The WA Oaks can serve as a key lead-up to tougher grade Group 1 interstate races for fillies
The rescheduled edition of the WA Oaks ran on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Perth’s Ascot Racecourse after the original Saturday meeting was abandoned due to heavy rainfall and saw the Dan Morton-trained favourite, Wonderfully Made ($2.05F), salute in an impressive four-length romp home for the punters.
2026 WA Oaks Results
The official WA Oaks Results 2026 & Finishing Order will be published below once the event takes place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
- #1 Wonderfully Made
- #7 Poppy's Roses
- #3 Admire Astra
The Daniel Morton-trained Playing God filly Wonderfully Made ($2.05F) stamped herself as one of Perth’s top three-year-olds with her impressive 4.18 length demolition job in the 2026 WA Oaks results when the rescheduled event ran on Wednesday. The Ascot 1000 Guineas winner improved on her lead-up third in the Natasha Stakes, relishing the 2400m trip with her powerhouse performance for the favourite backers. Living up to her name, Wonderfully Made powered clear for a dominant WA Oaks victory handing jockey Lucy Fiore a breakthrough win in the classic ahead of the filly’s potential run against the boys in the upcoming WATC Derby.
2026 WA Oaks Odds
The WA Oaks 2026 betting odds will be available right here the week as soon as nominations are taken, so make sure you bookmark this page for the best prices on the fillies in the Group 3 staying showdown race this season, followed by the official WA Oaks results after the event.
| 1. Wonderfully Made (8) J: Lucy Fiore 55.5kg x1113T: Daniel Morton | ||
| 7. Poppy’s Roses (6) J: Steven Parnham 55.5kg 66224T: Holly Taylor | ||
| 3. Admire Astra (1) J: Brad Parnham 55.5kg x2632T: Simon A Miller | ||
| 2. Masmelo (3) J: Chris Parnham 55.5kg 6×321T: Neville Parnham | ||
| 5. Heavenly Rapture (4) J: Holly Watson 55.5kg 40615T: Mitchell Pateman | ||
| 4. Chino Bay (2) J: Brayden Gaerth 55.5kg 6×416T: Stephen Miller | ||
| 6. Sunday Mass (5) J: Jade Mcnaught 55.5kg 55441T: Adam Durrant | ||
| 8. Radio Silence (7) J: Jessica Valas 55.5kg 7960T: Aaron Pateman |
WA Oaks Tips
Fillies that ran top three in their lead-up races, proven Group performers, past winners over at least 2000m and non-maidens make the best WA Oaks betting tips.
2026 WA Oaks Tips
Our Ladbrokes’ exclusive WA Oaks 2026 betting tips will be detailed right here a day or so out from the event so stay tuned for the WA Oaks best bets.
| 1. Wonderfully Made (8) J: Lucy Fiore 55.5kg x1113T: Daniel Morton |
| 2. Masmelo (3) J: Chris Parnham 55.5kg 6×321T: Neville Parnham |
| 6. Sunday Mass (5) J: Jade Mcnaught 55.5kg 55441T: Adam Durrant |
The 2026 WA Oaks meeting was abandoned after Racing WA called off the full Ascot card scheduled for Saturday, 28 March, with 27mm of rain already fallen and up to 35mm more forecast as the remnants of Cyclone Narelle swept across Perth, forcing the Oaks and Melvista Stakes to be moved to the following Wednesday.
The Group 3 WA Oaks is a popular 2400m staying showdown run and won at Perth’s Ascot Racecourse in late March each autumn racing carnival.
The event takes place on the same day Sydney hosts Day 1 of The Championships at Randwick led by the $4 million Doncaster Mile.
The WA Oaks is a set weights event for three-year-old fillies offering a generous $300,000 in stakes.
The race was inaugurated back in 1953. Unlike other events that gradually grow in status the WA Oaks has been slowly demoted. After running as a Principle Race from 1953 – 1978 it was a Group 1 event from 1979 – 1991 before being downgraded to a Group 2 until 2006 and then a Group 3.
