The Coaching Club American Oaks is a Grade 1 race that serves as a crucial stepping stone for three-year-old fillies aiming for stardom. Its importance lies in its history, level of competition, and the way it shapes the careers of promising young fillies.
The 2026 Coaching Club American Oaks will take place on July 25th. This prestigious race is a key event in the American horse racing calendar and attracts top three-year-old fillies from around the country.
| # | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | M/L | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Counting Stars | I Ortiz, Jr. | M E Casse | - | 2-1 |
| 2 | Dandona | T Gaffalione | S A Joseph, Jr. | - | 20-1 |
| 3 | La Rascasse | A Concepcion | W Walden | - | 8-1 |
| 4 | Miss Fulton Gal | J Rodriguez | M E Gorham | - | 30-1 |
| 5 | Measure | M Franco | M E Casse | - | 15-1 |
| 6 | Always a Runner | J L Ortiz | C C Brown | - | 9-5 |
| 7 | Directive | F Prat | C C Brown | - | 6-1 |
| 8 | Zany | J R Velazquez | T A Pletcher | - | 9-2 |
| 9 | Nycon | L Saez | D Beckman | - | 30-1 |
Last Updated on 07/22/2026
Notable winners of the Coaching Club American Oaks include great names like Thorpedo Anna, Stopchargingmaria, and Songbird. These champions have gone on to leave significant marks in the world of horse racing, enhancing the prestige of this event.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scottish Lassie | Joel Rosario | Jorge R. Abreu | Sportsmen Stable, Parkland Thoroughbreds, Photos Finish LLC, Corms Racing Stable and Abreu, Jorge R. | 1:50.23 |
| 2024 | Thorpedo Anna | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Kenneth G. McPeek | Nader Alaali, Mark Edwards, Judy B. Hicks & Magdalena Racing | 1:50.95 |
| 2023 | Wet Paint | Flavien Prat | Brad H. Cox | Godolphin LLC | 1:50.68 |
| 2022 | Nest | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd Pletcher | Repole Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, & Michael House | 1:51.04 |
| 2021 | Maracuja | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Rob Atras | Beach Haven Thoroughbreds LLC | 1:49.29 |
| 2020 | Paris Lights | Tyler Gaffalione | William I. Mott | WinStar Farm | 1:50.81 |
Legendary trainers like Todd Pletcher, D. Wayne Lukas, and Bob Baffert have all had success in the Coaching Club American Oaks. Jockeys such as Jerry Bailey, Mike Smith, and Javier Castellano have also made their mark by winning this prestigious race.
