LIVE 2026 Kentucky Oaks: Everything you need to know about Oaks Day Racing

May 01, 2026 TwinSpires.com

The 'Run for the Lilies' is Here!

The 152nd Kentucky Oaks (G1) has officially taken center stage at Churchill Downs. An elite field of three-year-old fillies is ready to face off for a spot in the winner’s circle, and the energy under the Twin Spires is electric.

To ensure you don’t miss a beat of today’s stakes races, we’re stationed trackside to bring you LIVE odds, expert picks, exclusive interviews, breaking news, results and more.

Let the races begin!

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Reddit AMA | Special Guest Schedule | Kentucky Oaks Day Post Times

Reddit AMA

Join Jason Beem to talk all things Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby as we lead up to the Oaks on Friday night.  He's been announcing horse races for 20 years and even called the favorite for this year’s Kentucky Oaks, Zany, at Tampa Bay Downs in February.  You can also hear him talk racing four days a week on the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast brought to you by TwinSpires.

The action continues on Kentucky Oaks Day and the highlight of the weekend, the Kentucky Derby. Check out our schedule below and join us each day for expert picks, content, and great conversation.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE REDDIT AMA!

Schedule

Kentucky Oaks Day | 3:30 PM ET -- 8:30 PM ET
Kentucky Derby Day | 12:30 PM ET -- 6:30 PM ET

Kentucky Oaks Schedule of Special Guests

3:30 PM -- 4:30 PM ET | Keeler Johnson
4:30 PM -- 5:30 PM ET | Kellie Reilly
5:30 PM -- 6:30 PM ET | Dean Keppler
6:30 PM -- 7:30 PM ET | Vance Hanson
7:30 PM -- 8:30 PM ET | Reddit AMA with Jason Beem and Guests

Kentucky Oaks Day Post Times