The best fillies out of the WA Oaks field may opt to take on the boys next race in the Group 2 WATC Derby (2400m) the following month over the same track and distance.
The latest fillies to complete the WA Oaks – WATC Derby double are the Grant Williams-trained Delicacy (2015) who also went on to score the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) – Group 1 SA Derby (2500m) double in Adelaide, Tuscan Queen (2020), and Machine Gun Gracie (2025).
In 2025, the WA Oaks and WATC Derby quinella featured the same two fillies with Machine Gun Gracie doing the double and Funchal running second in both features.
WA Oaks Race Info
- Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Rescheduled
- Track: Ascot Racecourse
- Distance: 2400m
- Conditions: 3YO Fillies – Set Weights
- Status: Group 3
- Prize Money: $300,000
- First Run: 1953
WA Oaks Betting
WA Oaks odds are usually dominated by the best performing three-year-old fillies prepared locally in Perth.
WA Oaks betting markets open weeks out from the event with all-in odds on offer for the early nominees.
There was a notable upset in 2022 when Lady Chant won at WA Oaks odds of $14, but nothing compared the the year prior when Lunar Impact upset the odds-on favourite Pure Devotion winning at 50/1!
Tuscan Queen ($1.35 in 2020), Own The Queen ($1.95 in 2024), Machine Gun Gracie ($1.75 in 2025) and four-length champ Wonderfully Made ($2.05 in 2026) are the latest favourites in WA Oaks betting to salute for the punters.
WA Oaks Field
The WA Oaks race field attracts a host of good fillies with form over 2000m or further with many coming out of similar grade races in Perth.
The Listed Natasha Stakes (2200m) run at Ascot a fortnight earlier is the traditional lead-up for fillies eyeing a run in the WA Oaks final field.
Tuscan Queen (2020), She’s Fit (2023), Own The Queen (2024), and Machine Gun Gracie (2025) are the last fillies to complete the Natasha Stakes – WA Oaks double.
Wonderfully Made (3rd in 2026) is the last WA Oaks winner to come via a Natasha Stakes lead-up run.
WA Oaks nominations close in late February with the final field and barrier draw released on the Monday of race week.
2026 WA Oaks Field
The WA Oaks field 2026 and barriers will be released below on the Wednesday of race week so bookmark this page to see the official line-up for the Group 3 mile and a half event.
The 2026 WA Oaks final field features just eight smart fillies led in betting by the Daniel Morton-trained daughter of Playing Gold, Wonderfully Made, who looks to be crying out for the 2400m distance.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Wonderfully Made
J: Lucy Fiore
T: Daniel Morton |
7x1113 | F | 8 | 55.5kg | |
|
2. Masmelo
J: Chris Parnham
T: Neville Parnham |
16x321 | F | 3 | 55.5kg | |
|
3. Admire Astra
J: Brad Parnham
T: Simon A Miller |
7x2632 | F | 1 | 55.5kg | |
|
4. Chino Bay
J: Brayden Gaerth
T: Stephen Miller |
16x416 | F | 2 | 55.5kg | |
|
5. Heavenly Rapture
J: Holly Watson
T: Mitchell Pateman |
640615 | F | 4 | 55.5kg | |
|
6. Sunday Mass
J: Jade Mcnaught
T: Adam Durrant |
055441 | F | 5 | 55.5kg | |
|
7. Poppy's Roses
J: Steven Parnham
T: Holly Taylor |
066224 | F | 6 | 55.5kg | |
|
8. Radio Silence
J: Jessica Valas
T: Aaron Pateman |
7960 | F | 7 | 55.5kg |
2026 WA Oaks Nominations
The official WA Oaks 2026 nominations are announced by Perth Racing on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in full below.
WA Oaks Form Guide
The WA Oaks form guide provides punters with all of the must know race information including the trainers, jockeys, barriers and lead-up runs of the female gallopers in the field.
The WA Oaks form was franked with the winner She’s Fit going on to run third in the WATC Derby next start before heading to Adelaide for a second in the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m).
