The 91st running of the Irish Oaks was held on Saturday 13th July 1985 over 1 mile 4 furlongs of The Curragh. The winner won €141,300 and was owned by Michael Sobell and Arnold Weinstock, trained by Major Dick Hern and ridden by Willie Carson. The winner won by 2 1/2 lengths in 2 minutes 39.9 seconds, with 1/2 length back to the third.

IRISH OAKS 1985

HELEN STREET (Bay filly by Troy out of Waterway) SR 1910

The winning owner won €141,300 (The equivalent of £354,100 in today's terms based on Bank of England inflation calculator).

The Youtube link below is a 2 minute 47 second clip of the 1985 Irish Oaks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N71mqJN673w

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Pos. Horse Weight Jockey Owner Trainer
1 HELEN STREET 9.0 Willie Carson Michael Sobell, Arnold Weinstock Dick Hern
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