Kentucky Derby weekend is underway at Churchill Downs in Louisville, which means the 144th Kentucky Oaks race took place on Friday, May 4 to officially kickoff the festivities. The winner of the Kentucky Oaks in 2018 was none other than Monomoy Girl, who drew the No. 14 post before going on to win the $1 million race. Florent Geroux was the jockey riding Monomoy Girl for the sixth consecutive race.
Here is a look at Monomoy Girl as she crossed the finish line for the big win.
Congratulations to #KeeGrad Monomy Girl and @flothejock on victory in the 2018 @LonginesEq Kentucky Oaks @ChurchillDowns! #KYOaks
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— Breeders’ Cup (@BreedersCup) May 4, 2018
Wonder Gadot finished in second place, while Midnight Bisou, which was the second-favorite entering Friday’s race, claimed the third spot. There was some controversy because of the close finish between Monomoy Girl and Wonder Gadot, but the victory for Brad Cox’s race ultimately stood.
Along with the Kentucky Oaks, there were ten additional races throughout the afternoon.
Looking for the Kentucky Oaks results for 2018? Here’s a full list of the race winners at Churchill Downs including the winner of the 144th Kentucky Oaks.
144th Kentucky Oaks
- 14-Monomoy Girl $7.20/$4.60/$3.60
- 5-Wonder Gadot $14.00/$7.20
- 10-Midnight Bisou $3.20
Race No. 1
- 4-She’s Pretty Lucky $7.60/$4.00/$2.60
- 1-First Alternate $5.80/$3.00
- 6-Go Google Yourself $2.10
Race No. 2
- 4-Killay $13.20/$7.40/$4.6
- 13-Hot Zone $17.20/$8.80
- 2-Wild N Ready $3.60
Race No. 3
- 8-Bugle Notes $3.80/$3.40/$3.00
- 4-Bueno Bueno Bueno $7.60/$4.60
- 5-Encinitas $9.80
Race 4
- 8-Galton $26.20/$11.60/$8.00
- 12-Saham $9.60/$$6.20
- 6-Compass Zone $9.20
Race 5
- 3-Mia Mischief $5.00/$3.00/$2.20
- 5-Talk Veuve to Me $4.20/$3.40
- 6-Gas Station Sushi $3.00
Race 6
- 1-Salty $10.40/$5.00/$3.40
- 2-Farrell $11.40/$5.60
- 8-Martini Glass $3.00
Race 7
- 10-Will Call $15.60/$7.20/$4.20
- 6-Kid Perfect $13.40/$7.00
- 9-Bucchero $3.80
Race 8
- 4-Backyard Heaven $6.40/$4.00/$3.00
- 7-Hawaakom $13.20/$5.20
- 1-Good Samaritan $2.80
Race 9
- 6-Divine Mischief $10.40/$6.20/$3.80
- 8-She’s the Berries $16.40/$8.20
- 4-Upset Brewing $4.20
Race 10
- 7-Toinette $12.80/$5.20/$3.60
- 11-Rushing Fall $3.00/$2.40
- 6-Daddy Is A Legend $3.00
