What is the Oak Leaf Stakes?
The Oak Leaf Stakes is a prestigious Grade 2 horse race held annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. For fillies, age two with a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on dirt.
When is the Oak Leaf Stakes in 2025?
The 2025 Oak Leaf Stakes is scheduled to take place on October 4th.
Oak Leaf Stakes Winners
The Oak Leaf Stakes, formerly run as the Chandelier Stakes, has highlighted the talent of many future stars in thoroughbred racing. Over the years, its winners have often gone on to perform at the highest levels, making the race a key stepping stone for fillies on the path to championship success.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Non Compliant | Juan J. Hernandez | Bob Baffert | Hunt, Georgia Antley, Giglio, Jeff and Rogitz, John L. | 1:45.80 |
| 2023 | Chatalas | Antonio Fresu | Mark Glatt | Rancho Temescal Thoroughbred Partners, Agnew, Dan J. and Chatalas, William | 1:44.28 |
| 2022 | And Tell Me Nolies | Ramon A. Vazquez | Peter Miller | Peter Redekop B. C., Ltd. | 1:46.15 |
| 2021 | Ain't Easy | Joel Rosario | Philip D'Amato | Old Bones Racing Stable LLC, Lombardi, Michael V. and Platts, Joey | 1:45.20 |
| 2020 | Princess Noor | Victor Espinoza | Bob Baffert | Zedan Racing Stables, Inc. | 1:45.59 |
The Oak Leaf Stakes is crucial because it serves as a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series race, granting the winner an automatic entry into the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. This makes the race highly competitive and attracts top talent, enhancing its relevance in the world of horse racing and online horse betting.
