This year's Melbourne Cup Carnival will conclude on Thursday, with the running of the annual VRC Oaks at Flemington slated for November 9th.
After a hectic few days that saw Riff Rocket win the Derby and Without A Fight claim the Melbourne Cup, the attention now turns to some of the best three-year-old fillies in the country vying for a total of $1 million in prize money.
She's Extreme took out last year's race, while other recent winners include Miami Bound and Jameka.
The Sporting News has all the details on the 2023 VRC Oaks below.
What is the VRC Oaks?
Introduced in 1861, the VRC Oaks is a set-weights race contested by three-year-old fillies each spring, competing for a share in $1 million worth of total prize money.
The race is run over 2500 metres and first earned Group 1 status in 1979.
When is the 2023 VRC Oaks?
This year's VRC Oaks raceday will take place on Thursday, November 9th.
It will be the eighth of nine races at Flemington and is expected to jump at 5.10pm AEDT.
How to watch the 2023 VRC Oaks
This year's VRC Oaks raceday will be broadcast live on both Channel 10 and Sky Racing.
VRC Oaks 2023 tickets
To purchase tickets for this year's VRC Oaks, click here.
VRC Oaks 2023 prize money
The prize money for the VRC Oaks sits at $1 million, with the winning connections taking home $600,000.
VRC Oaks 2023 final field, barriers and betting odds
The final field and barriers have been confirmed, with the likes of Zardozi and Tropical Squall at the top of the betting market.
Odds courtesy of Dabble, correct as of November 8th. Say HEY to the social bet, Download the DABBLE app.
| Runner (Barrier) | Jockey | Trainer | Odds |
| 1. Tropical Squall (3) | Adam Hyeronimus | G.Waterhouse/A.Bott | $3.90 |
| 2. Zardozi (6) | James McDonald | James Cummings | $3.00 |
| 3. Amazonian Lass (13) | Tim Clark | G.Waterhouse/A.Bott | $9.00 |
| 4. Served Cold (11) | Blake Shinn | Danny O'Brien | $130 |
| 5. Harlow Mist (9) | Michael Dee | John Sargent | $17 |
| 6. Coco Sun (7) | Damian Lane | T & C. McEvoy | $41 |
| 7. Basilinna (2) | Damien Oliver | E & D. Browne | $9.00 |
| 8. Aethelflaed (12) | Mark Zahra | Matthew Smith | $7.50 |
| 10. Ethel Maude (10) | Rhys McLeod | P.Carey/H.Walker | $26 |
| 11. Peaky Ridge (8) | Declan Bates | Peter Chow | $126 |
| 12. Vieste (5) | Dean Yendall | Benjamin Smith | $126 |
| 13. Another You (1) | Jamie Kah | Dan O'Sullivan | $61 |
| 14. Everlasting Kiss (4) | Ben Melham | T.Busuttin/N.Young | $81 |
VRC Oaks past winners
| 2022 | She's Extreme |
| 2021 | Willowy |
| 2020 | Personal |
| 2019 | Miami Bound |
| 2018 | Aristia |
| 2017 | Pinot |
| 2016 | Lasqueti Spirit |
| 2015 | Jameka |
| 2014 | Set Square |
| 2013 | Kirramosa |