The 2025 Golden Eagle runs on Saturday, November 1, at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney and the TAB NZ have all the best Golden Eagle betting odds and tips!
| 14. Autumn Glow (8) J: James McDonald 55.5kg 1x111T: Chris Waller | ||
| 4. Sepals (6) J: Ethan Brown 57.5kg 4x110T: Cliff Brown | ||
| 1. Evaporate (7) J: Nash Rawiller 57.5kg 1x512T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | ||
| 7. Depth Of Character (2) J: Jason Collett 57.5kg x0308T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | ||
| 12. Panja Tower (4) J: Kohei Matsuyama 56.5kg 41x1xT: Shinsuke Hashiguchi | ||
| 11. Cristal Clear (12) J: Braith Nock 57.5kg 41112T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | ||
| 3. Linebacker (5) J: Zac Lloyd 57.5kg 18x71T: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | ||
| 16. Modella (11) J: Chad Schofield 55.5kg 5x371T: Lee & Cherie Curtis | ||
| 5. Willydoit (10) J: Tim Clark 57.5kg 14x87T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 15. Perfumist (1) J: Rachel King 55.5kg 60412T: Bjorn Baker | ||
| 6. Fully Lit (13) J: Regan Bayliss 57.5kg 51232T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 10. Shangri La Spring (16) J: Tyler Schiller 57.5kg 47x74T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | ||
| 13. Seagulls Eleven (3) J: Tom Marquand 56.5kg 6218xT: H Palmer | ||
| 2. Feroce (9) J: Josh Parr 57.5kg 6x638T: Dominic Sutton | ||
| 8. Lord Penman (15) J: Joao Moreira 57.5kg x2772T: Chris Waller | ||
| 9. Mayfair (14) J: Dylan Gibbons 57.5kg 5x2x3T: Bjorn Baker |
The Golden Eagle Info
- 2025 The Golden Eagle Date: Saturday the 1st of November 2025
- Track Location: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Distance: 1,500m
- Conditions: 4YOs - Set Weights
- Status: Special Conditions
- Prize Money (AUD): $10,000,000
- First Run: 2019
- Reigning The Golden Eagle Winner: Lake Forest (2024)
As Australia’s premier set weights race for four-year-olds, this A$10 million showdown attracts the nation’s top equine talent who may otherwise have been sent into retirement at stud.
Access the latest Golden Eagle odds and expert tips to maximise your winning potential on this exclusive Sydney thoroughbred event at Randwick Racecourse (moved from Rosehill in 2025).
Our in-depth Golden Eagle race analysis, form guides, and betting insights will help you navigate the competitive field and select the next Golden Eagle champion.
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Golden Eagle Fast Facts
- Last mare to win The Golden Eagle: Colette (2020)
- Last favourite to win The Golden Eagle: I’m Thunderstruck ($3.50 in 2021)
- Notable Fact: The Golden Eagle is Australia’s second richest race following the $20 million The Everest!
Golden Eagle betting takes place on the world-famous race which is held at Australia’s Royal Randwick Racecourse on a Saturday in late October or early November annually.
It was previously held at Rosehill Gardens and the richest Rosehill race of the year before moving to sister track Randwick for the 2025 edition.
The 2025 Golden Eagle is being run at Royal Randwick instead of its traditional home at Rosehill Gardens due to a strategic decision by Racing NSW to elevate the race’s profile within Sydney’s Spring Carnival.
The move aligns the $10 million race with other marquee events like The Everest, Spring Champion Stakes, and the Big Dance, creating a four-week blockbuster carnival at Randwick. Racing NSW cited the race’s growing international prestige—highlighted by eight of the top 12 finishers from 2024 going on to win Group 1 races globally—and its status as NSW’s second most-wagered race as key reasons for the relocation.
The Special Conditions event does not hold Group status but is one of Australia’s most popular horse races.
Introduced in 2019, the Golden Eagle has rapidly ascended to become Australia’s second richest race, surpassing even the iconic Melbourne Cup in prize money.
