Question: what is the difference between the kentucky oaks and the kentucky derby?
Answer: The Kentucky Oaks vs. The Oaks is a gender-specific race, allowing only 3-year-old female horses, or fillies, to qualify and compete. The Derby, however, is open to eligible colts, geldings or fillies. ... The Kentucky Oaks is 1 1/8 miles long, while the Derby is extended a furlong at 1 1/4 miles.