We will have final-field tips for the New Zealand Oaks when it is released three days prior to the running, however, punters can bet into the market around four months before the New Zealand Oaks is run. 

Bookmakers offer a comprehensive 2020 New Zealand Oaks market with all the major runners covered. 

The New Zealand Oaks is a relatively new race, having been first run in 1969 when Mayo Gold took out the feature. 

It was changed to the New Zealand Oaks name after being run under a different name from 1969-1973.  

Since then, it has been won by many of New Zealand’s best staying fillies and that form has stacked up beautifully overseas. Recent winners such as Bonneval, Boundless and Princess Coup all went on to perform highly after winning the New Zealand Oaks. 

2019 saw an upset result with Sentimental Miss winning at big odds, but the New Zealand Oaks winners are typically well-backed. 

Opie Bosson has won the New Zealand Oaks on four occasions. His first came in 2000 with She’s Country before winning with Bramble Rose, Princess Coup and Keep The Peace. 

Trainers Lisa Latta and Shaune Ritchie have each won two New Zealand Oak’s in the last 20 years. 

The field for the 2020 New Zealand Oaks won’t be confirmed until early March when NZTR releases the final field, barrier draw and weights. 

The New Zealand Oaks field consists of 18 runners and four emergency runners in case of scratchings. The field is determined by prize money, class and various other handicapping factors. 

Punters have done well betting on the New Zealand Oaks, as many winners have been firm in the betting markets. 

Apart from 2019 winner Sentimental Miss, many of the recent winners have been found in the market. Savvy Coup, Bonneval and Fanatic were all fancied with punters. 

There’s no set race which is a key lead-up guide to the New Zealand Oaks, but punters should look for form over 2000m. This is the first run over 2400m for the majority of the field, so finding fillies that have won over 2000m is ideal. 

Winners out of the New Zealand Oaks go on to perform at high levels in both New Zealand and Australia.

Punters can livestream the New Zealand Oaks at Beteasy or bet365. The Australian-based bookmakers shows all Australian and New Zealand racing live and all you need to do is have a positive account balance. 

To live stream the 2020 New Zealand Oaks, sign up with Beteasy or bet365. 

Below are the dates, times and betting schedule for the New Zealand Oaks and the 8 supporting races on the big card. 

The New Zealand Oaks is one of 9 quality betting races, which also includes the Wellington Guineas, Lightning Handicap and Cuddle Stakes. 

We will have all barrier draws available when the draw is done during the week of the 2020 New Zealand Oaks. 

The barrier draw is a big tool used by punters to make their early bets.

1st – Sentimental Miss 

2nd - Beyond The Fort 

3rd - Star Karen 

Sentimental Miss scored at double-figure odds over two rank outsiders. Beyond The Fort paid 9.00 for the place and Star Karen paid 15.90. That set up for a trifecta return of 35,826.   

The 2020 New Zealand Oaks runs on Saturday January 15, 2020. 

The staying contest is run over 2400m. 

The New Zealand Oaks is held at Trentham, which is located in Wellington, New Zealand. 

The New Zealand Oaks is held at 4:45pm NZ. 

Sentimental Miss won the 2019 New Zealand Oaks for trainer Lisa Latta and jockey Lisa Allpress. 

Savvy Coup. 

What’s the prize money for the 2020 New Zealand Oaks? 

$400,000 is the total prize pool for the 2020 New Zealand Oaks.