In New Zealand, the Kiwi equivalent is the $1 million Aotearoa Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie in January as part of Karaka Millions Night in Auckland.
Of the A$10 million up for grabs 10% is dedicated to charity, and the Golden Eagles has reshaped the spring racing landscape by offering a lucrative target for four-year-old thoroughbreds.
Held over 1500 meters, the Golden Eagle complements Sydney’s existing Group 1 races, creating a compelling spring racing carnival.
By focusing exclusively on four-year-old runners, the event has carved a unique niche, attracting top-class horses and ensuring a thrilling spectacle for racing fans.
The Golden Eagle forms the final leg of Sydney’s prestigious “Grand Slam”, following the Golden Slipper for two-year-olds and the Golden Rose for three-year-olds. A remarkable A$5 million bonus awaits any horse that conquers all three races, creating an additional incentive for owners and trainers to target this rare achievement.
The following season, Golden Eagle graduates still racing as five-year-olds are likely to target the $2 million Five Diamonds (1800m) race.
What makes the Golden Eagle so special?
The Golden Eagle’s position during the peak of spring racing in Australia on the same day the Melbourne Cup Carnival kicks off further south with Victoria Derby Day at Flemington, it’s lucrative prize money and conditions allowing only four-year-old runners to compete all make it a prestigious and much sought-after prize.
Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the renowned spectacular every season to see if their bets on the Golden Eagle were successful!
The Golden Eagle, which is a high point of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival, currently not only offers millions in prize money but also bragging rights with jockeys, trainers and owners across the globe all wanting to add their names to the list of Golden Eagle champions.
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The Golden Eagle tips on which horse will win the next edition flood in as the countdown to the famous race heats up.
The Golden Eagle field attracts a line-up of champion four-year-old horses each season with runners often coming off Group 1 lead-up runs earlier in the spring in both Sydney and Melbourne.
Expert 2025 Golden Eagle Tips
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- Top 2 – No. 14 Autumn Glow
- Top 3 – No. 3 Linebacker
- Top 4 – No. 8 Lord Penman
AUTUMN GLOW (8) heads into the Golden Eagle as the mare with the perfect record and the weight of expectation, and she’s earned every bit of it. Unbeaten in seven starts, including three wins at Randwick, she’s proven herself a genuine specialist at the track and a rising force in Australian racing. Her last-start victory in the Epsom Handicap was nothing short of dominant, and she now looks to follow in the footsteps of Kolding, who completed the rare Epsom–Golden Eagle double in 2019. Barrier eight gives her every chance to settle just off the pace, and with Kiwi-born superstar James McDonald sticking — fresh off his fourth straight Ladbrokes Cox Plate win — the confidence in the camp is sky-high. Trained by Chris Waller, who knows how to peak his runners for the big stage, she is chasing history and looks well placed to deliver. If she handles the step back to 1500m and gets the right run, her turn of foot could be devastating. Even at the short odds, she’s the one TAB NZ punters should be backing for a Top 2 finish with confidence.
LINEBACKER (5) looms as the genuine danger to the favourite, and his recent form suggests he’s ready to peak. The son of Super Seth was ultra-impressive last start, putting a 2.6-length gap on his rivals in the Silver Eagle from a wide draw — a performance that turned heads and confirmed his credentials. Already a Group 1 winner thanks to his Randwick Guineas triumph over Broadsiding, he returns to familiar territory with confidence and fitness on his side. His Doncaster run was full of merit, finishing just over a length off Stefi Magnetica in a blanket finish — and she’s since franked that form with a win in The Invitation. Forget the Tramway first-up effort — he was cast out in barrier 16 and still found the line strongly. Now drawn far better in gate five and sticking with Zac Lloyd, he maps to get the run of the race. Back up to 1500m suits perfectly, and he’s ticking all the boxes for punters looking for value with genuine winning claims.