2026 WA Oaks Form Guide
A link to our comprehensive WA Oaks 2026 Form Guide will be provided for punters below the week of the race.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2026 WA OAKS FORM GUIDE
Past WA Oaks Results
Westerly Breeze holds the current WA Oaks record winning in 2001 in a time of 2 minutes 28:75 seconds.
Notable WA Oaks winners include four-length champion Wonderfully Made (2026), Machine Gun Gracie (2025), Tuscan Queen (2020), Delicacy (2015), Dreamaway (2011), Grand Journey (2008), Royal Drive (2005), Old Money (2000), Matriculate (1998), Beaux Art (1994), Natasha (1990), Judyann (1987), and Send Me An Angel (1986).
Recent WA Oaks Winners
Past WA Oaks winners and placegetters dating back to the year 2001 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2026 | Wonderfully Made | Poppy’s Roses | Admire Astra |
| 2025 | Machine Gun Gracie | Funchal | Noahqunitilly |
| 2024 | Own The Queen | Miss Skyhigh | Flash Of Dallas |
| 2023 | She’s Fit | Bernbrae | Admiration Express |
| 2022 | Lady Chant | Feels Danish | Constant Dreaming |
| 2021 | Lunar Impact | Pure Devotion | Temptacion |
| 2020 | Tuscan Queen | Naughty by Nature | Miss Dominican |
| 2019 | Dark Choice | Ping Me Another | Mackenzie Brooke |
| 2018 | Special Alert | Like A Butterfly | American Joy |
| 2017 | Very Tempting | Royal Star | Just Like Fire |
| 2016 | First Impressions | Arcadia Dream | Culverin |
| 2015 | Delicacy | Spectacular Vision | Keysbrook |
| 2014 | Balmont Girl | Real Love | Real Charm |
| 2013 | Moreish | Summah’s Touch | Pants On Friar |
| 2012 | Pop Culture | The Social Network | Elite Belle |
| 2011 | Dreamaway | Why She Left | Ladysea |
| 2010 | Impressive Jeuney | Broccoletta | Tropical Fury |
| 2009 | Cassandra Shadow | Admiring | Brava Fortune |
| 2008 | Grand Journey | Star Encounter | My Becks |
| 2007 | Westerly Breeze | Dante’s Cash | Celt Code |
| 2006 | Moodometer | Imaginaire | Black Amber |
| 2005 | Royal Drive | Lust For Dust | Hello Doctor |
| 2004 | Fatal Attraction | Pennywest | Amica Bella |
| 2003 | Superior Star | Crimson Sakura | Island Temptress |
| 2002 | Honor Lap | Storm Fille | Danni’s Crystal |
| 2001 (Race Not Held) | – | – | – |
| 2000 | Old Money | Play The Whistle |
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FAQ
Who won the 2026 WA Oaks?
The 2026 WA Oaks was won by three-year-old Playing God filly Wonderfully Made who saluted as the $2.05 favourite for trainer Daniel Morton with jockey Lucy Fiore aboard on 55.5kg from barrier 8 to score by 4.18 lengths on a Soft (5) track in 2:32.94.
Who won the 2025 WA Oaks?
The 2025 WA Oaks was won by three-year-old Maschino filly Machine Gun Gracie at $1.75 favouritism for trainer Justine Erkelens with jockey Shaun O’Donnell aboard on 55.5kg from barrier 7 to win by 3.28 lengths in a time of 2:29.28.
When is the WA Oaks 2026?
Wednesday, April 1, 2026What is the prize money for the WA Oaks 2026?
$300,000
Where is the WA Oaks 2026?
Ascot Racecourse, Grandstand Road, Ascot, WA 6104.
How do I bet on the 2026 WA Oaks?
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Which horse will win the 2026 WA Oaks?
The best way to pick which horse will win the WA Oaks is to take into account the form, assess the barriers, and consider the weight the horse will carry (among other factors). Check out ladbrokes.com.au in the lead up to the race for full form information.