Irish Oaks Betting Tips

The Irish Oaks forms the second leg of the Irish Fillies Triple Crown, and is keenly anticipated as the next chapter in the attempt by the finest 3 year old fillies in Europe to achieve one of the most impressive feats in thoroughbred racing – winning the Irish 1,000 Guineas, Irish Oaks and Irish St. Leger.

Irish Oaks betting markets are readily available in the weeks after the running of the Epsom Oaks. Movement in these markets tends to be determined by racehorse form in the Epsom Oaks, as well as the Irish and English 1,000 Guineas.

While many punters choose to use the betting markets to direct them towards prospective Irish Oaks winners, it’s important to understand historic race trends before betting on this event.

Irish Oaks Tips

The Epsom Oaks should form the basis of any betting on the Irish Oaks. There is a very high crossover success rate between the two races, with horses that win or place in the Epsom Oaks routinely going on to also claim success in the Irish Oaks.
The Pretty Polly Stakes races run at Curragh and Newmarket are also important trial races for the Irish Oaks, and many winners of either of the two trials go on to claim victory in the Irish Oaks at Curragh.
Upsets in the Irish Oaks can sometimes come from French racing. Be wary of any French group 1 winners in the Irish Oaks field, as these have been known to come in and upset the odds. Each way bets on top French thoroughbreds can hedge bets on short-priced runners in the Irish Oaks, and provide generous payouts when they defeat their English and Irish counterparts.
Only the strongest stables appear to have the capacity and resources to produce Irish Oaks winners. The likes of Sir Michael Stoute, Aidan O’Brien and John Oxx have all won the race a number of times, and their entries are worth consideration, particularly if their stable has demonstrated form earlier on in the season.
Winners of the Irish 1,000 Guineas who are entered in the Irish Oaks may prompt excitement in the media, with the betting markets responding accordingly. It is therefore worth keeping in mind that although the Irish Triple Crown is an intriguing possibility for Irish 1,000 Guineas winners, it is seldom realised. Instead, Irish 1,000 Guineas winners should be evaluated according to the quality of the field and their exploits over distances in excess of one mile.


Ireland - Darley Irish Oaks Antepost Betting (2011) [15:40]
Wonder of Wonders	4/5	5/6	3
Dancing Rain	4	4	6
Blue Bunting	4	9/2	19/2
Banimpire	7	8	13/2
Laughing Lashes	12	12	4
Rumh	33	20	11
Amazing Beauty	100	50	20
Gemstone	100	66	-
Hurricane Havoc	100	66	-
Antara	-	-	20
Brushing	-	-	35
Ceilidh House	-	-	19
Contredanse	-	-	20
Crystal Capella	-	-	3
Dorcas Lane	-	-	14
Eleanora Duse	-	-	16
Empowering	-	-	20
Ferdoos	-	-	20
Fork Handles	-	-	43
Inner Realm	-	-	16
Kalabaya	-	-	11
Kirinda	-	-	11
Kissable	-	-	26
Make My Heart Sing	-	-	12
Meeznah	-	-	20
Midday	-	-	11/4
Miss Jean Brodie	-	-	5
Misty For Me	-	-	2
Myplacelater	-	-	24
Polly's Mark	-	-	19
Polygon	-	-	14
Sajjhaa	-	-	22
Snow Fairy	-	-	4
Spin	-	-	20
Vita Nova	-	-	4
Vivacious Vivienne	-	-	20
Wild Coco	-	-	2
Zain Al Boldan	-	-	16