Starters

| Champions | Color | Disqualifications | Fastest Runners | Nominees | Number of Starters | Sires | Track Condition |

Largest - 15 - 1879 and 1952

Smallest - 2 - 1890

Total - 1058

Average - 7.95

In 1959, two additions of the Kentucky Oaks were run. The first on May 1 won by Wedlock and the second run on May 6 won by Hidden Talent. Both started with fields of eight.

| Champions | Color | Disqualifications | Fastest Runners | Nominees | Number of Starters | Sires | Track Condition |