Chris Waller
Chris Waller had already trained a winner of this race: Hungry Heart (2021). With this win, the stable leads the 2026 trainers' table on 10 Group 1 wins. The stable also saddled Soverato (fifth) in this edition.
Australia
Randwick · 11.04.26
Watch the racePurse€ 616,800
Distance2400 metres
Winning time2m 28.62s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
Conditions3-year-old fillies
Runners12
Stories of this Result
James McDonald
With this win, James McDonald moved to 12 Group 1 wins this season, 8 wins clear at the top of the 2026 jockeys' table. The jockey had come close here before: Bargain was third in 2021 and Orchestral was third in 2024.
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Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
12 runners · prize money to 10th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
8thStand My Ground3yo mare by North Pacific × Only MineTyler SchillerM Chevalier15.77€ 6,200
11thLa Morra3yo mare by Toronado × Evo CampoRegan BaylissJohn Thompson31.54
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 11.04.26Ohope Wins
Ocean ParkSire
Choux ManiaDamby Redoute's Choice
DamChoux Mania
Ohope Wins is out of Choux Mania (Redoute's Choice) and is the only winner from her dam's four runners. Choux Mania is a half-sister to Jimmy Choux, Horse of the Year, a five-time Group 1 winner and later a sire.
Second damCierzo
Second dam Cierzo (Centaine).
Third damGale
Third dam Gale (Wild Rampage).
Connections
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Treasurethe MomentAlabama Express × Draconic Treasure | Matt LaurieDamian Lane | Yu Long InvestmentsYulong Investments Yulong Stud | ||
| 2024 | Autumn AngelThe Autumn Sun × Angel Of Mercy | Peter G Moody & Katherine ColemanMark Zahra | Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing, J Robinson, G H E Goyne, P J Blunden, P Cunningham, M L Abell, Mrs L Davis, B M Jackson, M Patullo & Snow Road ThoroughbredsArrowfield & Northern Farm | ||
| 2023 | PennywekaSatono Aladdin × Threepence | J V WallaceDamian Lane | Yu Long InvestmentsJim Wallace & Les Wallace | ||
| 2022 | El PatronessShamus Award × Sure You Can | Danny O'BrienDamian Lane | Balmerino Racing Partnership, C Mathieson, P Prendergast, D T & Mrs J O'Brien, J Gunston, J Ceglar, L Shiels, J Roughead & L M B Twenty-TwoDanny O'Brien | ||
| 2021 | Hungry HeartFrankel × Harlech | Chris WallerKerrin McEvoy | Mrs Y ZhangYulong Investments | ||
| 2020 | ColetteHallowed Crown × Libretto | James CummingsGlen Boss | GodolphinGodolphin |
History since 1926
Australian Oaks101Editions since 1926
0Multiple winners
100%Won by fillies or mares101 of 101 · 20 of the last 20
Record holders
Most wins since 19261MagpieDamsire · 1937, 1940, 1943, 1947, 19515 wins
2Sovereign EditionSire · 1971, 1973, 1977, 19844 wins
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| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ohope WinsOcean Park × Choux Mania | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Yu Long InvestmentsGartshore Bloodstock | 3.00 | |
| 2025 | Treasurethe MomentAlabama Express × Draconic Treasure | Matt LaurieDamian Lane | Yu Long InvestmentsYulong Investments Yulong Stud | 2.00 | |
| 2024 | Autumn AngelThe Autumn Sun × Angel of Mercy | Peter G Moody & Katherine ColemanMark Zahra | Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing, J Robinson et alArrowfield Group Pty Ltd | 6.00 | |
| 2023 | PennywekaSatono Aladdin × Threepence | Jim WallaceDamian Lane | The Galloping Wekas Jazweka SyndicateJ V & L D Wallace, Central | 5.00 | |
| 2022 | El PatronessShamus Award × Sure You Can | Danny O'BrienDamian Lane | Balmerino Racing Partnership, C Mathieson et alBalmerino Racing Partnership Trust, O'Brien Thoroughbreds | 26.00 | |
| 2021 | Hungry HeartFrankel × Harlech | Chris WallerKerrin McEvoy | Mrs Y ZhangYulong Investments | 5.00 | |