LORD PENMAN (15) may be overlooked in the market at $61, but Kiwi punters shouldn’t dismiss his chances. The Waller-trained gelding — a New Zealand-bred runner — draws wide in barrier 15, but gains a serious advantage with Joao Moreira, the ‘Magic Man’, taking the reins. Moreira’s cool head and timing in big races could be the difference if this sets up for the swoopers. His second behind the runaway Silver Eagle winner was a solid effort, and he’s been quietly improving with each run this campaign. Expect him to be ridden cold and saved for one late burst — a tactic Moreira has perfected across the globe. With upside, a proven finisher, and the Waller polish, form mine he is a genuine roughie worth slotting into your exotics. If the pace is strong and the backmarkers get their chance, he’s capable of delivering a late surprise.
The Golden Eagle Tips
The Golden Eagle tips on what horse will win the Golden Eagle this year are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans.
When looking at the Golden Eagle race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in the Golden Eagle field are proven over or around the 1500m distance?
- Who the key Golden Eagle trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Golden Eagle field this year?
- Golden Eagle barrier statistics and where your Golden Eagle betting selections are drawn.
- The Golden Eagle horses that come via a lead-up run in the Toorak Handicap earlier in the spring.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Golden Eagle race tip?
The event itself takes around one and a half minutes for the competing horses to run the 1500m trip depending on track conditions.
Usually the official Golden Eagle winner and winning Golden Eagle trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Golden Eagle result.
The Golden Eagle Race Records
What is the fastest Golden Eagle winning time?
1 minute 27.90 seconds set by I’m Thunderstruck on a Good (3) track in 2021.
What is the largest Golden Eagle winning margin?
0.51 lengths by Lake Forest in 2024.
The first five editions from 2019 – 2023 were all won by 0.4 lengths or under!
Who is the shortest-priced Golden Eagle winner?
I’m Thunderstruck ($3.50 in 2021).
Who is the longest-priced Golden Eagle winner?
Lake Forest ($19 in 2024).
The Golden Eagle: Lead-Up Races to The Golden Eagle
What are the best Golden Eagle lead-up races to look at when placing a Golden Eagle bet? Key Golden Eagle lead-up races include the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) and the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m).
The Epsom Handicap – Golden Eagle double was last completed in the same year by Kolding (2019).
The Toorak Handicap – Golden Eagle double was last completed in the same year by I’m Thunderstruck (2021).
The Golden Eagle Tips: New Zealand-Bred Horses in the Golden Eagle
Betting on the New Zealand born and bred horses in the field is more and more popular as Golden Eagle tips favour the Kiwi-foaled four-year-olds who have won three of the opening five from 2019 – 2023.
Since the first New Zealand-bred Golden Eagle winner Kolding back in 2019, the Kiwi-born but Australian-trained horses are increasingly dominating the Golden Eagle tipping and results.
The other New Zealand-bred Golden Eagle winners following Kolding are I’m Thunderstruck (2021) and I Wish I Win (2020).
Colette (2020) is the sole Australian-bred Golden Eagle winner so far, while the international raider Obamburumai (2023) was Japanese-bred and trained.
The Golden Eagle Tips for a Trifecta
The Golden Eagle tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Golden Eagle results.
The horse to finish on top of the Golden Eagle trifecta is your Golden Eagle winner, the runner who outran all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a Golden Eagle trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.
A Golden Eagle trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Golden Eagle to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Adding the favourite into your Golden Eagle trifecta bet is a risky option based on the fact only one favourite has won as of 2023.
Key Golden Eagle Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s Golden Eagle by considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for The Golden Eagle. Our Golden Eagle betting tips available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge provide detailed win rate statistics.
- Place Percentages: Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Golden Eagle race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses starting from midfield barriers have historically shown a higher success rate in The Golden Eagle.
