Kentucky Oaks entry Yuugiri. (Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports)
How to bet on the Kentucky Oaks 2022
While the world gets excited for the Kentucky Derby, fans can enjoy even more fantastic horse racing in the Kentucky Oaks.
The first weekend in May delivers some of the best horse racing action thanks to iconic venue of Churchill Downs.
In 2022, the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby will be preceded by the 148th running of the Kentucky Oaks.
Here’s all you need to know to catch the Oaks on Friday.
Kentucky Oaks field for 2022
Secret Oath – Luis SaezNostalgic – Jose OrtizHidden Connection – Reylu GutierrezNest – Irad Ortiz Jr.Goddess Fire – John VelazquezYuugiri – Florent GerouxEcho Zulu – Joel RosarioVenti Valentine – Tyler GaffalioneDesert Dawn – Umberto RispoliKathleen O. – Javier CastellanoCocktail Moments – Corey LanerieCandy Raid – Rafael BejaranoShahama – Flavien PratTurnerloose – Manny FrancoBeguine – Ricardo Santana Jr.
Kentucky Oaks 2022 odds
Secret Oath – 6-1Nostalgic – 15-1Hidden Connection – 20-1Nest – 5-2Goddess of Fire – 15-1Yuugiri – 30-1Echo Zulu – 4-1Venti Valentine – 20-1Desert Dawn – 20-1Kathleen O. – 7-2Cocktail Moments – 30-1Candy Raid – 30-1Shahama – 15-1Turnerloose – 20-1Beguine – 30-1
What’s the difference between Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby
The simplest difference between the Derby and the Oaks is the gender of the horses involved. Any three-year-old can compete in the Derby, though male horses are the norm. However, only three-year-old fillies can run the Oaks.
The races themselves are also different. The Derby is one and one-quarter miles. The Oaks is one and one-eighth miles, a furlong shorter than the other.
Given the popularity of the Derby, it also carries a bigger purse. The Oaks’ purse is $1.25 million. The Derby’s is $3 million.
What channel is the Kentucky Oaks on?
The Kentucky Oaks will post on Friday, May 6 at 5:51 p.m. ET on USA Network.
Watch Kentucky Oaks 2022 live stream
Watch the Oaks online by heading over to Fubo.TV and using their seven-day free trial.
Will Nest follow through as the favorite or will forecast rain give another horse a chance to break through?
