WA Oaks explained

Surface:	Turf
Class:	Group 3
Horse Race:	Western Australian Oaks
Location:	Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia
Inaugurated:	1953
Race Type:	Thoroughbred
Sponsor:	City of Belmont (2022)
Distance:	2,400 metres
Qualification:	Three year old fillies
Weight:	Set weights - 55½ kg
Purse:	$250,000 (2022)

The Western Australian Oaks is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies at set weights run over 2400 metres, held at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia each year in April. Total prize money is A$250,000.^[1]

History

Grade

• 1953 - 1978 - Principal Race
• 1979 - 1991 - Group 1
• 1992 - 2006 - Group 2
• 2006 onwards - Group 3

Distance

• 1953 - 1971 - 1 miles (~2400 metres)
• In 1983 and 2005 the distance of the race was 2182 metres.

Venue

• In 1983 and 2005 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.

Winners

• 2023 - She's Fit^[2]
• 2022 - Lady Chant^[3]
• 2021 - Lunar Impact^[4]
• 2020 - Tuscan Queen^[5]
• 2019 - Dark Choice^[6]
• 2018 - Special Alert^[7]
• 2017 - Very Tempting^[8]
• 2016 - First Impressions^[9]
• 2015 - Delicacy^[10]
• 2014 - Balmont Girl^[11]
• 2013 - Moreish^[12]
• 2012 - Pop Culture^[13]
• 2011 - Dreamaway^[14]
• 2010 - Impressive Jeuney^[15]
• 2009 - Cassandara Shadow^[16]
• 2008 - Grand Journey^[17]
• 2007 - Westerly Breeze^[18]
• 2006 - Moodometer^[19]
• 2005 - Royal Drive^[20]
• 2004 - Fatal Attraction^[21]
• 2003 - Superior Star^[22]
• 2002 - Honor Lap^[23]
• 2001 - ¶Race not held
• 2000 - Old Money^[24]
• 1999 - Reflected Image^[25]
• 1998 - Matriculate^[26]
• 1997 - Mystic Chantry^[27]
• 1996 - Fabulous^[28]
• 1995 - Unpretentious^[29]
• 1994 - Beaux Art^[30]
• 1993 - Leeuwin Concert^[31]
• 1992 - Jevresa^[32]
• 1991 - India's Dream^[33]
• 1990 - Natasha^[34]
• 1989 - Hasty Departure^[35]
• 1988 - Trappings^[36]
• 1987 - Judyann^[37]
• 1986 (Nov.) - Send Me An Angel^[38]
• 1986 (Apr.) - †Cologne^[39]
• 1985 - Contwig^[40]
• 1984 - True Devotion^[41]
• 1983 - Lowanna Rose^[42]
• 1982 - Magic Gauntlet
• 1981 - Badinage
• 1980 - Queen Inca
• 1979 - ‡Gay Affair / Brechin Castle
• 1978 - Autumn Talk
• 1977 - Adaptable
• 1976 - Lovely Curves
• 1975 - Vatilla
• 1974 - Our Pocket
• 1973 - Paper Honey
• 1972 - Maple Twig
• 1971 - Sovereignito
• 1970 - Star Supreme
• 1969 - Baywana
• 1968 - Painted Rose
• 1967 - Kaytello
• 1966 - Muette
• 1965 - Carol's Choice
• 1964 - Sweet Saga
• 1963 - Swell Baby
• 1962 - Activity
• 1961 - Blue Rose
• 1960 - Queen Of The Nile
• 1959 - Lalisse
• 1958 - Cheeky Jan
• 1957 - Fairflow
• 1956 - Dawdie
• 1955 - Craghill
• 1954 - Finesta
• 1953 - Copper Beech

¶ Race moved in racing calendar forward to autumn of 2002
† Race was run twice in 1986 since it was moved in the racing calendar from autumn (April) to spring (late November)
‡ Dead heat

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races

Notes and References

1. Web site: Winners and Past Results for the WA Oaks . 12 March 2015. Progroup Racing (Australia). 2014.
2. Web site: 2023 Result  - Peoplestart - W.A. Oaks (held 25 March 2023). racingpost.com . 30 March 2023.
3. Web site: 2022 Result  - City Of Belmont - W.A. Oaks (held 26 March 2022). breednet.com. 26 March 2022.
4. Web site: 2021 Result  - City Of Belmont - W.A. Oaks (held 27 March 2021). breednet.com. 30 March 2021.
5. Web site: 2020 Result  - City Of Belmont - W.A. Oaks (held 28 March 2020). breednet.com. 28 March 2020.
6. Web site: 2019 Result  - City Of Belmont - W.A. Oaks (held 30 March 2019). breednet.com. 30 March 2019.
7. Web site: 2018 Result  - Kirin Megumi-W.A. Oaks (held 14 April 2018). breednet.com. 14 April 2018.
8. Web site: 2017 Result  - Kirin Megumi-W.A. Oaks (held 1 April 2017). breednet.com. 1 April 2017.
9. Web site: 2016 Result  - Kirin Megumi-W.A. Oaks (held 2 April 2016). breednet.com. 2 April 2016.
10. Web site: 2015 Result  - Reliance Partners-W.A. Oaks (held 28 March 2015). breednet.com. 28 March 2015.
11. Web site: 2014 Result  - W.A. Oaks (held 29 March 2014). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
12. Web site: 2013 Result  - W.A. Oaks (held 6 April 2013). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
13. Web site: 2012 Result  - Skyy Vodka - W.A. Oaks (held 31 March 2012). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
14. Web site: 2011 Result  - Skyy Vodka - W.A. Oaks (held 26 March 2011). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
15. Web site: 2010 Result  - Burswood Complex - W.A. Oaks (held 17 April 2010). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
16. Web site: 2009 Result  - Burswood Complex - W.A. Oaks (held 4 April 2009). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
17. Web site: 2008 Result  - W.A. Oaks (held 29 March 2008). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
18. Web site: 2007 Result  - W.A. Oaks (held 24 March 2007). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
19. Web site: 2006 Result  - W.A. Oaks (held 1 April 2006). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
20. Web site: 2005 Result  - W.A. Oaks (held 2 April 2005). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
21. Web site: 2004 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 3 April 2004). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
22. Web site: 2003 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 12 April 2003). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
23. Web site: 2002 Result  - W.A. Oaks (held 1 April 2002). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
24. Web site: 2000 Result  - W.A. Oaks (held 9 December 2000). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
25. Web site: 1999 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 11 December 1999). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
26. Web site: 1998 Result  - Western Australia Oaks (held 12 December 1998). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
27. Web site: 1997 Result  - Western Australia Oaks (held 13 December 1997). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
28. Web site: 1996 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 14 December 1996). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
29. Web site: 1995 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 16 December 1995). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
30. Web site: 1994 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 10 December 1994). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
31. Web site: 1993 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 11 December 1993). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
32. Web site: 1992 Result  - Western Australian Oaks (held 12 December 1992). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
33. Web site: 1991 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 14 December 1991). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
34. Web site: 1990 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 15 December 1990). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
35. Web site: 1989 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 25 November 1989). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
36. Web site: 1988 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 26 November 1988). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
37. Web site: 1987 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 28 November 1987). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
38. Web site: 1986 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 29 November 1986). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
39. Web site: 1986 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 26 April 1986). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
40. Web site: 1985 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 27 April 1985). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
41. Web site: 1984 Result  - West Australian Oaks (held 28 April 1984). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.
42. Web site: 1983 Result  - W.A. Oaks (held 30 April 1983). breednet.com. 12 March 2015.