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2027 Oak Tree Stakes Preview
The Oak Tree Stakes is not one of the oldest races, but it attracts some top-class runners. Established in 1980, this Group 3 is open to fillies and mares who are three or older and is run over seven furlongs. The race features on the second day of the Glorious Goodwood festival in late July or early August.
Oak Tree Stakes Information:
To see which runners the OLBG racing tipsters are tipping throughout the card that includes this race, head over to the Goodwood tips on the day of the race. Do they agree with the runners on the trend shortlist, or are they predicting other runners? You may also be interested in other preview blogs that we have packed full of information. Head down to the Races Covered at Glorious Goodwood section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Oak Tree Stakes market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2020, when the race had an over-round of 115%. The race in 2018 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 128%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Oak Tree Stakes, the over-round has been 121%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £121 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2027 Oak Tree Stakes Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Oak Tree Stakes Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Oak Tree Stakes races over the last 20 renewals:
- Billesdon Brook (1:23.75) in 2019
- Amy Eria (1:24.38) in 2015
- Raqiya (1:24.81) in 2024
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 20 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Oak Tree Stakes next time out, then you would have backed a total of 4 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +11.48. Ahead of the 2027 Oak Tree Stakes, why not head over to the racing predictions for tips on other races today?
Over the last 20 renewals, it was Billesdon Brook, trained by Richard Hannon and ridden by Sean Levey, who set the fastest winning time in the Oak Tree Stakes. That runner won the race in a time of 1:23.75 in 2019. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer Richard Hannon and jockey Kevin Stott with Magical Sunset who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 1:33.18 in the 2023 renewal.
Oak Tree Stakes Past Winners
Here are the Oak Tree Stakes' past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed is the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Oak Tree Stakes are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1:25.59 | Flora Of Bermuda (IRE) 5yo 9-9 (4 of 13) 5/2F | James Doyle Andrew Balding (GB) |
| 2025 1:25.02 | Saqqara Sands (GB) 3yo 8-13 (10 of 13) 16/1 | Rossa Ryan Ralph Beckett (GB) |
| 2025 1:25.02 | Tabiti (GB) 3yo 8-13 (7 of 13) 9/2 | Ryan Moore Ralph Beckett (GB) |
| 2024 1:24.81 | Raqiya (IRE) 3yo 8-13 (6 of 9) 7/1 | Jim Crowley Owen Burrows (GB) |
| 2023 1:33.18 | Magical Sunset (IRE) 3yo 8-13 (14 of 13) 18/1 | Kevin Stott Richard Hannon (GB) |
| 2022 1:25.64 | Oscula (IRE) 3yo 8-12 (2 of 15) 100/30F | William Buick George Boughey (GB) |
| 2021 1:30.77 | Last Empire (GB) 5yo 9-3 (2 of 12) 16/1 | Daniel Tudhope Kevin Ryan (GB) |
| 2020 1:25.80 | One Master (GB) 6yo 9-3 (1 of 12) 6/4F | Tom Marquand William Haggas (GB) |
| 2019 1:23.75 | Billesdon Brook (GB) 4yo 9-3 (10 of 17) 12/1 | Sean Levey Richard Hannon (GB) |
| 2018 1:25.42 | Pretty Baby (IRE) 3yo 8-11 (3 of 16) 3/1F | Dane O'Neill William Haggas (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Oak Tree Stakes have been based:
- GB: 18 winners with an additional 34 placings from 219 runners
- FR: 3 winners with an additional 2 placings from 19 runners
- IRE: 0 winners with an additional 3 placings from 9 runners
- GER: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 7 runners
- SPA: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
- SWE: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
- ITY: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
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Oak Tree Stakes Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Oak Tree Stakes over the last 20 renewals is F Rohaut, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Amy Eria (2015) and Al Jazi (2016 & 2017). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Oak Tree Stakes are Ralph Beckett (2 wins), Richard Hannon (2 wins) and William Haggas (2 wins).
