Road to the 2016 Kentucky Oaks
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Somgbird is pointing toward the Kentucky Oaks after an undefeated 2-year-old season. (Photo by Eclipse Sportswire)
The Kentucky Oaks is nearly upon us with a strong crop of 3-year-old fillies vying for a spot in the starting gate. From 2-year-old champion Songbird to newcomer Cathryn Sophia, the anticipation grows as we get closer to the May 6 race at Churchill Downs.
The Kentucky Oaks brings together the best 3-year-old fillies in the country to square off over 1 1/8 miles at Churchill Downs on the Friday before the Kentucky Derby. But not just any filly can enter - in a system inaugurated by the track in 2012, fillies begin earning points toward the Oaks starting gate in the fall of their 2-year-old season by competing in races on the "Road to the Kentucky Oaks." The 31 designated races award points to the top four finishers, and the major preps are worth more points.
Check out the charts below to find a list of all the races in the Road to the 2015 Kentucky Oaks, divided into early season "Prep" races and later "Championship" races, plus race results.
2015-16 ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY OAKS
31 Races (14 Championship Series Races) – Note: Race dates and distances are subject to change by host track.
Kentucky Oaks Prep Season (17 races)
RACE DATE
TITLE
RACE DISTANCE
TRACK
POINTS
September 12 2015
Pocahontas
1 1/16 Miles
Churchill Downs
10-4-2-1
September 26, 2015
Chandelier
1 1/16 Miles
Santa Anita Park
10-4-2-1
October 2, 2015
Alcibiades
1 1/16 Miles
Keeneland
10-4-2-1
October 3, 2015
Frizette
1 Mile
Belmont Park
10-4-2-1
October 4, 2015
Mazarine
1 1/16 Miles (S)
Woodbine
10-4-2-1
October 31, 2015
BC Juvenile Fillies
1 1/16 Miles
Keeneland
10-4-2-1
November 21, 2015
Delta Downs Princess
1 Mile
Delta Downs
10-4-2-1
November 28, 2015
Demoiselle
1 1/8 Miles
Aqueduct
10-4-2-1
November 28, 2015
Golden Rod
1 1/16 Miles
Churchill Downs
10-4-2-1
December 12, 2015
Starlet
1 1/16 Miles
Los Alamitos
10-4-2-1
January 2, 2016
Santa Ynez
6 1/2 Furlongs
Santa Anita Park
10-4-2-1
January 16, 2016
Silverbulletday
1 Mile 70 Yards
Fair Grounds
10-4-2-1
January 30, 2016
Forward Gal
7 Furlongs
Gulfstream Park
10-4-2-1
January 31, 2016
Busanda
1 Mile 70 Yards
Aqueduct
10-4-2-1
February 6, 2016
Martha Washington
1 Mile
Oaklawn Park
10-4-2-1
February 6, 2016
Las Virgenes
1 Mile
Santa Anita Park
10-4-2-1
Kentucky Oaks Championship Series (14 races)
RACE DATE
TITLE
RACE DISTANCE
TRACK
POINTS
February 20, 2016
Rachel Alexandra
1 1/16 Miles
Fair Grounds
50-20-10-5
February 25, 2016
UAE Oaks
1 3/16 Miles (S)
Meydan
50-20-10-5
February 27, 2016
Busher
1 1/16 Miles
Aqueduct
50-20-10-5
February 27, 2016
Davona Dale
1 1/16 Miles
Gulfstream Park
50-20-10-5
March 5, 2016
Santa Ysabel
1 1/16 Miles
Santa Anita Park
50-20-10-5
March 12, 2016
Honeybee
1 1/16 Miles
Oaklawn Park
50-20-10-5
March 20, 2016
Sunland Park Oaks
1 1/16 Miles
Sunland Park
50-20-10-5
March 26, 2016
Fair Grounds Oaks
1 1/16 Miles
Fair Grounds
100-40-20-10
April 2, 2016
Gulfstream Park Oaks
1 1/8 Miles
Gulfstream Park
100-40-20-10
April 2, 2016
