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2026 Nottinghamshire Oaks Preview
Scheduled to take place in late April or early May of each year at the Nottingham Racecourse is the Nottinghamshire Oaks, a race that is open to fillies and mares who are aged four or older. The race is run over a trip of one mile, two furlongs and fifty yards.
Nottinghamshire Oaks Information:
- Nottinghamshire Oaks Past Winners
- Nottinghamshire Oaks Trainer Statistics
- Nottinghamshire Oaks Jockey Statistics
Why not use the trends shortlist below to help you narrow down the field and then head over to the dedicated Nottingham tips page to see which runners are being supported by the OLBG expert racing tipsters to find yourself a bet?
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How competitive is the Nottinghamshire Oaks market? When looking at the over-rounds for the last 18 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2022, when the race had an over-round of 104%. The race in 2014 was a race that was most in the bookie's favour with an over-round of 122%, whilst on average over the last 18 renewals of the Nottinghamshire Oaks, the over-round has been 114%, which means the bookie expects to pay out £100 for every £114 which is bet.
Below you will find the 2026 Nottinghamshire Oaks Trends. See which patterns have occurred over the recent renewals that you may be able to use for the next renewal. We also have a section that looks at the Nottinghamshire Oaks Trend Analysis.
These are the top three quickest-run Nottinghamshire Oaks races over the last 18 renewals:
- Mutatis Mutandis (2:09.07) in 2015
- Ambiente Amigo (2:09.38) in 2025
- Wilamina (2:09.67) in 2017
Looking at the future form, is the winner worth following next time out? Over the past 18 renewals, if you had followed the winner of the Nottinghamshire Oaks next time out, then you would have backed a total of 3 winners. Backing all 18 runners who have been out since their win at SP next time out would have returned an LSP of +4.88. Remember to bookmark the racing tips page to access the OLBG racing picks easily daily.
The runner that holds the record over the past 18 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2012 renewal when Set To Music from Michael Bell under the guidance of Jamie Spencer, won in a time of 2:22.34, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Mutatis Mutandis, trained by Ed Walker and ridden by Luke Morris set the quickest time of 2:09.07 in the 2015 renewal.
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Nottinghamshire Oaks Past Winners
Here are the Nottinghamshire Oaks past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the race year, the winning horse, and the horse's age & weight. Also detailed is the stall from which the horse came and the total number of runners in the race. The horse's trainer and the jockey at the time of winning the Nottinghamshire Oaks are also displayed, along with the starting price at which the horse was sent off.
Race Notes: The 2024 renewal was abandoned due to a waterlogged track.
| Year | Horse (Drawn) | Info |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 2:09.38 | Ambiente Amigo (GB) 4yo 9-2 (1 of 6) 4/1 | Harry Davies James Owen (GB) |
| 2023 2:15.89 | One For Bobby (IRE) 4yo 9-2 (9 of 10) 17/2 | Rob Hornby Hughie Morrison (GB) |
| 2022 2:13.21 | Noon Star (USA) 4yo 9-0 (5 of 4) 8/11F | Ryan Moore Sir Michael Stoute (GB) |
| 2021 2:11.10 | La Lune (GB) 5yo 9-0 (4 of 8) 9/1 | David Probert Henry Candy (GB) |
| 2019 2:11.86 | Sun Maiden (GB) 4yo 9-0 (7 of 7) 4/5F | Jim Crowley Sir Michael Stoute (GB) |
| 2018 2:10.38 | Mia Tesoro (IRE) 5yo 9-0 (1 of 7) 6/1 | Stevie Donohoe Charlie Fellowes (GB) |
| 2017 2:09.67 | Wilamina (IRE) 4yo 9-0 (10 of 8) 11/1 | Andrea Atzeni Martyn Meade (GB) |
| 2016 2:11.99 | Elbereth (GB) 5yo 9-0 (6 of 9) 8/1 | Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding (GB) |
| 2015 2:09.07 | Mutatis Mutandis (IRE) 4yo 9-0 (13 of 13) 12/1 | Luke Morris Ed Walker (GB) |
| 2014 2:11.24 | Secret Gesture (GB) 4yo 9-0 (3 of 9) 4/7F | Jamie Spencer Ralph Beckett (GB) |
Where have the winning runners come from?
Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Nottinghamshire Oaks have been based:
- GB: 18 winners with an additional 25 placings from 140 runners
- IRE: 0 winners with an additional 2 placings from 5 runners
Nottinghamshire Oaks Trainer Statistics
The leading trainer in the Nottinghamshire Oaks over the last 18 renewals is Sir Michael Stoute, who has won the race two times, with those two winners coming from Sun Maiden (2019) and Noon Star (2022).
Here are some of the top Nottinghamshire Oaks trainer statistics over the last 18 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Trainer | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Michael Stoute | 6-2-3 | -2.47 | -2.40 |
| James Fanshawe | 5-1-1 | +29.00 | +15.80 |
| Ralph Beckett | 5-1-2 | -3.43 | -1.56 |
| Andrew Balding | 4-1-2 | +5.00 | +3.18 |
| Saeed bin Suroor | 4-1-2 | +4.00 | +2.15 |
| Ed Walker | 3-1-1 | +10.00 | +5.20 |
| Charlie Fellowes | 3-1-2 | +4.00 | +5.75 |
| Lucy Wadham | 3-1-2 | +1.00 | +2.18 |
| Martyn Meade | 2-1-1 | +10.00 | +6.60 |
| Henry Candy | 2-1-1 | +8.00 | +4.40 |
Nottinghamshire Oaks Jockey Statistics
The leading jockey in the Nottinghamshire Oaks over the last 18 renewals is Jamie Spencer, who has won the race three times, with those three winners coming from Power Girl (2006), Set To Music (2012) and Secret Gesture (2014).