Here are some of the top Oak Tree Stakes trainer statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| F Rohaut | 4-3-3 | +46.25 | +27.35 |
| Ralph Beckett | 15-2-2 | +7.50 | -0.70 |
| Richard Hannon | 11-2-4 | +21.00 | +10.65 |
| William Haggas | 10-2-3 | -3.50 | -5.10 |
| Andrew Balding | 10-1-2 | -6.50 | -7.00 |
| Sir Michael Stoute | 7-1-3 | -4.00 | -3.35 |
| Kevin Ryan | 6-1-1 | +11.00 | +4.60 |
| Brian Meehan | 4-1-2 | +4.00 | +3.70 |
| Chris Wall | 3-1-2 | +9.00 | +4.80 |
| Jonathan Portman | 2-1-1 | +13.00 | +7.40 |
Oak Tree Stakes Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Oak Tree Stakes over the last 20 renewals is Ryan Moore, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Visit (2008), Regal Realm (2012) and Tabiti (2025). The only other jockey to have recorded multiple wins in the Oak Tree Stakes is Gregory Benoist (2 wins).
Here are some of the top Oak Tree Stakes jockey statistics over the last 20 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore | 14-3-7 | +5.50 | +1.70 |
| Gregory Benoist | 2-2-2 | +45.00 | +27.00 |
| James Doyle | 9-1-3 | -5.50 | -4.80 |
| William Buick | 8-1-3 | -3.67 | -2.70 |
| Tom Marquand | 7-1-1 | -4.50 | -5.10 |
| Richard Kingscote | 5-1-1 | +10.00 | +4.40 |
| Sean Levey | 4-1-1 | +9.00 | +3.00 |
| Rossa Ryan | 3-1-1 | +14.00 | +7.60 |
| Tom Queally | 3-1-1 | +2.50 | +0.25 |
| Kevin Stott | 2-1-1 | +17.00 | +9.80 |
2027 Oak Tree Stakes Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 2, 1, 10, 5, 5, 10, 2, 2, (2, 7), 4, 1, 1, 3, 1, 8, 1, (2, 10), 2, 3, 1
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 21 / 21 (72%) - Within the first 9 of the market
- 21 / 21 (72%) - Highest Won is not G2/Cl3-6
- 21 / 21 (78%) - Not in a G2/Cl4-6 (Last Win)
- 21 / 21 (79%) - Held an OR of 97+
- 21 / 21 (83%) - Achieved a TS of 44+ (Last Win)
- 21 / 21 (84%) - No bigger than 33/1
- 21 / 21 (86%) - Highest Placed is not Cl2-5
- 21 / 21 (87%) - Won within last 6 starts
- 21 / 21 (87%) - Achieved a TS of 68+ (Last 3)
- 21 / 21 (87%) - Fewer than 7 races (Trip)
- 21 / 21 (88%) - Achieved an RPR of 96+ (Last 3)
- 21 / 21 (88%) - Beaten no more -6½l (Debut)
- 21 / 21 (89%) - Carried 119 - 132lbs (Last Win)
- 21 / 21 (89%) - Furthest Won 6f - 1m
- 20 / 21 (67%) - No bigger than 33/1 (Career)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Goodwood racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Oak Tree Stakes. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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2027 Oak Tree Stakes Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2027 renewal of the Oak Tree Stakes will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually 48 hours before the race.
Oak Tree Stakes Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +55.58, is when runners ran in a Class 1 (Listed) when last winning.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 4 career places in Non-Handicap; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-46.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2026: Winner in 4 (6,1) [13 Runners]
- 2025: Winner in 10 (12) [13 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 6 (10,8) [9 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 14 (3,8) [13 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 2 (10,5) [15 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Oak Tree Stakes is Ascot; there have been a total of 6 winners of this race who ran at Ascot last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is York; there have been a total of 3 winners of this race who ran at York last time out.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Oak Tree Stakes:
- Canford Cliffs (2 Wins)
- Footstepsinthesand (2 Wins)
- Oasis Dream (2 Wins)
- Pivotal (2 Wins)
These are the stallions whose offspring have not produced a winner of the Oak Tree Stakes despite multiple attempts:
- Dubawi (0 Wins from 10 runners)
- Exceed And Excel (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Invincible Spirit (0 Wins from 6 runners)
- Night Of Thunder (0 Wins from 5 runners)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Amy Eria in 2015, winning for F Rohaut at odds of 33/1 under the guidance of Gregory Benoist. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 6 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2027 Oak Tree Stakes.
