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GROUP 12500m

VRC Crown Oaks

2026

The VRC Crown Oaks is the premier three-year-old fillies race in Australia, run over 2500m at Flemington.

$1,000,000
Prize Money
Flemington
Victoria
2500m
Distance
November
Thursday of Melbourne Cup week

Last Winner

Zougotcha
2024
$3.50
SP
Jockey
J. McDonald
Trainer
C. Waller

Past Winners

YearHorseJockeyTrainerSP
2024ZougotchaJ. McDonaldC. Waller$3.50
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Race History

First run in 1861, the Crown Oaks is a traditional feature of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

VRC Crown Oaks FAQ

When is the VRC Crown Oaks 2026?

The VRC Crown Oaks is held in November (Thursday of Melbourne Cup week) at Flemington Racecourse.

What is the prize money for the VRC Crown Oaks?

The VRC Crown Oaks has total prize money of $1,000,000, making it one of Australia's richest group 1 races.

Who won the last VRC Crown Oaks?

Zougotcha won the 2024 VRC Crown Oaks, trained by C. Waller and ridden by J. McDonald.

How do I bet on the VRC Crown Oaks?

You can find the best VRC Crown Oaks odds from all major Australian bookmakers on our odds comparison page. We update odds in real-time leading up to the race.

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