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Kentucky Oaks 2018 field: Horses, jockeys and post positions

By Shea Corrigan

LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 03: Sassy Sienna trains on the track during morning workouts in preparation for the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 03: Sassy Sienna trains on the track during morning workouts in preparation for the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on May 3, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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The Kentucky Oaks is the unofficial Derby Friday opener. Here’s the complete horse list, jockey list, post positions and betting odds for the race.

Happy May — it’s almost time for the Kentucky Derby, but first, the weekend’s proceedings begin with the Kentucky Oaks. On Friday evening, May 4, the fillies race first in the Kentucky Oaks. The gather Louisville faithful — decked appropriately in pink to honor breast and ovarian cancer survivors — to see the girls race, raise money and get the Derby party started.

Whether you’re a casual horse racing fan or a die-hard fan, Kentucky Oaks is a great way to get into the spirit of the Derby — but you’ll need to know who’s in the race.

Here is the final horse list for the Kentucky Oaks field, complete with jockeys and odds.

1. Sassy Sienna (Gary Stevens) – 15-1 odds

2. Coach Rocks (Luis Saez) – 12-1 odds

3. Classy Act (Brian Hernandez, Jr.) – 15-1 odds

4. Chocolate Martini (Javier Castellano) – 12-1 odds

5. Wonder Gadot (John Velazquez) – 20-1 odds

6. Kelly’s Humor (Irad Ortiz, Jr.) – 30-1 odds

7. Rayya (Drayden Van Dyke) – 15-1 odds

8. Heavenhasmynikki (Calvin Borel) – 15-1 odds

9. Take Charge Paula (Jose Ortiz) – 15-1 odds

10. Midnight Bisou (Mike Smith) – 5-2 odds

11. My Miss Lilly (Joe Bravo) – 10-1 odds

12. Patrona Margarita (Ricardo Santana, Jr.) – 30-1 odds

13. Eskimo Kisses (Corey Lanerie) – 15 -1 odds

14. Monomoy Girl (Florent Geroux) – 2-1 odds

Monomoy Girl and Midnight Bisou are the easy favorites, with most of the field sharing 15-1 or 12-1 odds. For those that love a long shot, Patrona Margarita and Kelly’s Humor are the girls for you.

Coverage of the Kentucky Oaks begins at 12 p.m. ET on Friday live from Churchill Downs. NBCSN and the NBC Sports app with broadcast the undercard races first, as well as the Survivors Parade. At 5 p.m. ET, the official Oaks program begins and the race’s post time is currently listed as 6:12 p.m. ET.

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