Oaks Day
Irish owners, an Irish trainer and an Irish jockey: The Oaks Day party about to hit Ballarat
The connections of VRC Oaks winner Strictly Business are ready to celebrate their massive Flemington win.
- Danny Russell
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Oaks Day 2025 as it happened: Strictly Business storms home to beat favourite in the Oaks at Flemington; Fashions on the Field winners crowned
John Allen has ridden Strictly Business to victory in the Oaks at Flemington, beating favourite Getta Good Feeling.
- Danny Russell, Cara Waters, Nell Geraets, Damien Woolnough, Roy Ward, Stephen Brook and Gemma Grant
Oaks Day best dressed: Pale posers and peacocks in the gilded Birdcage
Real Housewife Dorit Kemsley and racing royalty Kate Waterhouse were clear winners in a crowded field.
- Damien Woolnough
Jockey John Allen's triumphant final stretch in the Oaks atop Strictly Business
Getta Good Feeling hit the front as the horses charged home, but Strictly Business proved too strong.
Strictly Business storms home in the Oaks
John Allen has ridden Strictly Business to victory in the Oaks at Flemington, beating favourite Getta Good Feeling
David Gately's Oaks Day preview
Our expert gives his VRC Oaks Day best bets ahead of Thursday's race.
Liz Hurley’s vow of silence for the Cup and frustrations are growing
The Victoria Racing Club’s star attraction has looked glamorous, but has said barely a word to the media.
- Stephen Brook, Cara Waters and Kishor Napier-Raman
Oaks Day best dressed: Flirty, fresh and fun the winning formula
“Ladies Day” used to be the poor cousin to Derby and Cup days when it came to the fashions – not any more.
- Damien Woolnough and Melissa Singer
New and improved corporate Oaks Day, with a splash of times gone by
As racing clubs such as Flemington’s Victoria Racing Club continue to grapple with the balance of tradition and innovation, Thursday’s time-honoured Oaks reminded punters of bygone eras.
- Damien Ractliffe and Stephen Brook
Finally, some drama: Oaks Day’s best dressed
Oaks Day may be lighter on celebrities, but it is firming as the most stylish day of the carnival.
- Melissa Singer