2026 Irish Oaks Odds - Thundering On joint-favourite to bounce back at Curragh
The 2026 Irish Oaks at the Curragh brings together some of the best three-year-old fillies, including Epsom Oaks winner Thundering On and Ribblesdale Stakes victress Earth Shot, both sharing joint-favourite odds of 2/1. Thundering On aims to rebound after finishing fourth in the Pretty Polly Stakes, while Earth Shot impressed at Royal Ascot. Other key contenders include Johanna Walsh, Amelia Earhart, Sparan Nua, and Inis Mor. Expect a competitive race as several supplementary entries join the classic field, making betting wide open.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2026 Irish Oaks
- This Classic takes place at the Curragh on Saturday 18th July
- Thundering On and Earth Shot are locked together at the head of the betting
50 days after the British equivalent took place at Epsom, some of the sport's top fillies will battle it out in the Irish Oaks this weekend. Many fillies have completed the Oaks double at the Curragh down the years, and this year's Epsom heroine will line up in Saturday's field.
Here's the latest Irish Oaks betting and a look through the most likely runners.
2026 Irish Oaks Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Earth Shot | 2/1 |
| Thundering On | 2/1 |
| Johanna Walsh | 5/1 |
| Amelia Earhart | 5/1 |
| Sparan Nua | 6/1 |
| Inis Mor | 7/1 |
| Bar | 12/1 |
2026 Irish Oaks Entries
Thundering On ran out a hugely impressive winner of the Oaks at Epsom, and carried a short price into the Pretty Polly Stakes last month. Joseph O'Brien's filly made her customary challenge from the rear, but could never quicken past Estrange, and crossed the line fourth behind three older horses.
That defeat has resulted in Thundering On only holding joint-favourite status for Ireland's equivalent of the Oaks. She's joined at the top of the market by William Haggas' Earth Shot, who swooped home late to land the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Thundering On's stablemate, Johanna Walsh ran a cracker to finish second at Royal Ascot, and could join Joseph's Classic winner in the field. Aidan O'Brien's leading chance is Amelia Earhart, despite just a sixth-place finish in the Epsom Oaks.
There have been several supplementary entries for Saturday's Classic. Jim Bolger has thrown unbeaten Group Three winner Sparan Nua into the Irish Oaks. David Menuisier will now be represented by Height Of Fashion Stakes scorer Inis Mor. Joseph O'Brien has bolstered his team with unbeaten Group Three winner Rebel Moon.
Epsom third, Sugar Island could be on pacemaking duties for Ballydoyle again. Aidan O'Brien could also be represented by Lingfield Oaks Trial winner Cameo, Pretty Polly sixth Beautify, and Ribblesdale fifth Composing.
There have been several supplementary entries for Saturday's Classic. Jim Bolger has thrown unbeaten Group Three winner Sparan Nua into the Irish Oaks. David Menuisier will now be represented by Height Of Fashion Stakes scorer Inis Mor. Joseph O'Brien has bolstered his team with unbeaten Group Three winner Rebel Moon.
Epsom third, Sugar Island could be on pacemaking duties for Ballydoyle again. Aidan O'Brien could also be represented by Lingfield Oaks Trial winner Cameo, Pretty Polly sixth Beautify, and Ribblesdale fifth Composing.
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