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Past Golden Eagle Results
Past Golden Eagle winners, jockeys, trainers, barriers, and weights carried to victory dating back to the race’s inauguration in 2019 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner – Age/Gender
Breeding |
Jockey | Weight (kgs) | Trainer/s | Barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE FOREST (GB) 3C NO NAY NEVER (USA) – LADY AQUITAINE (USA) EL PRADO (IRE) |
CIEREN FALLON | 56.5 | W J HAGGAS | 8 | |
| OBAMBURUMAI (JPN) 3C DISCREET CAT (USA) – PINK GERBERA (JPN) DEEP IMPACT (JPN) |
J PARR | 56.5 | KEIJI YOSHIMURA | 2 | |
| I WISH I WIN (NZ) 4G SAVABEEL (AUS) – MAKE A WISH (NZ) PINS (AUS) |
L NOLEN | 57.5 | PETER G MOODY | 10 | |
| I’M THUNDERSTRUCK (NZ) 4G SHOCKING (AUS) – PRIMADONNA GIRL (NZ) EDENWOLD (CAN) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 57.5 | M PRICE & M KENT | 8 | |
| COLETTE (AUS) 4M HALLOWED CROWN (AUS) – LIBRETTO (IRE) SINGSPIEL (IRE) |
K JENNINGS | 55.5 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 6 | |
| KOLDING (NZ) 4G OCEAN PARK (NZ) – MAGIC STAR (AUS) DANZERO (AUS) |
G BOSS | 57.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 4 |
The Golden Eagle Betting Info
The Golden Eagle betting is open all year round at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-nomination Golden Eagle betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures Golden Eagle odds online.
All-In Golden Eagle betting markets are then available following the official Golden Eagle nominations taken in early September.
Betting on the Golden Eagle field is then available following final acceptances which close on the Tuesday of race week (Australian time).
2025 Golden Eagle Field
The Golden Eagle 2025 final field of 20, which is again expected to feature a strong international presence in the seventh edition of the $10 million feature, will be announced on the Tuesday of race week.
The official 2025 Golden Eagle barrier draw will be conducted at around 8pm (AEDT) and shown on ‘Fly Like an Eagle’ on Sky Thoroughbred Central on the Tuesday evening of race week.
The Golden Eagle Field & Acceptance Dates
It is crucial to take note of when the Golden Eagle field is out, what time the Golden Eagle declarations close and the official the Golden Eagle acceptance dates when placing a Golden Eagle bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.
The Golden Eagle field features a capacity of 20 horses with 4 emergencies.
See below for the official Golden Eagle field dates for 2025.
- 2025 The Golden Eagle Nominations: Close on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 12:00pm (Sydney time).
- 2025 The Golden Eagle Late Entries & First Acceptances: Close on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 12:00pm (Sydney time).
- 2025 The Golden Eagle Final Field: Revealed on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 9:00am (Sydney time).
- 2025 The Golden Eagle Barrier Draw: Announced on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 7:30pm (Sydney time).
Where can you bet on the Golden Eagle?
The best place to bet on this year’s Golden Eagle race is through the TAB NZ online.
The Golden Eagle Odds
The Golden Eagle odds and online betting tips on the Golden Eagle are dominated by proven Group 1 horses, graduates out of the Toorak Handicap and New Zealand-bred gallopers heading towards the event.
Where can I find The Golden Eagle odds?
For the latest odds and updates on The Golden Eagle race, TAB NZ is your go-to source. They provide real-time odds fluctuations, ensuring you have the most current information to make informed betting decisions. It’s crucial to monitor these odds closely, as they reflect the market’s perception of each horse’s chances, influenced by factors like form, barrier draw, and track conditions.
How to Place a Bet on the Golden Eagle
Want to know how to make a bet on the Golden Eagle race? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Golden Eagle betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Golden Eagle online.
You can place a Golden Eagle bet online anytime.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Golden Eagle.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the thrill of a $10 million showdown, the Golden Eagle is a race for everyone.
With Golden Eagle sweepstakes, a range of betting options, and the electric energy of the crowd should you be trackside, the Golden Eagle is more than just a race; it’s a thrilling event that captures the heart of the nation.
