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Cheshire Oaks (horse race)

The Cheshire Oaks is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old fillies. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 75 yards () at Chester in May.

History

The event was established in 1950, and it was originally contested over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 53 yards. The inaugural running was won by Requete.

The Cheshire Oaks was extended by several yards in 1970. It held Group 3 status from 1971 to 1985. It was relegated to Listed level in 1986.

The race was scheduled to be run over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 65 yards in 1988, but it was abandoned due to waterlogging. It was cut by about a furlong in 1989.

The current trophy is named in memory of Robert Sangster (1936–2004), a successful owner-breeder of racehorses. The Robert Sangster Memorial Cup was first presented in 2005.

The Cheshire Oaks can serve as a trial for the Epsom Oaks. The last horse to win both races was Minnie Hauk in 2025.

Records

Leading jockey since 1960 (7 wins):

  • Ryan Moore - Wonder of Wonders (2011), Diamondsandrubies (2015), Somehow (2016), Magic Wand (2018), Thoughts Of June (2022), Savethelastdance (2023), Minnie Hauk (2025)

Leading trainer since 1960 (9 wins):

  • Aidan O'Brien - Sail (2008), Perfect Truth (2009), Wonder Of Wonders (2011), Diamondsandrubies (2015), Somehow (2016), Magic Wand (2018), Thoughts Of June (2022), Savethelastdance (2023), Minnie Hauk (2025)

Winners since 1960

Earlier winners

  • 1950: Requete
  • 1951: Queen of Sheba
  • 1952: Good Earth
  • 1953: Brolly
  • 1954: Amora
  • 1955: Lark
  • 1956: Fairy Grove
  • 1957: Mulberry Harbour
  • 1958: Scryer
  • 1959: Cantelo

See also

References

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