What are Irish Oaks?
The Irish Oaks is a Group 1 flat horse race in Ireland open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run at the Curragh over a distance of 1 mile and 4 furlongs (2,414 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in July.
Where is the Irish Oaks?
the Curragh
Run at the Curragh in County Kildare, the Irish Oaks is one of the biggest dates on the racing calendar.
Who won the Irish St Leger?
Sonnyboyliston
Sonnyboyliston claimed victory in the Irish St Leger to give Johnny Murtagh his first Classic win as a trainer. The 4-1 chance, winner of last month’s Ebor Handicap ridden again by Ben Coen, surged past Twilight Payment in the closing stages.
What horse won the Oaks in 2004?
OUIJA BOARD
Previous The Oaks Winners
| Date | Horse | WT |
|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2004 | OUIJA BOARD (GB) 3F CAPE CROSS (IRE) – SELECTION BOARD (GB) WELSH PAGEANT (FR) | 57.0 |
| 06 Jun 2003 | CASUAL LOOK (USA) 3F RED RANSOM (USA) – STYLE SETTER (USA) MANILA (USA) | 57.0 |
| 07 Jun 2002 | KAZZIA (GER) 3F ZINAAD (GB) – KHORUNA (GER) LAGUNAS (GB) | 57.0 |
What Colour is Irish oak?
A lighter shade of oak than our classic Golden Oak, this stunning colour has a subtle quality that is reminiscent of pine. Combined with our realistic wood grain effect this makes for a stunning entrance, and we have seen just as many contemporary door designs in this colour as traditional.
How long do Irish oak trees live?
This deciduous tree grows very slowly, but can live for about 300 years. It can grow up to 40 metres high!
Who won Irish Oaks 2021?
Snowfall
The 2021 Irish Oaks was won by Snowfall from Divinely and Nicest.
Who won the Irish Oaks 2020?
Snowfall had blitzed her rivals at Epsom to win by a record margin of 16 lengths and she produced a similar display on home soil in the Juddmonte-sponsored Irish equivalent.
Who won the St ledger 2021?
Hurricane Lane
The 2021 St Leger Stakes was won by Hurricane Lane from Mojo Star and The Mediterranean.
Which horse won the St Leger 2021?
Hot favourite Hurricane Lane ran out an impressive winner of the St Leger. The 8-11 chance, ridden by William Buick for Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby, triumphed from Mojo Star and The Mediterranean at Doncaster.
Who won the Oaks 2020?
Shedaresthedevil
Shedaresthedevil won the 2020 Kentucky Oaks, the top horse race in the country for 3-year-old fillies. The horse, owned by Qatar Racing and Flurry Racing Stables, was trained by Brad Cox.
Who won Epsom Oaks?
Frankie Dettori and the Aidan O’Brien-trained Snowfall, owned by Derrick Smith, Mrs John Magnier and Michael Tabor, destroyed her rivals to win the Cazoo Oaks by an incredible 16 lengths on the first day of the Epsom Derby meeting (4 June).