What is the Yorkshire Oaks?

The Yorkshire Oaks is one of Britain's leading races for fillies and mares, bringing together top performers from the Classic generation and their older rivals. The Group 1 is run over a mile-and-a-half at York and has been won by some exceptional horses over the years, including Enable, Alpinista and Sea The Stars' daughter Taghrooda.

When and where is the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks?

The 2026 Yorkshire Oaks takes place at York Racecourse on Thursday 20 August. The race is scheduled for 3:35pm BST and is the headline event on the second afternoon of the Ebor Festival, traditionally known as Ladies Day.

How much prize money is on offer in the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks?

The 2026 Yorkshire Oaks carries a £600,000 total prize fund, making it one of the most valuable races of the week at York. The Group 1 is open exclusively to three-year-old and older fillies and mares.

How can I watch the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks?

The Yorkshire Oaks will be shown live on ITV1 in the UK as part of ITV Racing's coverage of the Ebor Festival. Racing TV will also provide coverage from York throughout the meeting for subscribers.

2026 Yorkshire Oaks Tips - 16/1 value selection against the King George winner

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Last updated: Tue 18 Aug 2026 15:43

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Odds and betting predictions for the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks
This Group One headlines day two of Ebor Festival at York on Thursday 20th August
Legacy Link is our each-way selection at 16/1

Colin Keane riding Kalpana (pink cap) win The King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. (Getty)

The second day of York's Ebor Festival is headlined by the Yorkshire Oaks. Unlike the Epsom and Irish Oaks, older horses can take on the three-year-olds in this Group One, and it's this season's leading older mare who currently tops the betting.

Here's our free guide to the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks betting, including our best betting tips.

2026 Yorkshire Oaks Odds

Name	Odds
Kalpana	11/8
Minnie Hauk	4/1
Johanna Walsh	9/2
Inis Mor	16/1
Legacy Link	16/1
Bar	20/1

2026 Yorkshire Oaks Runners

Kalpana claimed the biggest win of her career when beating Calandagan in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot last month. Andrew Balding said after that victory that York could still be on her agenda, and most bookmakers make Kalpana their clear favourite.

Minnie Hauk took down Estrange to win this race 12 months ago, and Aidan O'Brien's filly sits second in the current betting. Runaway Irish Oaks winner Johanna Walsh represents Joseph O'Brien and takes on older fillies and mares for the first time.

Ralph Beckett's emphatic Lancashire Oaks winner Tattycoram steps into Group One company for the first time at the Ebor Festival. Irish Oaks runner-up Inis Mor and Ribblesdale Stakes winner Earth Shot bolster the three-year-old contingent, along with Epsom Oaks runner-up Legacy Link.

Oaks third Sugar Island will be on pace-making duties for Minnie Hauk. Jim Bolger's progressive filly Sparan Nua also features in the field.

2026 Yorkshire Oaks Tips

It's great to see Kalpana out again after that superb victory in the King George. I thought that the fast ground would be her undoing at Ascot, but Oisin Murphy's mount excelled on the surface, and Kalpana will take plenty of beating on Thursday.

Minnie Hauk was ridden like she was supposed to make the running in the King George, and faded tamely out of contention late on. Aidan O'Brien's mare is far better than she showed that day, and I'd be shocked if she didn't provide Kalpana with a stiff challenge.

legacy link — Legacy Link (left) finishing second to Thundering On in the Epsom Oaks. (Getty)

Johanna Walsh was super impressive in the Irish Oaks, and looks a big player with that three-year-old allowance on her side. Another three-year-old to consider is LEGACY LINK (16/1), who seems to have been completely overlooked in the market following her defeat at Royal Ascot.

John and Thady Gosden's filly went into the Epsom Oaks as one of the fancied runners, having scored in the Musidora Stakes here at York on her reappearance. Colin Keane's mount tanked through that Classic at Epsom, hitting the front with two furlongs to travel. Sadly, Thundering On was travelling even better as she tracked Legacy Link into contention, before displaying an excellent turn of foot to win by four lengths.

In hindsight, the Gosdens will regret running Legacy Link in the Ribblesdale just two weeks after that huge Classic effort. Keane's mount travelled with no real zest at all, and faded quickly as Earth Shot and Johanna Walsh moved on to fight out the finish.

Legacy Link has been freshened up since that tame effort at the Royal meeting, and she has performed well on fast ground before. The form of the Epsom Oaks is a little suspect, but this beautifully bred daughter of Dubawi looked highly progressive earlier in the season, and she's capable of running a huge race at York if back to her peak form.

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Yorkshire Oaks 2026 FAQs

What is the Yorkshire Oaks?
The Yorkshire Oaks is one of Britain's leading races for fillies and mares, bringing together top performers from the Classic generation and their older rivals. The Group 1 is run over a mile-and-a-half at York and has been won by some exceptional horses over the years, including Enable, Alpinista and Sea The Stars' daughter Taghrooda.
When and where is the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks?
The 2026 Yorkshire Oaks takes place at York Racecourse on Thursday 20 August. The race is scheduled for 3:35pm BST and is the headline event on the second afternoon of the Ebor Festival, traditionally known as Ladies Day.
How much prize money is on offer in the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks?
The 2026 Yorkshire Oaks carries a £600,000 total prize fund, making it one of the most valuable races of the week at York. The Group 1 is open exclusively to three-year-old and older fillies and mares.
How can I watch the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks?
The Yorkshire Oaks will be shown live on ITV1 in the UK as part of ITV Racing's coverage of the Ebor Festival. Racing TV will also provide coverage from York throughout the meeting for subscribers.

Verdict

2026 Yorkshire Oaks

Legacy Link is our each-way selection in the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks.

Legacy Link

2026 Yorkshire Oaks Tips

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Jon has been a sports writer and tipster for over ten years. Over the last six years, he has become completely immersed in all things horse racing. Every race is a puzzle that he is eager to solve.

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