2008 Irish Oaks
First run in 1895, the Irish Oaks is a group 1 race for three-year-old thoroughbred fillies, run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs. Along with the other Irish classic races, the Irish Oaks is raced at the Curragh and is one of the highlights of the Irish flat racing season.
The 2007 Irish Oaks saw Peeping Fawn, trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Johhny Murtagh, come in ahead of runner-up Light Shift by a healthy 3½ lengths. With several group 1 wins, 2007 was a good year for Peeping Fawn – and a spectacular one for Aidan O’Brien, who emerged as the top flat racing trainer for 2007, with total prize money earnings in excess of €5 million.
For details of previous winners of the race, see Irish Oaks winners.
2008 Irish Oaks Schedule
The 2008 Irish Oaks, sponsored by Darley, is due to be raced on 13 July at the Curragh. Other notable races that will be held on the day include two group 3 races – the Emirates Airline Minstrel Stakes and the Dubai Duty Free Anglesey Stakes – and the Listed Kilboy Estate Stakes. The first race will start at 2:15 PM.
See Irish Oaks tickets for ticket prices and booking information.
As part of Curragh’s ongoing “Fashions of the Turf” competition, the woman voted to be the most stylish on the day will win a 5-star holiday in Dubai.
The total prize fund for the 2008 Irish Oaks is €500,000.
Start considering your favourites for the 2008 Irish Oaks, and check 2008 Irish Oaks betting for betting tips and hints.
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