Australian Oaks 2026 Betting Tips

1. Ohope Wins (Best Bet - $2.45)

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The class filly of the field, and she did well to finish fourth last time out when racing under the odds.

She was always going to need the run after winning the New Zealand Oaks in fine fashion, and rising back up to 2400m is right up her alley.

Her explosive turn-of-foot should be too much for the Australians, so take the $2.45 before her odds come crashing down.

2. After Summer (Best Each Way - $8.50)

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There was nothing wrong with her run for second in the Vinery Stud Stakes behind Belle Cheval. She didn’t have all favours close to the line, so it was a top effort.

We don’t rate her as highly as the favourite, but she demands attention, especially at the generous each-way odds.

3. Profoundly ($3.50)

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Liked the way she found the line to win last week, and she could be a runner to follow in the coming months.

We didn’t rate her at $3.50, so the odds aren’t as generous as expected, but if she drifts to around $4.50 on race day, that’s a better price for punters.

Include her in trifecta and first four picks.

4. Soverato ($8.50)

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Second behind Profoundly last week, and we liked the way she battled on gamely. It should be a solid form guide for the Oaks, so she is another runner worth including.

5. Long Legs ($17.00)

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She has been slightly disappointing this preparation, which kicked off with a third placing. She might be lacking a turn-of-foot needed to win at the top level.

6. Stand My Ground ($26.00)

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Scored nicely to open her account fresh up before running fifth behind Belle Cheval in a tight finish. It wasn’t a bad effort, but she might be a preparation short of her best.

7. Classic Gem (Best Roughie - $13.00)

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Her closing sectionals last week were impressive, and the 2400m should be right up her alley. She could be sneaking under the radar, but there has been solid early support.

We see her odds closing at around $10, so snap up the value.

8. Queen of Clubs ($46.00)

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Her form this preparation isn’t good, and she should be paying much longer than $46.

9. Satono Invader ($23.00)

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Third at big odds behind Profoundly last week, but she needs to reproduce that effort and find another couple of lengths to win.

We expect her to settle back and the pace of the race might not suit her racing pattern.

10. La Morra ($51.00)

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Rising in class and expected to struggle. We can’t see her getting close at any stage.

11. Mountain Queen ($101.00)

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Big odds and rightfully so. It would be one of the bigger upsets in recent history.

12. Dance with Destiny ($151.00)

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Yet to win for John Sargent. He knows how to train Oaks winners, but she’s unlikely to be the one.