Saturday’s big race at the Curragh seems to be all about one horse – the Aidan O’Brien-trained Minnie Hauk, who is the red-hot favourite in the market. However, are there any Irish Oaks trends or stats to cling to if wanting to take on this latest Ballydoyle star filly?
Minnie Hauk All The Rage To Give Aidan O’Brien A Record-Extending Eighth Irish Oaks Win
Having out-gunned Whirl in a gusty Epsom Oaks win last time out, the Aidan O’Brien-trained Minnie Hauk looks to have Saturday’s Irish Oaks in the bag – well, if the betting is to be believed.
This daughter of wonder horse Frankel is already odds-on with the best horse racing betting sites in the UK and will be looking to give O’Brien an eighth win in the Curragh race.
The form of that recent Epsom win has also since been given a shot in the arm, with the runner-up Whirl winning the Pretty Polly Stakes at the end of June.
Meaning Minnie Hauk’s form is now even hotter than her price with the layers.
While, the worrying thing for the other horses taking her on is, she’s only had four career starts (winning three) – so there is probably still more improvement to come.
Does Minnie Hauk Tick The Irish Oaks Trends?
In short – she does. Well, pretty much all of the main ones.
Yes, when looking at the key Irish Oaks stats below, the hot Irish Oaks jolly also has a lot going for her.
She’s just about run in the last six weeks (give or take a few days), so gets a thumbs up here.
While having won last time out, coming from the top three in the betting and also being trained by a certain Aidan O’Brien – then there is not a lot to cling to for those trying to look elsewhere for the winner.
The Irish Oaks has also seen six Epsom Oaks winners follow-up in the last 22 years – which equates to a fair 27% return.
With the most recent Snowfall in 2021.
The Irish Oaks trends all point to Minnie Hauk swooping again to land her fourth career win.
Recent Irish and Epsom Oaks Winners
- 2021 – Snowfall
- 2017 – Enable
- 2010 – Snow Fairy
- 2009 – Sariska
- 2006 – Alexandrova
- 2004 – Ouija Board
You can also see Andy Newton’s ITV Racing tips and horse racing best bets for all Saturday’s LIVE races.
Irish Oaks Trends and Stats 2025 📊📈
See below the key Irish Oaks trends and stats, which you can use to apply to the final runners.
- 20/22 – Ran within the last 6 weeks
- 19/22 – Placed 1st or 2nd in last race
- 18/22 – From the top 3 in the betting
- 16/22 – Priced 9/2 or shorter in the betting
- 16/22 – Won between 1-2 times before
- 15/22 – Won their last race
- 15/22 – Favourites placed
- 14/22 – Won over 1m4f
- 10/22 – Irish-trained winners
- 10/22 – Raced in the Epsom Oaks last time out
- 10/22 – Won by a UK-based trainer
- 9/22 – Favourites
- 8/22 – Winning distance, 3 lengths or more
- 7/22 – Won a Group One before
- 7/22 – Trained by Aidan O’Brien (3 of the last 9)
- 6/22 – Won the Epsom Oaks that season
- 3/22 – Ridden by Ryan Moore (2 of the last 4)
- 2/22 – Trained by John Gosden (2 of the last 8)
Aidan O’Brien Has Won The Irish Oaks Seven Times
No trainer has won the Irish Oak more times than Aidan O’Brien with seven successes.
But this is still four less than his haul of 11 winners in the Epsom version.
However, with Minnie Hauk expected to take the 2025 running, O’Brien should be moving onto eight winners in this Curragh Group One on Saturday.
His first success in the race came with Alexandrova on 2006, who also won the Epsom Oaks that year.
While his most recent winner was Savethelastdance in 2023, who was ridden by Ryan Moore.
Aidan O’Brien Irish Oaks Winners
- Alexandrova (2006)
- Peeping Fawn (2007)
- Moonstone (2008)
- Bracelet (2014)
- Seventh Heaven (2016)
- Snowfall (2021)
- Savethelastdance (2023)
Irish Oaks 2025 Race Details ☘️
See below the details for the 2025 Irish Oaks, with the Curragh Group One being shown live on ITV Racing.
📅Date: Saturday 19th July 2025
⌚Time: 3:40pm
🏃Trip: 1m 4f
🏆Grade: Group One
🏇Racecourse: Curragh
💷Winner: €285,000
📺 TV: RTV / ITV Racing
Irish Oaks Recent Winners (Last 10 Years)
- 2024 – YOU GOT TO ME (15/2)
- 2023 – SAVETHELASTDANCE (10/11 fav)
- 2022 – MAGICAL LAGOON (5/4 fav)
- 2021 – SNOWFALL (2/7 fav)
- 2020 – EVEN SO (10/1)
- 2019 – STAR CATCHER (7/2)
- 2018 – SEA OF CLASS (11/4)
- 2017 – ENABLE (2/5 fav)
- 2016 – SEVENTH HEAVEN (14/1)
- 2015 – COVERT LOVE (7/1)