| 2020 | ColetteHallowed Crown × Libretto | James CummingsGlen Boss | GodolphinGodolphin | 3.00 | |
| 2019 | Verry ElleegantZed × Opulence | Chris WallerJames McDonald | Jomara Bloodstock Ltd et al.JD Goodwin | 2.00 | |
| 2018 | UnforgottenFastnet Rock × Memories of You | Chris WallerHugh Bowman | Magic Bloodstock Racing, C J Waller et alRoncon | 4.00 | |
| 2017 | BonnevalMakfi × Imposingly | Murray Baker & Andrew ForsmanHugh Bowman | T W Jarvis, A R Lawrence & J A RattrayCity Bloodstock Limited | 4.20 | |
| 2016 | Sofia RosaMakfi × Bislieri | Stephen MarshHugh Bowman | Jml Bloodstock LtdMr G Harvey | 4.80 | |
| 2015 | Gust Of WindDarci Brahma × Starrystarrynight | John SargentTye Angland | O J WongW K Chow | 17.00 | |
| 2014 | Rising RomanceEkraar × Post Romance | Donna LoganJames McDonald | John & Brian Carter & Ross PowellCarter Bloodstock Ltd | 6.00 | |
| 2013 | Royal DescentRedoute's Choice × Mulan Princess | Chris WallerNash Rawiller | G. HarveyMr G Harvey | 4.00 | |
| 2012 | StreamaStratum × Pensiamo | Guy WalterHugh Bowman | G R J Coghlan, Mrs P R Coghlan & Ms S L CoghlanBrook Pastoral Pty Ltd | 1.40 | |
| 2011 | AbsolutelyRedoute's Choice × Catshaan | Michael KentBrad Rawiller | Gilgai Farm SyndicateTeeley Assets Ltd | 31.00 | |
| 2010 | Once Were WildJohannesburg × Wildesong | Gai WaterhouseNash Rawiller | Strawberry Hill Stud Syndicate, M Carnegie & T KenMilburn Creek Thoroughbred Stud, Peter Mason & Tony De Saxe | 9.00 | |
| 2009 | DaffodilNo Excuse Needed × Spring | Kevin GrayHugh Bowman | G J & M J ChittickG J & J M Chittick | 13.00 | |
| 2008 | Heavenly GlowSpinning World × Starsphere | Allan DenhamRobert Thompson | M Stitt, Mrs D Hughes, D Barber et alG W & Mrs A P Hayden | 4.00 | |
| 2007 | Rena's LadyArena × Boisterous Lady | Gary PortelliMichael Rodd | G Smith et alG C Smith, D Lambert, S Matula, C Cottman, R Rangi, B Berman & M Kirkbeck | 19.00 | |
| 2006 | Serenade RoseStravinsky × Rose of Tralee | Lee FreedmanGlen Boss | T J Hughes Et AlBest Western Group Pty Ltd | 1.55 | |
| 2005 | DizelleZabeel × Danelagh | John HawkesCorey Brown | K Biggs Enterprises Pty Ltd SyndicateK Biggs Enterprises Pty Ltd & Porter Street Investments Pty Ltd | 4.60 | |
| 2004 | Wild IrisSpectrum × Wild Violet | Guy WalterLarry Cassidy | O P & Mrs K H TaitO P Tait | 2.40 | |
| 2003 | Sunday JoySunday Silence × Joie Denise | Gai WaterhouseLenny Beasley | Strawberry Hill Stud SyndicateArrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd & Ognis Pty Ltd | 7.00 | |
| 2002 | Republic LassCanny Lad × Swift Seasons | Guy WalterGlen Boss | D R FlemingMr D R Fleming | 3.00 | |
| 2001 | Rose ArchwayArchway × Nazaan | Clarry ConnersBrian York | K Barnes, K Collier Et AlEddie & Jack Hirsch | 8.50 | |
| 2000 | Coco CobannaCasual Lies × Cobanna | Gai WaterhouseShane Dye | Cloros Family SyndicateWindsor Park Stud Ltd | 16.00 | |
| 1999 | Grand ArchwayArchway × Mean Eyes | Graeme RogersonShane Dye | G Rogerson, P Favretto, K Ely et al | 2.62 | |
| 1998 | On AirMi Preferido × Kaoru Flight | Anthony CummingsJ Marshall | Mrs B L Cummings et al | 7.00 | |
| 1997 | DanendriDanehill × Stormy Exchange | Bart CummingsGlen Boss | Dato Tan Chin Nam & Wynyarra Stud | 2.38 | |
| 1996 | KenbelleKenmare × Gilt Kingdom | —J Sheehan | — | 15.00 | |
| 1995 | Circles Of GoldMarscay × Olympic Aim | —G Eades | — | 21.00 | |
| 1994 | AlcoveEl Qahira × Brigette | —— | — | 13.00 | |
| 1993 | MahayaSir Tristram × Concia | —— | — | 4.50 | |
| 1992 | My Brilliant StarCopper Kingdom × Centida | —— | — | 9.00 | |
| 1991 | TriscayMarscay × Tristram Lady | —— | — | 3.50 | |
| 1990 | DominoGrosvenor × Tupelo Honey | —— | —Jim Campin (Chequers Stud) | 5.50 | |
| 1989 | ResearchImperial Prince × Outing | Clarry Conners— | —Newhaven Park Stud | 2.11 | |
| 1988 | Savana CityNew Regent × Lady OWar | —— | — | 7.50 | |
| 1987 | Bounding AwayBiscay × Who Can Say | —— | — | 3.25 | |