Route to the Oak Tree Stakes
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Oak Tree Stakes. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2026 - Flora Of Bermuda York - 1st of 13 (3/1) | William Hill Summer Stakes |
| 2025 - Saqqara Sands Carlisle - 1st of 8 (1/1) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Eternal Stakes |
| 2025 - Tabiti Ascot - 3rd of 25 (18/1) | Sandringham Stakes |
| 2024 - Raqiya York - 6th of 12 (8/1) | William Hill Summer Stakes |
| 2023 - Magical Sunset Sandown - 7th of 11 (5/1) | Coral Distaff |
| 2022 - Oscula Ascot - 2nd of 9 (4/1) | Longines Valiant Stakes |
| 2021 - Last Empire Haydock - 5th of 6 (6/4) | EBF British Stallion Studs Cecil Frail |
| 2020 - One Master Newmarket (July) - 4th of 6 (4/1) | Falmouth Stakes |
| 2019 - Billesdon Brook Pontefract - 2nd of 11 (3/1) | Weatherbys TBA Pipalong Stakes |
| 2018 - Pretty Baby York - 2nd of 9 (7/4) | William Hill Summer Stakes |
Races Covered at Glorious Goodwood
Here is the schedule for the five-day Glorious Goodwood festival for races which we cover with blogs. Each race will be linked to the race blog, and details of last year's winner are in the table below.
Tuesday at Glorious Goodwood
Part of the British Champion Series, the Goodwood Cup is the highlight on the opening day, a marathon over two miles where stamina is key.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Cup Handicap | Al Aali (FR) 4yo - 11/2 | George Scott William Buick |
| Vintage Stakes | Dr Rascal (GB) 2yo - 13/2 | Oliver Cole Kaiya Fraser |
| Lennox Stakes | Lake Forest (GB) 5yo - 10/11 | William Haggas Cieren Fallon |
| Goodwood Cup | Scandinavia (USA) 4yo - 6/5 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
Wednesday at Glorious Goodwood
Run over a mile, the Sussex Stakes is the main race on the second day; this Group 1 is also part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Glorious Goodwood 1m4f Handicap | Infraad (IRE) 3yo - 2/1 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| Alice Keppel Fillies Conditions Stakes | Wild Blossom (IRE) 2yo - 5/4 | K R Burke James Doyle |
| Oak Tree Stakes | Flora Of Bermuda (IRE) 5yo - 5/2 | Andrew Balding James Doyle |
| Molecomb Stakes | Pershaada (IRE) 2yo - 11/4 | Richard Hannon Sean Levey |
| Sussex Stakes | Bow Echo (IRE) 3yo - 10/11 | George Boughey Billy Loughnane |
Thursday at Glorious Goodwood
The Group 1 Nassau Stakes is the highlight on Thursday, contested over 1m2f and restricted to only fillies and mares, the race is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Kincsem Handicap | Ciarrai Abu (IRE) 3yo - 100/30 | Harry Eustace George Wood |
| Richmond Stakes | Mans Best Friend (IRE) 2yo - 11/2 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| Gordon Stakes | Enceladus (IRE) 3yo - 6/4 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
| Nassau Stakes | Diamond Necklace (IRE) 3yo - 4/6 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
Friday at Glorious Goodwood
Friday features a couple of decent handicaps, with the Goodwood Handicap a stamina-testing race and the Golden Mile, which is a heritage handicap. The highlight of the day is the King George Stakes, a sprint run over five furlongs.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwood Handicap | Defiantly (FR) 4yo - 11/4 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
| Thoroughbred Stakes | Shayem (IRE) 3yo - 17/2 | K R Burke Clifford Lee |
| Golden Mile Handicap | Archivist (GB) 4yo - 16/1 | Hamad Al Jehani Callum Rodriguez |
| King George Stakes | American Affair (GB) 6yo - 12/1 | Jim Goldie Paul Mulrennan |
Saturday at Glorious Goodwood
Saturday is the day of one of the biggest handicaps on the flat, the Stewards Cup, 20+ runners over six furlongs compete in this heritage handicap.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Handicap | Hopewell Rock (IRE) 4yo - 5/1 | George Boughey Ryan Moore |
| Glorious Stakes | Enfjaar (IRE) 6yo - 8/1 | Roger Varian Ray Dawson |
| Lillie Langtry Stakes | Goodie Two Shoes (IRE) 7yo - 8/1 | Joseph Patrick O'Brien Dylan Browne McMonagle |
| Stewards Cup | Evening Saigon (IRE) 4yo - 16/1 | Hamad Al Jehani James Doyle |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Oak Tree Stakes Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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