Here are some of the top Nottinghamshire Oaks jockey statistics over the last 18 renewals (R = Runners, W = Winners, P = Places including winners, Win LSP is based on 1pt Win and EW LSP is based on 0.5pt Win & 0.5pt Place):
| Jockey | R-W-P | Win | EW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Spencer | 7-3-4 | +12.07 | +8.13 |
| Jim Crowley | 6-1-2 | -4.20 | -2.40 |
| Andrea Atzeni | 4-1-2 | +8.00 | +4.50 |
| Oisin Murphy | 4-1-1 | +5.00 | +1.80 |
| Rob Hornby | 3-1-1 | +6.50 | +4.10 |
| Ryan Moore | 3-1-1 | -1.27 | -2.00 |
| Luke Morris | 2-1-1 | +11.00 | +6.20 |
| David Probert | 2-1-1 | +8.00 | +4.40 |
| Harry Bentley | 2-1-1 | +6.00 | +3.20 |
| Stevie Donohoe | 2-1-1 | +5.00 | +2.75 |
2026 Nottinghamshire Oaks Trends
Favourites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 2, 5, 3, 3, 1, 1, 1, 5, 1, 2, 4, 7, 4, 1, 7, 1, 7, 4
The percentage shown is the proportion of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones, as you would expect them to do well.
- 18 / 18 (71%) - Highest Placed is not Cl2-3/Cl5-6
- 18 / 18 (75%) - Within the first 6 of the market
- 18 / 18 (76%) - Had 2 - 7 placings (Non-Hcps)
- 18 / 18 (83%) - Dam is not SAF/USA bred
- 18 / 18 (86%) - Fewer than 2 placings (Season)
- 18 / 18 (87%) - Highest Run is not Cl2-4/Cl6
- 18 / 18 (87%) - Not on HY/FM/STD (LTO)
- 18 / 18 (88%) - In a field of 6 - 15 (LTO)
- 18 / 18 (88%) - Ran in 5 - 21 races (Career)
- 18 / 18 (89%) - Ran in 2 - 10 races (1 Year)
- 18 / 18 (89%) - Carried 117 - 133lbs (LTO)
- 18 / 18 (89%) - Ran in 2 - 11 races (Non-Hcps)
- 18 / 18 (89%) - Fewer than 2 placings (90 Days)
- 17 / 18 (60%) - Achieved an RPR of 99+ (Last 5)
- 17 / 18 (77%) - Won within last 6 starts
Remember to use the trends listed above, along with the Nottingham racing predictions, to see if you can find the winner of the Nottinghamshire Oaks. Did you know that we have an OLBG Betting School section on OLBG? It is a place to help you improve your betting experience with articles covering numerous topics.
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Nottinghamshire Oaks Trend Analysis
✅ The trend factor, which has produced 9+ winners and shows the best LSP, an LSP of +43.98, is when runners had a different jockey than when they last won.
❌ The worst performing factor that has failed to produce a single winner is when runners had 1 career place in Non-Handicap, when backing these, the trend shows a record of 0-28.
Here are the most recent winning draws, along with the further placings in brackets:
- 2025: Winner in 1 (5) [6 Runners]
- 2023: Winner in 9 (4,1) [10 Runners]
- 2022: Winner in 5 [4 Runners]
- 2021: Winner in 4 (8,5) [8 Runners]
- 2019: Winner in 7 (1) [7 Runners]
The courses that have produced the most winners of the Nottinghamshire Oaks are Newmarket (Rowley), Doncaster, York and Haydock; there have been a total of 2 winners from each of those courses.
Looking over the past renewals, these are the stallions whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Nottinghamshire Oaks:
- Danehill Dancer (2 Wins)
- Frankel (2 Wins)
- Galileo (2 Wins)
Looking at the winning odds over the last 18 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was Dash To The Front in 2007, winning for James Fanshawe at odds of 33/1 under the guidance of Oscar Urbina. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 18 renewals, there have been 6 winning favourites in the race. Remember to use the best racing tipsters along with the information on this page to find a bet on the 2026 Nottinghamshire Oaks.
Route to the Nottinghamshire Oaks
Many trainers target races as preparation for the Nottinghamshire Oaks. These are the races which the recent winners ran in before coming here:
| Info | Last Race |
|---|---|
| 2025 - Ambiente Amigo Kempton (AW) - 2nd of 14 (33/1) | Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Rosebery Handicap |
| 2023 - One For Bobby Naas - 3rd of 12 (11/1) | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bluebell Stakes |
| 2022 - Noon Star Ascot - 6th of 13 (2/1) | Ribblesdale Stakes |
| 2021 - La Lune Doncaster - 11th of 13 (29/1) | Betfair Exchange British EBF Gillies Fillies Stakes |
| 2019 - Sun Maiden York - 3rd of 6 (16/1) | Middleton Stakes |
| 2018 - Mia Tesoro Newmarket (Rowley) - 4th of 8 (66/1) | Dahlia Stakes |
| 2017 - Wilamina Newmarket (Rowley) - 15th of 15 (9/1) | Rosemary Stakes |
| 2016 - Elbereth Ayr - 4th of 10 (16/1) | British Stallion Studs EBF Tennents Rothesay Stakes |
| 2015 - Mutatis Mutandis Windsor - 1st of 7 (6/1) | Keith Harte Bloodstock Handicap |
| 2014 - Secret Gesture York - 2nd of 8 (9/2) | Middleton Stakes |
Article Contributor Information
We are fortunate to have an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of this Nottinghamshire Oaks Preview are Andy and James. They both work on the Horse Racing Tips team, overseeing the tipsters and managing the tip settlement, while also creating and managing all the horse racing event previews for Flat racing.
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