Proxima Dea won the Group 1 Crown Oaks over 2500 metres at Flemington Racecourse on Thursday, extending her unbeaten record and marking her as one of the country's leading three-year-old fillies.
The win came on Oaks Day, the fourth day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, traditionally known as Ladies Day. Thousands of racegoers attended under clear skies and mild spring conditions.
Racewear and millinery were on display throughout the Flemington precinct for most of the day, with visitors travelling from across Australia and overseas for the occasion.
Oaks Day is held each November as part of the four-day Melbourne Cup Carnival, alongside Derby Day, Melbourne Cup Day and Stakes Day. The carnival combines racing with fashion and hospitality events across the week.
Proxima Dea's victory was the highlight of Thursday's card at Flemington, adding to a season in which she has not been beaten.
The Melbourne Cup Carnival continues with Stakes Day on Saturday, the final day of racing for 2026.