Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) have announced the creation of a new Oaks Division for fillies as part of a 10-race series, expanding opportunities for female thoroughbreds in major American horse racing.
The initiative adds a dedicated division for fillies to the racing calendar, complementing existing premier events for three-year-old females such as the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs and the Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga Race Course.
Details regarding the specific races, schedule, and purse structure for the new series were not immediately disclosed. The collaboration between Churchill Downs Incorporated and NYRA signals a coordinated effort to enhance the developmental pathway for fillies across the sport's two most historic racing circuits.
