Every year, the biggest weekend in North American horse racing begins on the first weekend in May with the Longines Kentucky Oaks race.
The Oaks always precedes the famed Kentucky Derby, but it is more than a mere opening act. All-source Kentucky Oaks betting handle has exceeded $50 million in recent years, and the race attracts an average in-person attendance of 100,000 fans.
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Where To Bet On The Kentucky Oaks Legally
- When: Friday, May 3rd, 2024
- Where: Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
- Watch the Kentucky Oaks Live: USA Network & Peacock from 1 PM to 6 PM ET
- Kentucky Oaks Post Time: 5:51 PM ET
- Kentucky Oaks Post Draw: Saturday, April 27th, 2024
Online horse racing betting is legal in most US states. Horse racing fans can visit the following betting websites or download their associated mobile apps to bet on the Kentucky Oaks online from anywhere within state lines.
- TwinSpires
- DRF Bets
- TVG (All TVG customers except those from Iowa may bet on the Kentucky Oaks)
In most states, customers can also visit local horse racing tracks and off-track betting facilities (OTBs) to bet on the Kentucky Oaks legally. To read more about horse racing betting where you live, click or tap any state on the following map:
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2024 Kentucky Oaks Odds, Contenders, And Post Positions
On-track oddsmakers release the Kentucky Oaks morning line odds a few days before the race following the post-positions draw, which occurs on Saturday, April 27th this year. After officials release the Kentucky Oaks betting odds, online racebooks will begin accepting wagers on the race. BettingUSA will update this page at that time
Until then, fans can see the leading Kentucky Oaks contenders by points on the following chart. In addition, readers can see the results section below to review last year’s Kentucky Oaks post positions, morning line odds, and final odds.
Tip for New Bettors: The morning line odds kick off wagering on horse races, but they are subject to change as public money flows in. Unlike fixed-odds betting, pari-mutuel wagering does not “lock in” the odds after fans place their bets. It’s not uncommon for bettors who place their Kentucky Oaks bets extra-early to end up getting significantly different prices after the race begins.
| Horse | Trainer | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Jody's Pride | Jorge Abreau | 65 |
| Fiona's Magic | Michael Yates | 60 |
| Lemon Muffin | Wayne Lukas | 50 |
| Tarifa | Brad Cox | 50 |
| Gin Gin | Brad Cox | 41 |
| Just FYI | Bill Mott | 40 |
| West Omaha | Brad Cox | 40 |
| Intricate | Brendan Walsh | 35 |
| Tapit Jenallie | Eddie Milligan Jr. | 29 |
| Into Champagne | Ian Wilkes | 25 |
| Perfect Shot | Steve Asmussen | 25 |
| Where's My Ring | Val Brinkerhoff | 25 |
| Carmelina | "Butch" Reid Jr. | 25 |
| V V's Dream | Kenny McPeek | 23 |
| Band Of Gold | Kenny McPeek | 21 |
| She's A Tempest | Steve Knapp | 21 |
| Power Squeeze | Jorge Delgado | 20 |
| Recharge | Steve Asmussen | 20 |
| Maxisuperfly | Eric Foster | 20 |
| Kopion | Richard Mandella | 20 |
How To Bet On The Kentucky Oaks Online
Betting on the Kentucky Oaks is easy. Anyone interested in testing their handicapping skills can sign up for an account at a legal horse racing betting site and make a deposit via credit card, instant bank transfer, prepaid voucher, or bank wire.
Once bettors have funded their accounts, they can pick a track and place wagers. Licensed ADWs begin taking Kentucky Oak bets after organizers complete the post-position draw and the on-track oddsmakers release the morning line odds.
Here’s how it works, step-by-step:
1. Choose an online betting provider
Choosing where to bet online is the most important step in getting started. Readers can see BettingUSA’s recommendations near the top of this page.
BettingUSA only recommends advance deposit wagering providers (ADWs) that are legal and licensed. Readers can also visit BettingUSA’s state-specific guides for lists of legal betting apps and websites in each state.
2. Sign up for an account
After choosing an ADW, bettors can visit its website and click or tap the large “join now” button on the homepage. That will begin the registration process, which involves filling out a short form to provide your name, address, and a few other pieces of information.
It costs nothing to sign up for an account, and most people can finish in under five minutes. After registering, users can log in any time to view upcoming races, make deposits, place wagers, and initiate withdrawals.
Licensed ADWs also provide live racing video from tracks around the country, allowing customers to watch and wager simultaneously.
3. Make a deposit
The list of betting deposit methods varies from one site to the next. For most customers, the two most straightforward ways to deposit are by credit card and bank transfer.
Online racebooks process most deposits instantly, but customers should fund their accounts a few days before the Kentucky Oaks to be sure everything goes through smoothly.
Bettors who would prefer not to share their credit card or banking details can use a cash-based deposit method instead. Most online racebooks accept PayNearMe and other methods that do not require any personal financial information.
4. Place your bets
Fans can begin placing wagers shortly after funding their accounts. Most online racebooks send reminders a few days before the Kentucky Oaks to let users know of their wagering options and any special promotions. When you’re ready to bet on the Kentucky Oaks online, log in to your account the week of the race and select “Churchill Downs” from the list of tracks.
For more information about the different types of bets fans can place on the Kentucky Oaks, see BettingUSA’s horse racing betting guide. That page explains everything bettors need to know about every type of horse racing wager.
Kentucky Oaks Results
| Place | Horse (Post Pos.) | ML Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pretty Mischievous (14) | 10-1 |
| 2nd | Gambling Girl (3) | 15-1 |
| 3rd | The Alys Look (2) | 15-1 |
| 4th | Wet Paint (7) | 5-2 |
| 5th | Dorth Vader (12) | 20-1 |
| 6th | Flying Connection (10) | 15-1 |
| 7th | Defining Purpose (11) | 12-1 |
| 8th | Mimi Kakushi (1) | 20-1 |
| 9th | Wonder Wheel (5) | 12-1 |
| 10th | Southlawn (4) | 10-1 |
| 11th | Affirmative Lady (13) | 10-1 |
| 12th | And Tell Me Nolies (9) | 15-1 |
| 13th | Botanical (6) | 4-1 |
| 14th | Promiseher America (8) | 30-1 |
More About The Kentucky Oaks
Kentucky Oaks day kicks off the festivities every year at Churchill Downs ahead of the more prominent Kentucky Derby. It is a lucrative race in its own right – the most significant event of the year for three-year-old fillies.
Three-year-old fillies run the Kentucky Oaks on a 1 1/8-mile dirt track at Churchill Downs racetrack. Up for grabs is a $1 million guaranteed purse, with $600,000 of that going to first place. In addition to prize money, race organizers present the winner with a garland of lilies, hence the phrase “Lilies for the Fillies.”
Horses earn a place in the race each year in the Road to the Kentucky Oaks, a series of prep races that kicks off every September. Every race in the series awards points to the top four finishers, and the fillies with the most points after the Road to the Kentucky Oaks earn a place at the starting gate.
Kentucky Oaks betting handle easily reaches the tens of millions every year, even if many people plan to save their biggest outlays for the following day’s big race. Anyone in attendance at Churchill Downs can approach the nearest betting window to get a piece of the action.
Fans who can’t make it to Louisville in person can place their wagers online via licensed advance-deposit wagering sites (ADWs) such as TwinSpires and DRF Bets. The best Kentucky Oaks betting sites accept customers from most states, hold valid wagering licenses, and promptly pay all winners.
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