Lingfield Oaks Trial


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The Oaks Trial Stakes is a Listed flat horse race in Great Britain open to three-year-old fillies. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 133 yards (2553 yd) at Lingfield Park in May.

History
The event serves as a trial for the Epsom Oaks. Prior to World War II, it was called the Oaks Trial Plate. It became the Oaks Trial Stakes after the war.

The left-handed track at Lingfield Park is similar to that at Epsom. It has an undulating, cambered terrain with a sharp downhill turn into the home straight.

The Oaks Trial Stakes was formerly contested over 1 mile and 4 furlongs. It held Group 3 status from 1971 to 1985, and was relegated to Listed level in 1986. It was cut to its present distance in 1990.

Several contenders have subsequently won the Oaks. The most recent was Anapurna, the winner in 2019.

Records
Leading jockey since 1960 (6 wins):
 * Pat Eddery – Suni (1978), Out of Shot (1984), Bahamian (1988), Asterita (1995), Lady Carla (1996), Santa Sophia (2003)

Leading trainer since 1960 (7 wins):
 * Henry Cecil – Tants (1982), Mill on the Floss (1986), Rafha (1990), Lady Carla (1996), Ramruma (1999), Double Crossed (2001), Midday (2009)

Earlier winners

 * 1933: Look Alive
 * 1934: Shining Cloud
 * 1935: Milldoria
 * 1936: Miss Windsor
 * 1937: Ruby Red
 * 1938: Night Bird
 * 1939: Foxcraft
 * 1940–45: no race
 * 1946: Iona
 * 1947: Solpax
 * 1948: Angelola
 * 1949: Squall
 * 1950: Stella Polaris
 * 1951: Chinese Cracker
 * 1952: Zabara
 * 1953: Nectarine
 * 1954: Angel Bright
 * 1955: Ark Royal
 * 1956: No Pretender
 * 1957: Crotchet
 * 1958: None Nicer
 * 1959: Mirnaya
 * 1960: Running Blue
 * 1961: Impudent
 * 1962: Nortia
 * 1963: Amicable
 * 1964: Beaufront
 * 1965: Quita
 * 1966: Varinia
 * 1967: Javata
 * 1968: Our Ruby
 * 1969: Sleeping Partner
 * 1970: Pulchra