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2026 Yorkshire Oaks Preview
The Yorkshire Oaks is the feature race on day two of the four-day York Ebor Festival, which takes place in August of each year. This is a Group 1 race open to fillies and mares who are aged three or older and is run over one mile, three furlongs and one hundred and eighty-eight yards.
Established in 1849, the race was originally open to just three-year-old runners. Restrictions were lifted in 1991 when older runners were allowed to enter the race.
Yorkshire Oaks Information:
To see which runners the OLBG racing tipsters are tipping throughout the card that includes this race, head over to the York 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 Other Principal Races at York Racecourse section for links to these.
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How competitive is the Yorkshire Oaks market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 20 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2025, when the race had an over-round of 108%. The race in 2016 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 120%, whilst on average over the last 20 renewals of the Yorkshire Oaks, the over-round has been 113%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £113 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks 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 Yorkshire Oaks Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Yorkshire Oaks races over the last 20 renewals:
- Lush Lashes (2:25.11) in 2008
- Warm Heart (2:25.86) in 2023
- Snowfall (2:26.61) in 2021
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 Yorkshire Oaks next time out, then you would have backed a total of 8 winners. Backing all 19 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +9.31. Before placing your bet on the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks, see which other runners today are being backed on the racing predictions page.
Over the last 20 renewals, it was Lush Lashes, trained by J S Bolger and ridden by Kevin Manning, who set the fastest winning time in the Yorkshire Oaks. That runner won the race in a time of 2:25.11 in 2008. At the other end of the scale, it was the combination of trainer John Gosden and jockey Frankie Dettori with Enable who set the slowest winning time; the race-winning time was 2:35.79 in the 2017 renewal.
Yorkshire Oaks Past Winners
Here are the Yorkshire Oaks past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed are 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 Yorkshire Oaks are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 2:26.67 | Minnie Hauk (IRE) 3yo 9-0 (4 of 4) 8/15F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2024 2:28.75 | Content (IRE) 3yo 9-0 (3 of 8) 3/1F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2023 2:25.86 | Warm Heart (IRE) 3yo 9-0 (9 of 10) 9/1 | James Doyle A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2022 2:29.92 | Alpinista (GB) 5yo 9-9 (5 of 7) 7/4F | Luke Morris Sir Mark Prescott Bt (GB) |
| 2021 2:26.61 | Snowfall (JPN) 3yo 8-12 (3 of 7) 8/15F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2020 2:31.31 | Love (IRE) 3yo 8-12 (4 of 6) 4/9F | Ryan Moore A P O'Brien (IRE) |
| 2019 2:29.90 | Enable (GB) 5yo 9-7 (1 of 4) 1/4F | Frankie Dettori John Gosden (GB) |
| 2018 2:30.44 | Sea Of Class (IRE) 3yo 8-12 (5 of 8) 7/4F | James Doyle William Haggas (GB) |
| 2017 2:35.79 | Enable (GB) 3yo 8-12 (1 of 6) 1/4F | Frankie Dettori John Gosden (GB) |
| 2016 2:28.50 | Seventh Heaven (IRE) 3yo 8-11 (10 of 12) 100/30 | Colm O'Donoghue A P O'Brien (IRE) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Yorkshire Oaks have been based:
- IRE: 11 winners with an additional 6 placings from 47 runners
- GB: 8 winners with an additional 18 placings from 92 runners
- FR: 1 winner with an additional 1 placing from 4 runners
- ITY: 0 winners with an additional 0 placings from 1 runner
2025 Yorkshire Oaks Replay
Yorkshire Oaks Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Yorkshire Oaks over the last 20 renewals is A P O'Brien, who has won the race nine times, with those nine winners coming from Alexandrova (2006), Peeping Fawn (2007), Tapestry (2014), Seventh Heaven (2016), Love (2020), Snowfall (2021), Warm Heart (2023), Content (2024) and Minnie Hauk (2025). Other trainers who have recorded multiple wins in the Yorkshire Oaks are John Gosden (4 wins) and J S Bolger (2 wins). One trainer has not had the best of times in the Yorkshire Oaks; Sir Michael Stoute has sent a total of 10 runners to the race without recording a win.
Here are some of the top Yorkshire Oaks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A P O'Brien | 32-9-14 | +2.71 | -0.08 |
| John Gosden | 14-4-9 | -2.00 | +1.93 |
| J S Bolger | 5-2-2 | +6.00 | +2.43 |
| William Haggas | 4-1-1 | -1.25 | -1.95 |
| A De Royer-Dupre | 2-1-1 | +1.00 | +0.25 |
| Sir Mark Prescott Bt | 2-1-2 | +0.75 | +4.72 |
| Sir Michael Stoute | 10-0-4 | -10.00 | -3.08 |
| Ralph Beckett | 6-0-2 | -6.00 | -2.55 |
| Mrs John Harrington | 5-0-0 | -5.00 | -5.00 |
| John & Thady Gosden | 4-0-2 | -4.00 | -2.15 |
Yorkshire Oaks Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Yorkshire Oaks over the last 20 renewals is Ryan Moore, who has won the race five times, with those five winners coming from Tapestry (2014), Love (2020), Snowfall (2021), Content (2024) and Minnie Hauk (2025). The only other jockey to have recorded multiple wins in the Yorkshire Oaks is James Doyle (2 wins).
