Queensland Oaks Tips, Best Bets, Field and Odds

The Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) will be run at Eagle Farm on Saturday, June 5 and we provide you with a comprehensive guide to the three-year-old staying feature for the fillies.

The Queensland Oaks 2026 is the great staying Classic for three-year-old fillies — a $700,000 Group 1 over 2400m at Eagle Farm on Oaks Day, Saturday 6 June 2026. This is our complete guide: the 2026 date and start times, the field, tips and best bets, live odds, the form guide, how to watch, past winners and FAQs — updated through the carnival with the latest field, odds and our best bets.

The Queensland Oaks 2026: Key Details

Detail	Value
Race	Queensland Oaks (Group 1, set weights)
Date	Saturday 6 June 2026 (Oaks Day)
Start time	~4:30pm AEST (confirmed race week)
Venue	Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane
Distance	2400m
Conditions	Group 1, set weights, three-year-old fillies
Prize money	$700,000
Broadcast	Sky Racing + free bookmaker live streams

 

When is the Queensland Oaks & What Time?

The Queensland Oaks is run on Oaks Day at Eagle Farm in early June, a week after Derby Day. In 2026 that’s Saturday 6 June, with the feature jumping in the late afternoon (approximately 4:30pm AEST; the exact time is confirmed race week). It’s a winter meeting (no daylight saving) — local start times by state:

State	Local start time
QLD / NSW / VIC / ACT / TAS	~4:30pm AEST
South Australia	~4:00pm ACST
Northern Territory	~4:00pm ACST
Western Australia	~2:30pm AWST

 

The Making of a Champion Mare — and Big Upsets

The Queensland Oaks has an outstanding record of unearthing champion staying fillies: Winx won it in 2015, Ethereal (2011) went on to the Caulfield Cup–Melbourne Cup double, and Duais (2021) became a multiple Group 1 star. But it’s also a race that throws genuine bolters — Socks Nation saluted at 100/1 in 2024 — which is exactly what makes a 2400m set-weights fillies’ Classic such a rewarding betting race. Trainer Kris Lees has made it a specialty (winning in 2023 and 2025).

The Queensland Oaks 2026 Field & Barrier Draw

Restricted to three-year-old fillies at set weights over 2400m, it’s a true test of stamina — many runners ship north from the southern autumn Oaks. The barrier matters less than a staying pedigree and a soft run in transit. The field firms after the lead-up races such as The Roses. Check back for the confirmed 2026 field and barrier draw.

Queensland Oaks Tips, Best Bets & Predictions

Our tipsters post their Queensland Oaks best bets and value selections once the field and barriers are confirmed. A 2400m fillies’ Classic rewards proven staying form, a strong pedigree and a filly peaking late — but the race’s history of upsets means each-way and exotic value is always worth chasing. Win and each-way are the staples. Bookmark this page for our final selections.

How to Bet on the Queensland Oaks

All the standard markets apply — win and each-way, plus exotics (quinella, exacta, trifecta and first-four), which can pay big in a race that produces bolters. Futures open through the carnival. Prices vary between bookmakers, so always compare and take the best available — see our toplist below.

Queensland Oaks Odds & Favourites

Queensland Oaks markets firm through the carnival as the field is confirmed. Well-bred, in-form fillies usually head the market, but the staying trip and three-year-old form can be hard to read — Socks Nation’s 100/1 win in 2024 is the warning. For live Queensland Oaks odds and the best price on every runner, compare the bookmakers below.

Queensland Oaks Form Guide

The key form lines are the autumn Oaks races down south and the Brisbane lead-ups such as The Roses. Look for a filly with a strong staying pedigree getting stronger through her prep. The Queensland Oaks is run on Oaks Day in the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival — the fillies’ counterpart to the Queensland Derby.

Queensland Oaks Recent Winners

You Wahng won the 2025 Queensland Oaks for Kris Lees. Recent winners:

Year	Winner	Note
2025	You Wahng	Kris Lees’ third Queensland Oaks
2024	Socks Nation	100/1 upset
2023	Amokura	Lees / Damien Oliver
2022	Gypsy Goddess
2021	Duais	Later a multiple Group 1 star

 

History & Background

A staying Classic with a glittering honour roll, the Queensland Oaks has been won by some of the greats of the Australian turf — Surround, Ethereal, Winx and Duais among them — many before they became champions. It remains the defining staying test for three-year-old fillies in the winter and a highlight of Oaks Day in the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival.

How to Watch the Queensland Oaks (Live Stream & TV)

The Queensland Oaks is shown on Sky Racing, with free-to-air coverage in Queensland, and you can live stream the race free with most licensed Australian bookmakers once your account is funded. Replays go up on the Racing Queensland and Sky channels shortly after.

Best Bookmakers for the Queensland Oaks

For a full comparison of the top Australian racing bookmakers — best odds, futures and live streaming — see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.

Queensland Oaks FAQs

When is the Queensland Oaks 2026?

Oaks Day — Saturday 6 June 2026 — at Eagle Farm, over 2400m for three-year-old fillies.

Where is the Queensland Oaks run?

Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane, Queensland, over 2400m.

How much is the Queensland Oaks worth?

$700,000, at Group 1 set-weights level.

Who has won the Queensland Oaks?

Champions including Winx (2015), Ethereal (2011) and Duais (2021); the 2025 winner was You Wahng, and Socks Nation caused a 100/1 boilover in 2024.

What distance is the Queensland Oaks?

2400m, set weights, restricted to three-year-old fillies.

What time is the Queensland Oaks?

Late afternoon — approximately 4:30pm AEST — confirmed race week (no daylight saving).

How can I watch the Queensland Oaks?

On Sky Racing, with free-to-air coverage in Queensland and free live streams via most bookmakers.