English Oaks

English Oaks

The English Oaks is a Group 1 flat horse race in England. It is for thoroughbred fillies aged three years. A female horse that is aged below four is referred to as a filly. It is held at Epsom Downs and, for this reason, is popularly known as the Epsom Oaks. This race is run over a distance of one mile, four furlongs and ten yards. It usually takes place in the month of June. It offers generous purse money of 350,000 pounds and the first prize winner gets nearly 200,000 pounds. The runners in this race are required to carry nine stone in extra weight. The online betting exchanges make it easy to place your bet on the English Oaks from anywhere in Australia.

Interesting facts about the English Oaks

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The English Oaks was established in 1779 and it is one year older than the Derby Stakes. It is one of the five most prominent British races and is designated as a "classic". The classics are a series of horse races run over the flat. The fillies that take part in the English Oaks generally appear in one or more trial races in the weeks before the race.

The Epsom Downs Track

The Epsom Downs racecourse is located near Epsom, Surrey (England). It is a difficult, undulating course that catches out inexperienced horses. It tests their stamina and the contours of this racecourse require horses to be adaptable. They need to be strong enough to go uphill and down. The renowned Tattenham corner in this track checks the stamina and speed of the horses. In addition to the English Oaks, it hosts the Epsom Derby, Epsom Dash and the Coronation Cup.

Past Winners

A review of the recent past winners of the English oaks can help you to make your betting selection appropriately. Eswarah, Alexandrova, Light Shift and Look Here are the recent winners of the English Oaks in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 respectively.

Sometimes, the high quality horses may be overlooked while making selections. You can, therefore, get online advice provided by the betting experts before placing your bet.

The 2009 English Oaks

The 2009 English Oaks was the biggest fillies race of the season. The most talented three-year-old fillies from the UK and Ireland took part. Sariska trained by Michael Bell won the 2009 championship. She was followed by Midday and High Heeled.

English Oaks Betting

The extreme challenges imposed by the Epsom Downs racecourse make the English Oaks event a favourite betting sport. You can view the up-to-date ante post betting market for the English Oaks online. The online bookies keep the odds updated whenever they find some changes. There are several trial races that can be considered for betting on the English oaks. For instance, Sariska won the Musidora Stakes at York – one of the key trials for the English Oaks. Similarly, Midday trained by Henry Cecil won the Lingfield trial by six lengths in May 2009. You can find information about horses’ performances in trial races on the Internet before placing your bet on the English Oaks. You will also have access to valuable tips.

You can find the details of the horses running in the English Oaks, their trainers and jockeys – all online. You can read the preview of this race online. This gives you a clear-cut idea about the winning capability of the horses. The strengths and weaknesses of the horses are analysed by the experts and these are provided in easy-to-read formats online. You can place your wager on the English Oaks online without leaving your house or your office. It couldn’t be more straightforward or convenient.