| 1986 | Just NowSemipalatinsk × Tautina | —— | — | 2.75 | |
| 1985 | Our SophiaNoble Bijou × Mellition | —— | — | 2.00 | |
| 1984 | La SouvronneSovereign Edition × La Couronne | —— | — | 4.00 | |
| 1983 | StarzaanZamazaan × Bellota | T. GreenG. Willets | — | 16.00 | |
| 1982 | SheracoLord Dudley × Chellissa | —— | — | 3.50 | |
| 1981 | November RainEstaminet × Clystalla | —— | — | 5.50 | |
| 1980 | Lowan StarBiscay × Ursula Lauderdale | —— | — | 4.50 | |
| 1979 | Valley Of GeorgiaCentury × Sudi | —— | — | 34.00 | |
| 1978 | InvadeBold Minstrel × Miss Macbeth | —— | — | 26.00 | |
| 1977 | SurroundSovereign Edition × Micheline | Geoff Murphy— | — | 2.11 | |
| 1976 | How NowIn the Purple × Fair Diana | —— | — | 4.50 | |
| 1975 | SufficientMinor Portion × Jahanara | —— | — | 34.00 | |
| 1974 | LeilaniOncidium × Lei | Bart Cummings— | Andrew PeacockIan MacRae | 3.00 | |
| 1973 | AnalieSovereign Edition × Nalei | —— | — | 2.50 | |
| 1972 | GossiperConvamore × Panrita | —— | — | 3.75 | |
| 1971 | WaikikiSovereign Edition × Blue Breeze | —— | — | 2.75 | |
| 1970 | Gay PossLe Filou × Sweet Time | —— | — | 3.25 | |
| 1969 | Flying FableSnark × Miss Pilot | —— | — | 9.00 | |
| 1968 | LowlandAgricola × Impeccable | —— | — | 2.11 | |
| 1967 | Farmer's DaughterAgricola × Geneve | —— | — | 1.57 | |
| 1966 | Dual QuestRobber Prince × Dual Vista | —— | — | 5.00 | |
| 1965 | Light FingersLe Filou × Cuddlesome | Bart Cummings— | W. J. BroderickV. F. Dawson | 1.44 | |
| 1964 | Jane HeroPersian Book × Golden Jane | —— | — | 5.50 | |
| 1963 | Arctic StarArctic Explorer × Sadiya | —— | — | 1.80 | |
| 1962 | Indian SummerEdmundo × Condenser | —— | — | 2.25 | |
| 1961 | Wenona GirlWilkes × Golden Chariot | Maurice McCarten— | Lloyd Foyster | 1.40 | |
| 1960 | PiqueSummertime × Sweet Nymph | —— | — | 3.50 | |
| 1959 | ChicolaEmpyrean × Libyan Lass | —— | — | 2.75 | |
| 1958 | Gay SatinRock and Rye × All Satin | —— | — | 1.40 | |
| 1957 | SandaraSandastre × Aloof | —— | — | 1.80 | |
| 1956 | Evening PealDelville Wood × Mission Chimes | Peter LawsonGeorge Podmore | Mr & Mrs R WhiteKia Ora Stud (Scone, NSW) | 4.50 | |
| 1955 | SabahEmpyrean × Rezan | —— | — | 3.25 | |
| 1954 | EdelweissCragsman × Bintali | —— | — | 4.50 | |
| 1953 | WaterladyMidstream × Best Wishes | —— | — | 2.00 | |
| 1952 | Wayside BloomWayside Inn × Sunbloom | —— | — | 8.00 | |
| 1951 | True CourseMidstream × Urunalong | —— | — | 1.40 | |
| 1950 | ElusiveBrueghel × Questionable | —— | — | 7.50 | |
| 1949 | PersistMacarthur × Grail Girl | —— | — | ||
| 1948 | JalnaDhoti × Gallantic | —— | — | ||
| 1947 | Sweet ChimeLe Grand Duc × Korimako | —— | — | ||
| 1946 | Rose BayLe Grand Duc × Nahu | —— | — | ||
| 1945 | RibbonTalking × Advance Australia | —— | — | ||
| 1944 | FlightRoyal Step × Lambent | —— | — | ||
| 1943 | Flying ShuttleDouble Remove × Box On | —— | — | ||
| 1942 | Whisper LowBeau Pere × Aissa | —— | — | ||
| 1941 | SessionMarconigram × Manumit | —— | — | ||
| 1940 | ClimaxExcitement × Miss Jean | —— | — | ||
| 1939 | Early BirdThe Buzzard × Early Girl | —— | — | ||
| 1938 | Sweet MyraBuoyant Bachelor × Myra'S Miss | —— | — | ||
| 1937 | Sal VolatileSalmagundi × Voleuse | —— | — | ||
| 1936 | CerezaHeroic × Rhea | —— | — | ||
| 1935 | LimyrisLimond × Pomyris | —— | — | ||
| 1934 | Leila ValeHeroic × Maltgilla | —— | — | ||
| 1933 | Roman SpearSpearhead × Royal Romance | —— | — | ||
| 1932 | GallanticHeroic × Esther | —— | — | ||
| 1931 | TantrumRosewing × Pomace | —— | — | ||
| 1930 | Gay BallerinaLord Quex × Lady Ball | —— | — | ||
| 1929 | LoquaciousMagpie × Charleville | —— | — | ||
| 1928 | JustifyArchery × Taringamutu | —— | — | ||
| 1927 | PersuasionThe Welkin × Flowery Speech | —— | — | ||
| 1926 | ValicareValais × Courante | —— | — |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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