It’s race day! The 2026 Kentucky Oaks is set to take place this evening (Friday, May 1st) at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Oaks is always held the Friday before the Kentucky Derby and it is the first race of the Filly Triple Crown.
On this page we cover the options Canadians have for betting on the Kentucky Oaks, the morning line odds for the 2026 race, and a step by step guide to placing your bets.
Where Can Canadians Bet On The Kentucky Oaks?
Horse racing betting is legal across Canada and is regulated federally by the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. Here are the main ways to bet on the Kentucky Oaks.
HPIbet
HPIbet is the online pari-mutuel wagering platform operated by Woodbine Entertainment. It takes bets on races at Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park, along with major tracks around the world, and offers the full range of horse racing bets including win/place/show, exactors and triactors.
At The Track or a Teletheatre
You can also bet in person at the racetrack or at one of the off-track teletheatre locations across Canada.
International Sportsbooks
Many Canadians also use international sportsbooks for horse racing, but these sites are not licensed by Canadian regulators, which means there is no Canadian regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
Kentucky Oaks Morning Line Odds
Here are the post positions and morning line odds for the fourteen horses running in the Kentucky Oaks this Friday. The true odds will be determined by the amount of money wagered on each horse on race day.
- Explora 6-1
- Zany 4-1
- Search Party 30-1
- Counting Stars 8-1
- Meaning 5-1
- My Miss Mo 20-1
- Dazzling Dame 30-1
- Bottle of Rouge 15-1
- Always a Runner 10-1
- Prom Queen 8-1
- Percy’s Bar 6-1
- Bella Ballerina 12-1
- Pashmina 30-1
- Brooklyn Blonde 30-1
Zany is the favourite with odds of 4-1, while Meaning (5-1), Explora (6-1), Percy’s Bar (6-1), Counting Stars (8-1), and Prom Queen (8-1), are all right there as top contenders as well.
Bet On The Kentucky Oaks In Canada – Step By Step
Whichever option you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose Where To Bet
Decide which option fits how you want to bet. HPIbet is the regulated way to bet online on Canadian racing, while the track and teletheatres are an option if you’d rather bet in person. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age Rules
You must be of legal age to bet on horse racing in your province. Online wagering sites will ask you to confirm your age and location when you sign up.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Regulated platforms are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for a photo of your ID.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the platform’s payment methods, which commonly include Interac e-Transfer and debit cards. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Kentucky Oaks and Place Your Bets
Find Churchill Downs in the list of tracks and scroll to race #13 (post time 8:40pm ET) on May 1st. Choose the type of bet you want to make (win, place, show, exactor, triactor, etc.), select your horses, enter your wager amounts and confirm your bets.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before the race and stick to it. Most regulated platforms let you set deposit limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, contact your provincial problem gambling helpline for free, confidential support.
Check out our horse racing section for information about the different bets you can make on the race.
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