Bourbonette Oaks
1 Mile (S)
Turfway Park
50-20-10-5
April 9, 2016
Santa Anita Oaks
1 1/16 Miles
Santa Anita Park
100-40-20-10
April 9, 2016
Gazelle
1 1/8 Miles
Aqueduct
100-40-20-10
April 9, 2015
Ashland
1 1/16 Miles
Keeneland
100-40-20-10
April 9, 2015
Fantasy
1 1/16 Miles
Oaklawn Park
100-40-20-10
April 17, 2015
Beaumont
7 Furlongs
Keeneland
10-4-2-1
RESULTS FROM THE 2014-15 ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY OAKS
Kentucky Oaks Prep Season (17 races)
Date
Race
Racetrack
Distance
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Sept. 12
Pocahontas
Churchill Downs
1 1/16 Miles
Dothraki Queen
Dream Dance
Bold Quality
Just Wicked
Sept. 26
Chandelier
Santa Anita
1 1/16 Miles
Songbird
Land Over Sea
Right There
Vieja Luna
Oct. 2
Alcibiades
Keeneland
1 1/16 Miles
Gomo
Dothraki Queen
Ma Can Do It
Put Da Blame On Me
Oct. 3
Frizette
Belmont Park
1 Mile
Nickname
Nemoralia
She's All Ready
Width
Oct. 4
Mazarine
Woodbine
1 1/16 Miles (S)
Gamble's Ghost
Swoop and Strike
Garavogue Colleen
Audacious Bear
Oct. 31
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies
Keeneland
1 1/16 Miles
Songbird
Rachel's Valentina
Dothraki Queen
Nickname
Nov. 21
Delta Downs Princess
Delta Downs
1 Mile
Jet Black Magic
La Appassionata
Above Fashion
Learning Curve
Nov. 28
Demoiselle
Aqueduct
1 1/8 Miles
Lewis Bay
Thrilled
Disco Rose
Flora Dora
Nov. 28
Golden Rod
Churchill Downs
1 1/16 Miles
Carina Mia
Stageplay
Dream Dance
Dothraki Queen
Dec. 12
Starlet
Los Alamitos
1 1/16 Miles
Street Fancy
Stays in Vegas
Sutton's Smile
Pretty N Cool
Jan. 2
Santa Ynez
Santa Anita
6 1/2 Furlongs
Forever Darling
Code Warrior
Pretty N Cool
Treasuring
Jan. 16
Silverbulletday
Fair Grounds
1 Mile 70 Yards
Stageplay
Midnight On Oconee
Jet Black Magic
Lovable Lyss
Jan. 30
Forward Gal
Gulfstream Park
7 Furlongs
Cathryn Sophia
Island Saint
Ballet Diva
Rontos Lilly
Jan. 31
Busanda
Aqueduct
1 Mile 70 Yards
Flora Dora
Scatoosh
Lost Raven
Dreams to Reality
Feb. 6
Las Virgenes
Santa Anita
1 Mile
10
4
2
1
Feb. 6
Martha Washington
Oaklawn Park
1 Mile
10
4
2
1
Kentucky Oaks Championship Season (14 races)
Date
Race
Racetrack
Distance
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Feb. 20
Rachel Alexandra
Fair Grounds
1 1/16 Miles
50
20
10
5
Feb. 25
UAE Oaks
Meydan Racecourse
1 3/16 Miles (S)
50
20
10
5
Feb. 27
Davona Dale
Gulfstream Park
1 1/16 Miles
50
20
10
5
Feb. 27
Busher
Aqueduct
1 1/16 Miles
50
20
10
5
March 5
Santa Ysabel
Santa Anita
1 1/16 Miles
50
20
10
5
March 12
Honeybee
Oaklawn Park
1 1/16 Miles
50
20
10
5
March 20
Sunland Park Oaks
Sunland Park
1 1/16 Miles
50
20
10
5
March 26
Fair Grounds Oaks
Fair Grounds
1 1/16 Miles
100
40
20
10
April 2
Bourbonette Oaks
Turfway Park
1 Mile (S)
50
20
10
5
April 2
Gulfstream Park Oaks
Gulfstream Park
1 1/8 Miles
100
40
20
10
April 9
Ashland
Keeneland
1 1/16 Miles
100
40
20
10
April 9
Santa Anita Oaks
Santa Anita
1 1/16 Miles
100
40
20
10
April 9
Gazelle
Aqueduct
1 1/8 Miles
100
40
20
10
April 9
Fantasy
Oaklawn Park
1 1/16 Miles
100
40
20
10
April 17
Beaumont
Keeneland
7 Furlongs
10
4
2
1
SLIDESHOW: ROAD TO THE KENTUCKY OAKS POINTS RACE WINNERS
SLIDESHOW: 2014 KENTUCKY OAKS SCENE