The Golden Eagle is one of the world’s richest turf races, held over 1500 metres at Randwick for four-year-olds in late spring. In 2025, the $10 million feature was claimed by the brilliant mare Autumn Glow, trained by Chris Waller and ridden to victory by James McDonald.
Recent Golden Eagle Winners
- 2025 – Autumn Glow: Chris Waller’s elite filly extended her perfect unbeaten streak to eight, running down her rivals under James McDonald as the dominant $1.75 favourite.
- 2024 – Lake Forest: William Haggas trained the British raider to a brilliant front-running victory down under, ridden to perfection by Cieren Fallon at $17 odds.
- 2023 – Obamburumai: Japanese-trained star Obamburumai produced a breathtaking acceleration from the back under Damian Lane to capture the riches at $8.50 odds for Keiji Yoshimura.
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Barrier | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Autumn Glow | James McDonald | Chris Waller | 8 | 55.5 kg | $1.75 |
| 2024 | Lake Forest | Cieren Fallon | William Haggas | 3 | 57.5 kg | $17.00 |
| 2023 | Obamburumai | Damian Lane | Keiji Yoshimura | 16 | 57.5 kg | $8.50 |
| 2022 | I Wish I Win | Luke Nolen | Peter Moody | 13 | 57.5 kg | $6.50 |
| 2021 | I’m Thunderstruck | Hugh Bowman | Mick Price & Michael Kent Jr. | 15 | 57.5 kg | $4.40 |
| 2020 | Colette | Glen Boss | James Cummings | 12 | 55.5 kg | $8.00 |
| 2019 | Kolding | James McDonald | Chris Waller | 13 | 57.5 kg | $7.00 |
Full List of Golden Eagle Winners since 2019
Inaugurated in 2019 by Racing NSW and won by Kolding, the Golden Eagle quickly established itself as a marquee slot-race feature specifically restricted to four-year-olds.
| Year | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Autumn Glow | James McDonald | Chris Waller |
| 2024 | Lake Forest | Cieren Fallon | William Haggas |
| 2023 | Obamburumai | Damian Lane | Keiji Yoshimura |
| 2022 | I Wish I Win | Luke Nolen | Peter Moody |
| 2021 | I’m Thunderstruck | Hugh Bowman | Mick Price & Michael Kent Jr. |
| 2020 | Colette | Glen Boss | James Cummings |
| 2019 | Kolding | James McDonald | Chris Waller |
Golden Eagle Records
Horses to win the Golden Eagle more than once
Because the Golden Eagle is strictly restricted to four-year-olds only, no horse can compete in or win the race more than once.
Most Successful Golden Eagle Trainers
- Chris Waller (2 wins): Kolding (2019), Autumn Glow (2025)
- Other single-winner trainers: William Haggas, Keiji Yoshimura, Peter Moody, Mick Price & Michael Kent Jr., James Cummings.
Most Successful Golden Eagle Jockeys
- James McDonald (2 wins): Kolding (2019), Autumn Glow (2025)
- Other single-winner jockeys: Cieren Fallon, Damian Lane, Luke Nolen, Hugh Bowman, Glen Boss.
Golden Eagle Race Winner & Odds
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Track: Randwick, Sydney, NSW
- Distance: 1500m
- Conditions: Set Weights
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money: $10 million
- First Run: 2019
- Current Champion: Autumn Glow
Golden Eagle odds are available, so bet now on the big race.
Golden Eagle 1500m (All In)
| 1. Sheza Alibi | ||
| 2. Autumn Boy | ||
| 3. Beiwacht | ||
| 4. Skyhook | ||
| 5. Amazing Journey (Not Nominated) | ||
| 6. Apocalyptic | ||
| 7. Attica | ||
| 8. Mr Miller | ||
| 9. Napoleonic | ||
| 10. Beadman | ||
| 11. Decorum | ||
| 12. Matias | ||
| 13. Navy Pilot | ||
| 14. Panova | ||
| 15. Regal Award | ||
| 16. Roulette King | ||
| 17. Salty Pearl | ||
| 18. Sass Appeal | ||
| 19. Sixties | ||
| 20. Within The Law |
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 25/10/2026 06:44:07 PM (Pacific/Auckland)