2026 Epsom Oaks Betting Tips
It's little surprise that Aidan O'Brien has a couple of leading contenders for the Epsom Oaks, with Precise the runner that catches our eye. The filly would be a lot shorter in the betting for this classic aside from a disappointing effort in the 1,000 Guineas. Sent off as the 9/5 favourite for this Newmarket showdown, the charge could only finish seventh.
Previously to this, there had been a success in the bet365 Fillies' Mile when obliging by over three lengths. There has also been a more recent victory in the Irish 1,000 Guineas where the 4/1 chance was able to fend off odds-on favourite True Love. It means that the horse has won four out of five encounters and can be trusted to deliver once again.
Amelia Earhart has been successful in the past two outings and the latest success was at Chester in the May meeting. The 13/8 shot won the Cheshire Oaks by two lengths, beating favourite I'm The One in the process. That came after an October success at Leopardstown although that run was preceded by a string of races where victory wasn't achieved.
Legacy Link is the other horse to attract attention. The runner has won two of her previous three races and the latest triumph was at York. The 6/4 favourite won the Group Three Musidora Stakes over one mile, two and a half furlongs. There was a fourth-placed effort in the bet365 Fillies' Mile and that means needing to find four and a half lengths on Precise.
The Oaks FAQ
The Oaks takes place on Friday 5 June 2026, with Epsom Racecourse hosting this classic which has been in operation for centuries. This is an encounter which is run over one mile and four furlongs, with the best fillies battling it out for a big purse.
The Oaks is due to go off at 4.30pm on Friday 5 June, with this race being one of several that appear on the Epsom racecard. This will feature on the same card as the Coronation Cup, although it’s the Oaks that takes centre stage and will be run the day before the Epsom Derby.
In the past ten years, we’ve seen two favourites oblige. Minding won for Aidan O’Brien as the 10/11 market leader in 2016, with Love claiming the spoils four years later for the same trainer. Recent winners have been sent off at single-figure odds such as Ezeliya and Soul Sister.
We recommend comparing the latest Oaks prices at Racing-Odds.com. You can also read the form to work out which horses are the best to back. You can then sign up with a betting site who has the best value and either choose to bet to win or go for an each-way wager.
All of the horse racing betting sites provide a live streaming facility. This means you can have a bet on the Oaks and the access the live stream of the race. This is great if you are having a wager and want to see how your horse is able to perform from start to finish.
When you sign up with a bookmaker, it’s possible to get free bets on the Oaks. You can start off by registering and adding a payment method. Make a deposit and then place a first bet before waiting for it to be settled. You will then be credited with a free bet on the action.
If you want to bet each-way on the Oaks, then you simply choose the horse you want to back. You then select the each-way option. This means that you are dividing your stake equally between a horse to win and a horse to place. You can get a return if your horse is second, third or fourth.