Here are some of the top Yorkshire Oaks 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 | 15-5-9 | +2.50 | +2.59 |
| James Doyle | 5-2-2 | +7.75 | +3.45 |
| William Buick | 9-1-3 | -6.00 | -3.73 |
| Tom Queally | 4-1-2 | -0.25 | -0.40 |
| Christophe-Patrice Lemaire | 1-1-1 | +2.00 | +1.25 |
| Luke Morris | 1-1-1 | +1.75 | +1.09 |
| Seamie Heffernan | 6-0-2 | -6.00 | -3.00 |
| Wayne Lordan | 5-0-0 | -5.00 | -4.00 |
| Jamie Spencer | 5-0-1 | -5.00 | -4.46 |
| Andrea Atzeni | 4-0-1 | -4.00 | -2.90 |
2026 Yorkshire Oaks Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 1, 1, 1, 2, RR, 1, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 3, 1, 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.
- 20 / 20 (48%) - No bigger than 9/1
- 20 / 20 (57%) - Ran in a G1 (LTO)
- 20 / 20 (60%) - Achieved an RPR of 111+ (Last 3)
- 20 / 20 (69%) - Within the first 5 of the market
- 20 / 20 (72%) - Highest Won is not LST/Cl3-5
- 20 / 20 (76%) - Furthest ran 1m4f - 1m4½f
- 20 / 20 (78%) - Off a break of 18 - 60 days
- 20 / 20 (81%) - Break of 18 - 87 days (Last Place)
- 20 / 20 (82%) - Furthest Placed 1m2½f - 1m4½f
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Achieved an RPR of 105+ (Trip)
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Highest Placed is not G3/LST/Cl4
- 20 / 20 (83%) - Ran over 6f - 1m (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (85%) - Not on GS/FM/STD-SLW (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (87%) - No bigger than 16/1 (Debut)
- 20 / 20 (88%) - No bigger than 14/1 (LTO)
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the York racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Yorkshire Oaks. 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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2026 Yorkshire Oaks Runners & Shortlist
The runners and the final trends shortlist for the 2026 renewal of the Yorkshire Oaks will be added once the final declarations are confirmed, which are usually 48 hours before the race.
Yorkshire Oaks Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 10+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +17.83, is when runners ran at Curragh when last winning.
❌ The worst-performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners ran in a Class 1 (Listed) when last winning; when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-35.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 4 [4 Runners]
- 2024: Winner in 3 (5,2) [8 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 9 (3,6) [10 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 5 (2) [7 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 3 (7) [7 Runners]
The course which has produced the most winners of the Yorkshire Oaks is Curragh; there have been a total of 11 winners of this race who ran at Curragh last time out. The next best course, which has produced the second most winners, is Goodwood; there have been a total of 3 winners of this race who ran at Goodwood last time out.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Yorkshire Oaks:
- Galileo (6 Wins)
- Frankel (2 Wins)
- Nathaniel (2 Wins)
Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have been disappointed with multiple attempts but no wins in the Yorkshire Oaks; that stallion is Dubawi, who has failed to produce a winner from 7 runners.
Looking at the winning odds over the last 20 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Warm Heart in 2023, winning for A P O'Brien at odds of 9/1 under the guidance of James Doyle. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 20 renewals, there have been 13 winning favourites in the race. Ahead of the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks, why not head over to the best racing tipster page to see what the tipsters are backing today?
Route to the Yorkshire Oaks
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Yorkshire Oaks. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Minnie Hauk Curragh - 1st of 7 (59/50) | Irish Oaks |
| 2024 - Content Curragh - 2nd of 14 (3/1) | Irish Oaks |
| 2023 - Warm Heart Curragh - 5th of 8 (9/2) | Irish Oaks |
| 2022 - Alpinista Saint-Cloud - 1st of 9 (89/10) | Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud |
| 2021 - Snowfall Curragh - 1st of 8 (2/7) | Irish Oaks |
| 2020 - Love Epsom - 1st of 8 (11/10) | Epsom Oaks |
| 2019 - Enable Ascot - 1st of 11 (8/15) | King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
| 2018 - Sea Of Class Curragh - 1st of 7 (11/4) | Irish Oaks |
| 2017 - Enable Ascot - 1st of 10 (5/4) | King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes |
| 2016 - Seventh Heaven Curragh - 1st of 11 (14/1) | Irish Oaks |
Other Principal races during the York Ebor Festival
Remember to head over to the York predictions page to see which runner the racing tipsters support in the Yorkshire Oaks. Below are the other principal races that we cover during the Ebor Festival, with links to each race blog and information for last year's winners.
