{{Short description|Horse race held in Perth, Western Australia}} {{Infobox horseraces | surface = Turf | class = Group 3 | horse race = Western Australian Oaks | image = | caption = | location = Ascot Racecourse, Perth, Western Australia | inaugurated = 1953 | last run = | race type = Thoroughbred | sponsor = Drummond Golf (2024-2026) | website = | distance = 2,400 metres | track = <!-- Right-handed / Left-handed / Straight --> | qualification = Three year old fillies | weight = Set weights - 55½ kg | purse = $300,000 (2026) | bonuses = }} The '''Western Australian Oaks''' is a Perth Racing Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old fillies at set weights run over 2400 metres, held at Ascot Racecourse in Perth, Western Australia each year in April.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingandsports.com.au/thoroughbred/feature-race/australia/wa-oaks/521|title=Wa Oaks {{pipe}} Past Winners {{pipe}} Results {{pipe}} Australia {{pipe}} Racing and Sports}}</ref>
==History==
===Grade===
*1953–1978 - Principal Race *1979–1991 - Group 1 *1992–2006 - Group 2 *2006 onwards - Group 3
===Distance=== * 1953–1971 - 1{{frac|1|2}} miles (~2400 metres) * In 1983 and 2005 the distance of the race was 2182 metres.
===Venue=== * In 1983 and 2005 the race was run at Belmont Park Racecourse.
===Recent multiple winners===
''Jockeys'' * Paul Harvey in 2000, 2003 and 2004. * Shaun O'Donnell in 2010, 2014 and 2025 * Chris Parnham in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2023. * William Pike in 2007, 2008, 2011, 2015 and 2020. * Troy Turner in 2012, 2013 and 2024.
''Trainers'' * Grant Williams in 2011, 2015 and 2016 and also with Alana Williams in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
==Winners== The following are past winners of the race.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.racingaustralia.horse/FreeFields/RaceHistory.aspx?GroupID=529|title=Racing Australia|website=www.racingaustralia.horse}}</ref>
{{refbegin|20em}} * 2026 - Wonderfully Made<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/518/ascot-aus/2026-04-01/916800|title= 2026 Result – Drummond Golf - W.A. Oaks '' (held 1 April 2026)''|publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=1 April 2026}}</ref> * 2025 - Machine Gun Gracie<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/518/ascot-aus/2025-04-05/892396|title= 2025 Result – Drummond Golf - W.A. Oaks '' (held 5 April 2025)''|publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=19 April 2025}}</ref> * 2024 - Own The Queen<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.racingpost.com/results/518/ascot-aus/2024-03-30/864799|title= 2024 Result – Drummond Golf - W.A. Oaks '' (held 30 March 2024)''|publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=11 December 2024}}</ref> * 2023 - She's Fit<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.racingpost.com/results/518/ascot-aus/2023-03-25/836566 |title= 2023 Result – Peoplestart - W.A. Oaks '' (held 25 March 2023)''|publisher=racingpost.com |access-date=30 March 2023}}</ref> * 2022 - Lady Chant<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Ascot&d=2022-03-26&race=City+Of+Belmont-W+A+Oaks |title= 2022 Result – City Of Belmont - W.A. Oaks '' (held 26 March 2022)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=26 March 2022}}</ref> * 2021 - Lunar Impact<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result?v=Ascot&d=2021-03-27&race=City+Of+Belmont-Wa+Oaks |title= 2021 Result – City Of Belmont - W.A. Oaks '' (held 27 March 2021)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 March 2021}}</ref> * 2020 - Tuscan Queen<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Ascot&d=2020-03-28&race=City+Of+Belmont+-+Wa+Oaks |title= 2020 Result – City Of Belmont - W.A. Oaks '' (held 28 March 2020)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=28 March 2020}}</ref> * 2019 - Dark Choice<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Ascot&d=2019-03-30&race=City+Of+Belmont+-+W.A.+Oaks |title= 2019 Result – City Of Belmont - W.A. Oaks '' (held 30 March 2019)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=30 March 2019}}</ref> * 2018 - Special Alert<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/result.aspx?v=Ascot&d=2018-04-14&race=Kirin+Megumi-+W.A.+Oaks |title= 2018 Result – Kirin Megumi-W.A. Oaks ''(held 14 April 2018)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=14 April 2018}}</ref> * 2017 - Very Tempting<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/04/2017&v=Ascot&r=7 |title= 2017 Result – Kirin Megumi-W.A. Oaks ''(held 1 April 2017)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=1 April 2017}}</ref> * 2016 - First Impressions<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/04/2016&v=Ascot&r=5|title=2016 Result – Kirin Megumi-W.A. Oaks ''(held 2 April 2016)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=2 April 2016|archive-date=15 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415054748/http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/04/2016&v=Ascot&r=5|url-status=dead}}</ref> * 2015 - Delicacy<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/03/2015&v=Ascot&r=5 |title= 2015 Result – Reliance Partners-W.A. Oaks ''(held 28 March 2015)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=28 March 2015}}</ref> * 2014 - Balmont Girl<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/03/2014&v=Ascot&r=5 |title= 2014 Result – W.A. Oaks ''(held 29 March 2014)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2013 - Moreish<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=6/04/2013&v=Ascot&r=7 |title= 2013 Result – W.A. Oaks ''(held 6 April 2013)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2012 - Pop Culture<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=31/03/2012&v=Ascot&r=6 |title= 2012 Result – Skyy Vodka - W.A. Oaks ''(held 31 March 2012)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2011 - Dreamaway<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/03/2011&v=Ascot&r=7 |title= 2011 Result – Skyy Vodka - W.A. Oaks ''(held 26 March 2011)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2010 - Impressive Jeuney<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=17/04/2010&v=Ascot&r=6 |title= 2010 Result – Burswood Complex - W.A. Oaks ''(held 17 April 2010)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2009 - Cassandara Shadow<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=4/04/2009&v=ASCOT&r=6 |title= 2009 Result – Burswood Complex - W.A. Oaks ''(held 4 April 2009)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2008 - Grand Journey<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/03/2008&v=ASCOT&r=6 |title= 2008 Result – W.A. Oaks ''(held 29 March 2008)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2007 - Westerly