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2026 Yorkshire Oaks Tips - 16/1 value selection against the King George winner

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Jon Vine
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Last updated: Tue 18 Aug 2026 13:44
The 2026 Yorkshire Oaks, a Group One highlight of York’s Ebor Festival, promises thrilling competition as leading older mare Kalpana tops the betting after her King George victory. Minnie Hauk and Johanna Walsh are expected to provide strong challenges, with Johanna’s Irish Oaks win earning attention. Legacy Link, available at attractive odds, is tipped as the smart each-way selection, based on her earlier form and a refreshed return. Punters are advised to consider both top-class favorites and value outsiders in what looks to be a captivating race.
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  • Odds and betting predictions for the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks
  • This Group One headlines day two of Ebor Festival at York on Thursday 20th August
  • Legacy Link is our each-way selection at 16/1
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Colin Keane riding Kalpana (pink cap) win The King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. (Getty)

The second day of York's Ebor Festival is headlined by the Yorkshire Oaks. Unlike the Epsom and Irish Oaks, older horses can take on the three-year-olds in this Group One, and it's this season's leading older mare who currently tops the betting.

Let's take a look through the latest Yorkshire Oaks betting and run through the headline entries.

2026 Yorkshire Oaks Odds


Name
Odds
Kalpana11/8
Minnie Hauk4/1
Johanna Walsh9/2
Inis Mor16/1
Legacy Link16/1
Bar20/1

2026 Yorkshire Oaks Runners


Kalpana claimed the biggest win of her career when beating Calandagan in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot last month. Andrew Balding said after that victory that York could still be on her agenda, and most bookmakers make Kalpana their clear favourite.

Last year's top two could clash again. Minnie Hauk got the better of Estrange, before going on to finish a close second in the Arc. Estrange has since claimed her first Group One win in the Pretty Polly Stakes, and sits ahead of Aidan O'Brien's defending champion in the current market.

Runaway Irish Oaks winner Johanna Walsh could represent Joseph O'Brien. Francis Graffard has handed an entry to Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud third Sunly. Ralph Beckett's emphatic Lancashire Oaks winner Tattycoram could step into Group One company for the first time at the Ebor Festival.

Diamond Necklace is unlikely to take up her entry. Irish Oaks runner-up Inis Mor and Ribblesdale Stakes winner Earth Shot could bolster the three-year-old contingent. Paddy Twomey's Moody, Charlie Appleby's Diamond Rain and Jim Bolger's progressive filly Sparan Nua also feature in the entries.

2026 Yorkshire Oaks Tips


It's great to see Kalpana out again after that superb victory in the King George. I thought that the fast ground would be her undoing at Ascot, but Oisin Murphy's mount excelled on the surface, and Kalpana will take plenty of beating on Thursday.

Minnie Hauk was ridden like she was supposed to make the running in the King George, and faded tamely out of contention late on. Aidan O'Brien's mare is far better than she showed that day, and I'd be shocked if she didn't provide Kalpana with a stiff challenge.

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Legacy Link (left) finishing second to Thundering On in the Epsom Oaks. (Getty)

Johanna Walsh was super impressive in the Irish Oaks, and looks a big player with that three-year-old allowance on her side. Another three-year-old to consider is LEGACY LINK (16/1), who seems to have been completely overlooked in the market following her defeat at Royal Ascot.

John and Thady Gosden's filly went into the Epsom Oaks as one of the fancied runners, having scored in the Musidora Stakes here at York on her reappearance. Colin Keane's mount tanked through that Classic at Epsom, hitting the front with two furlongs to travel. Sadly, Thundering On was travelling even better as she tracked Legacy Link into contention, before displaying an excellent turn of foot to win by four lengths.

In hindsight, the Gosdens will regret running Legacy Link in the Ribblesdale just two weeks after that huge Classic effort. Keane's mount travelled with no real zest at all, and faded quickly as Earth Shot and Johanna Walsh moved on to fight out the finish.

Legacy Link has been freshened up since that tame effort at the Royal meeting, and she has performed well on fast ground before. The form of the Epsom Oaks is a little suspect, but this beautifully bred daughter of Dubawi looked highly progressive earlier in the season, and she's capable of running a huge race at York if back to her peak form.

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Yorkshire Oaks 2026 FAQs

  • What is the Yorkshire Oaks?

    The Yorkshire Oaks is one of Britain's leading races for fillies and mares, bringing together top performers from the Classic generation and their older rivals. The Group 1 is run over a mile-and-a-half at York and has been won by some exceptional horses over the years, including Enable, Alpinista and Sea The Stars' daughter Taghrooda.

  • When and where is the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks?

    The 2026 Yorkshire Oaks takes place at York Racecourse on Thursday 20 August. The race is scheduled for 3:35pm BST and is the headline event on the second afternoon of the Ebor Festival, traditionally known as Ladies Day.

  • How much prize money is on offer in the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks?

    The 2026 Yorkshire Oaks carries a £600,000 total prize fund, making it one of the most valuable races of the week at York. The Group 1 is open exclusively to three-year-old and older fillies and mares.

  • How can I watch the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks?

    The Yorkshire Oaks will be shown live on ITV1 in the UK as part of ITV Racing's coverage of the Ebor Festival. Racing TV will also provide coverage from York throughout the meeting for subscribers.

Verdict

Legacy Link is our each-way selection in the 2026 Yorkshire Oaks.

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