Wednesday at the Ebor Festival
The highlight of the opening day of the Ebor Festival is the Juddmonte International, a Group 1 race with a purse of £1.25 million, which is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Ebor HKJC World Pool Handicap | Trefor (IRE) 4yo - 7/1 | Charles Hills Kieran Shoemark |
| 14:25 York Acomb Stakes | Gewan (GB) 2yo - 11/2 | Andrew Balding P J McDonald |
| 15:00 York Great Voltigeur Stakes | Pride Of Arras (IRE) 3yo - 12/1 | Ralph Beckett Rossa Ryan |
| 15:35 York Juddmonte International Stakes | Ombudsman (IRE) 4yo - 7/4 | John & Thady Gosden William Buick |
| 16:10 York Ebor Stayers Heritage Handicap | Santorini Star (IRE) 4yo - 100/30 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
Thursday at the Ebor Festival
The fillies and mares take centre stage on Thursday at the festival in the Yorkshire Oaks, another Group 1 which is part of the British Champion Series.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Lowther Stakes | Royal Fixation (GB) 2yo - 5/2 | Ed Walker William Buick |
| 14:25 York Harrys Half Million By Goffs | Song Of The Clyde (GB) 2yo - 15/2 | Clive Cox Rossa Ryan |
| 15:00 York Clipper Handicap | Bullet Point (GB) 4yo - 15/8 | William Haggas Tom Marquand |
| 15:35 York Yorkshire Oaks | Minnie Hauk (IRE) 3yo - 8/15 | A P O'Brien Ryan Moore |
| 16:10 York Galtres Stakes | Charlottes Web (IRE) 4yo - 11/4 | Simon & Ed Crisford Daniel Tudhope |
| 17:20 York Ebor Fillies Heritage Handicap | Royal Velvet (GB) 4yo - 12/1 | William Knight William Buick |
Friday at the Ebor Festival
The British Champion Series race for Friday at the Ebor Festival is the 500k Nunthorpe over the sprint distance of five furlongs. The Lonsdale Cup is also part of the British Champion Series on Friday.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Ebor Mile Heritage Handicap | Fifth Column (IRE) 3yo - 11/4 | John & Thady Gosden William Buick |
| 14:25 York Lonsdale Cup | Trawlerman (IRE) 7yo - 5/6 | John & Thady Gosden William Buick |
| 15:00 York Gimcrack Stakes | Lifeplan (IRE) 2yo - 13/2 | Declan Carroll Zak Wheatley |
| 15:35 York Nunthorpe Stakes | Asfoora (AUS) 7yo - 11/1 | Henry Dwyer Oisin Murphy |
| 16:10 York Ebor Middle Distance Heritage Handicap | Asgards Captain (IRE) 5yo - 16/1 | Dylan Cunha J F Egan |
Saturday at the Ebor Festival
The highlight on the final day of the Ebor Festival is the Ebor Handicap itself, a stamina-testing class two handicap which carries a purse of 500k.
| Race | Last Winner | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 13:50 York Strensall Stakes | King Of Cities (IRE) 3yo - 11/1 | Richard Hannon Sean Levey |
| 14:25 York Melrose Heritage Handicap | Tarriance (GB) 3yo - 5/1 | Andrew Balding Colin Keane |
| 15:00 York City of York Stakes | Never So Brave (IRE) 4yo - 7/2 | Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy |
| 15:35 York Ebor Handicap | Ethical Diamond (IRE) 5yo - 5/1 | W P Mullins William Buick |
| 16:45 York Roses Stakes | Revival Power (IRE) 2yo - 13/2 | Tim Easterby David Allan |
| 17:20 York Ebor Finale Heritage Handicap | Dain Ma Nut In (IRE) 4yo - 11/1 | Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore Daniel Tudhope |
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 Yorkshire Oaks 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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Other Principal Races at York Racecourse
Here are some other notable races at the York racecourse throughout the racing season that you may be interested in.
Races in May (Dante Festival)
- Churchill Tyres Handicap
- Jorvik Stakes
- Minster Stakes
- Musidora Stakes
- Dante Stakes
- Hambleton Stakes
- Lindum York Handicap
- Middleton Stakes
- Westow Stakes
- Macmillan Charity Handicap
- Marygate Fillies Stakes
- Michael Seely Memorial Fillies Stakes
- Yorkshire Cup