Breeze<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=24/03/2007&v=ASCOT&r=6 |title= 2007 Result – W.A. Oaks ''(held 24 March 2007)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2006 - Moodometer<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/04/2006&v=ASCOT&r=7 |title= 2006 Result – W.A. Oaks ''(held 1 April 2006)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2005 - Royal Drive<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=2/04/2005&v=BELMONT%20PARK&r=6 |title= 2005 Result – W.A. Oaks ''(held 2 April 2005)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2004 - Fatal Attraction<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=3/04/2004&v=ASCOT&r=6 |title= 2004 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 3 April 2004)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2003 - Superior Star<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=12/04/2003&v=ASCOT&r=6 |title= 2003 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 12 April 2003)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2002 - Honor Lap<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=1/04/2002&v=ASCOT&r=6 |title= 2002 Result – W.A. Oaks ''(held 1 April 2002)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 2001 - ¶''Race not held'' * 2000 - Old Money<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=9/12/2000&v=ASCOT&r=5 |title= 2000 Result – W.A. Oaks ''(held 9 December 2000)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1999 - Reflected Image<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=11/12/1999&v=ASCOT&r=6 |title= 1999 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 11 December 1999)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1998 - Matriculate<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=12/12/1998&v=ASCOT&r=7 |title= 1998 Result – Western Australia Oaks ''(held 12 December 1998)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1997 - Mystic Chantry<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=13/12/1997&v=ASCOT&r=5 |title= 1997 Result – Western Australia Oaks ''(held 13 December 1997)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1996 - Fabulous<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=14/12/1996&v=ASCOT&r=5 |title= 1996 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 14 December 1996)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1995 - Unpretentious<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=16/12/1995&v=ASCOT&r=4 |title= 1995 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 16 December 1995)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1994 - Beaux Art<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=10/12/1994&v=ASCOT&r=5 |title= 1994 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 10 December 1994)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1993 - Leeuwin Concert<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=11/12/1993&v=ASCOT&r=6 |title= 1993 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 11 December 1993)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1992 - Jevresa<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=12/12/1992&v=ASCOT&r=4 |title= 1992 Result – Western Australian Oaks ''(held 12 December 1992)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1991 - India's Dream<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=14/12/1991&v=ASCOT&r=6 |title= 1991 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 14 December 1991)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1990 - Natasha<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=15/12/1990&v=ASCOT&r=6 |title= 1990 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 15 December 1990)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1989 - Hasty Departure<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=25/11/1989&v=ASCOT&r=4 |title= 1989 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 25 November 1989)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1988 - Trappings<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/11/1988&v=ASCOT&r=4 |title= 1988 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 26 November 1988)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1987 - Judyann<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/11/1987&v=ASCOT&r=4 |title= 1987 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 28 November 1987)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1986 ''(Nov.)'' - Send Me An Angel<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=29/11/1986&v=ASCOT&r=4 |title= 1986 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 29 November 1986)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1986 ''(Apr.)'' - †Cologne<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=26/04/1986&v=ASCOT&r=6 |title= 1986 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 26 April 1986)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1985 - Contwig<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=27/04/1985&v=ASCOT&r=4 |title= 1985 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 27 April 1985)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1984 - True Devotion<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=28/04/1984&v=ASCOT&r=4 |title= 1984 Result – West Australian Oaks ''(held 28 April 1984)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> * 1983 - Lowanna Rose<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.breednet.com.au/stakes-race-results/stakesResults.asp?mdate=30/04/1983&v=BELMONT%20PARK&r=5 |title= 1983 Result – W.A. Oaks ''(held 30 April 1983)''|publisher=breednet.com|accessdate=12 March 2015}}</ref> *1982 - Magic Gauntlet *1981 - Badinage *1980 - Queen Inca *1979 - ‡Gay Affair / Brechin Castle *1978 - Autumn Talk *1977 - Adaptable *1976 - Lovely Curves *1975 - Vatilla *1974 - Our Pocket *1973 - Paper Honey *1972 - Maple Twig *1971 - Sovereignito *1970 - Star Supreme *1969 - Baywana *1968 - Painted Rose *1967 - Kaytello *1966 - Muette *1965 - Carol's Choice *1964 - Sweet Saga *1963 - Swell Baby *1962 - Activity *1961 - Blue Rose *1960 - Queen Of The Nile *1959 - Lalisse *1958 - Cheeky Jan *1957 - Fairflow *1956 - Dawdie *1955 - Craghill *1954 - Finesta *1953 - Copper Beech {{refend}} {{refbegin}} ¶ Race moved in racing calendar forward to autumn of 2002<br/> † Race was run twice in 1986 since it was moved in the racing calendar from autumn (April) to spring (late November)<br/> ‡ Dead heat {{refend}}
==See also== {{Portal|Horses|Sports}} * Gimcrack Stakes (PR) * Roma Cup * WA Champion Fillies Stakes * WA Guineas * WATC Derby * List of Australian Group races * Group races
==References== {{Reflist|2}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wa Oaks}} Category:Horse races in Australia Category:Flat horse races for three-year-olds Category:Sports competitions in Perth, Western Australia