 β Willowy
- 2020 β Personal
- 2019 β Miami Bound
- 2018 β Aristia
VRC Oaks FAQs
When is the VRC Oaks 2026?βΊ
Thursday 5 November 2026 (Oaks Day) at Flemington, two days after the Melbourne Cup. The Oaks start time on the day is TBC until VRC confirms it.
What distance is the VRC Oaks?βΊ
2500 metres, a Group 1 set-weights classic for three-year-old fillies, with $1 million in prizemoney (VRC carnival program).
Is the VRC Oaks the same as the Victoria Oaks?βΊ
Yes - VRC Oaks and Victoria Oaks refer to the same Flemington Group 1 for three-year-old fillies on Oaks Day.
Who are recent VRC Oaks winners?βΊ
Recent winners include Strictly Business (2025), Treasurethe Moment (2024), Zardozi (2023) and She's Extreme (2022). See the honour roll on this page.
How do I bet on the VRC Oaks?βΊ
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