The Oaks is an original classic greyhound racing competition.

It was first run at White City Stadium from 1927[1] until 1958,[2][3] and gained classic status in September 1939, becoming the seventh classic race but due to the war it was suspended until 1945.

[5][6] In 2013 the Greyhound Racing Association (GRA) decided to move the event to sister track Belle Vue Stadium and just five years later, during 2018, it switched to Towcester following the decision by GRA to reduce their major race schedule.

[7] A sixth change of venue was necessary in 2018 following the sudden closure of Towcester, leading owner John Turner stepped in to save the event with a late scheduling being organised in December at Swindon Stadium.

[9] The event stayed at Perry Barr and with the introduction of new sponsors in the form of Premier Greyhound Racing the prize money pot was increased significantly for the 2022 edition.