Kentucky Oaks 2023: Post Positions, Morning Line Odds

The field for the Kentucky Oaks is set. Fourteen fillies will race this Friday beneath the Twin Spires as the premier feature race leading up to Kentucky Derby 149.

Louisville trainer Brad Cox is seeking his third Kentucky Oaks victory with three entries, including the 5-2 favorite, Wet Paint. The filly has won three straight races, including the Grade III Honeybee and Fantasy.

The Grade 1, $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks is 1 1/8 miles this Friday at Churchill Downs. Post time is at 5:51 pm EST and can be seen on USA Network.

Kentucky Oaks Post Positions, Morning Line Odds and Jockey

1. Mimi Kakushi, 20-1, Mickael Barzelona

2. The Alys Look, 15-1, Javier Castellano

3. Gambling Girl, 15-1, Irad Ortiz

4. Southlawn, 8-1, Rey Gutierrez

5. Wonder Wheel, 12-1, Joel Rosario

6. Botanical, 4-1, Chris Landeros

7. Wet Paint, 5-2, Flavien Prat

8. Promiseher America, 30-1, Jorge Vargas Jr.

9. And Tell Me Nolies, 15-1, Ramon Vazquez

10. Flying Connection, 15-1, Florent Geroux

11. Defining Purpose, 12-1, Brian Hernandez Jr.

12. Dorth Vader, 20-1, Luis Saez (second choice)

13. Affirmative Lady, 10-1, John Velazquez

14. Pretty Mischievous, 10-1, Tyler Gafflione

AE 15: Taxed, 20-1, Rafael Bejarano

AE 16: Julia Shining, 15-1, Luis Saez (first choice)

AE 17: Hoosier Philly, 30-1, Edgar Morales