This iconic race showcases Australia’s finest four-year-old thoroughbreds and attracts racing enthusiasts from all over the globe.
How to Bet on the Golden Eagle in 2025?
1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.
2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.
3. Check out our Golden Eagle betting guide, Golden Eagle form guide and our expert Golden Eagle tips.
4. Choose a Golden Eagle bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or Golden Eagle Trifecta. There are many more Golden Eagle betting options available so make sure to check out our full Golden Eagle betting markets.
5. Select the Golden Eagle horse you want to bet on from the early markets or official Golden Eagle field once announced.
What are the popular betting markets for The Golden Eagle?
When it comes to betting on The Golden Eagle, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:
Exotics: These include Quinella, Trifecta, and First Four, where you predict the specific order of finishers, offering potentially higher payouts but requiring more precise predictions.
Win & Place: Bet on a horse to win or finish in the top places. This is one of the most straightforward and popular betting options.
Each-Way: A combination of win and place bets, providing a safety net if your chosen horse doesn’t win but finishes in the top positions.
What makes betting on the Golden Eagle so popular?
The fact that the Golden Eagle is the second richest race in Australasia, the even playing field of four-year-old contenders, and that it is one of the leading spring races held down under make it a must watch and must bet on horse racing event.
The Golden Eagle prize money puts it second on the list of Australia’s richest horse races surpassing Flemington’s A$8.56 million Melbourne Cup (3200m) and second only to the A$20 million The Everest (1200m).
The Golden Eagle Prize Money
The Golden Eagle ranks among Australia’s richest races with prize money upped to A$10 million in total in 2022 with prize money paid down to 18th place.
To incentivise horse owners and trainers, an A$5 million bonus is available for any horse that can complete the Golden Slipper, Golden Rose, and Golden Eagle treble.
Furthermore, 10% of the prize money is donated to charity, reflecting the event’s commitment to giving back to the community.
How much does the Golden Eagle winner get?
The winning Golden Eagle horse receives a total of A$5,250,000 in prize money.
See below for the official breakdown of the Golden Eagle prizes on offer from the Golden Eagle winner to the 18th horse to cross the finish line in the official the Golden Eagle results.
- First: A$5,250,000
- Second: A$2,000,000
- Third: A$1,000,000
- Fourth: A$500,000
- Fifth: A$250,000
- Sixth: A$175,000
- Seventh: A$120,000
- Eighth: A$120,000
- Ninth: A$100,000
- Tenth: A$75,000
- Eleventh: A$30,000
- Twelfth: A$30,000
- Thirteenth – Sixteenth: A$20,000
- Seventeenth – Eighteenth: A$10,000
- Equine Welfare Fund: A$150,000
- Jockeys Welfare Fund: A$100,000
The Golden Eagle is the biggest horse racing event for four-year-olds conducted at the Randwick racetrack over the all-important The Everest Carnival and is a highlight of the wider Sydney Spring Carnival.
How many horses can run in the Golden Eagle?
The Golden Eagle field has a limit of 20 starters plus four emergencies having been increased from 18 ahead of the 2022 edition.
The Golden Eagle race tips centre on proven four-year-olds that have good lead-up form or were part of the leading three-year-old pack the season prior, horses with previous experience at the track, and locally trained horses from Australia and New Zealand.
The Golden Eagle is a set weights race with geldings and entires carrying between 56.5kg and 57.5kg and the mares allocated 55.5kg.
The highest-rated horse in the Golden Eagle field dons the number one saddlecloth.
How many international horses have won the Golden Eagle?
Two. In 2023 the Keiji Yoshimura-trained Japanese raider Obamburumai made history as the first Golden Eagle winner from outside of Australia.
In 2024 the UK’s Lake Forest became the second when beating home fellow international, the French-trained Lazzat.
Betting on the Golden Eagle often favours the reigning the Golden Rose Stakes winner from the season prior, although no horse has claimed victory in both races to date.
The Golden Eagle race betting traditionally focuses on the locally-trained horses and graduates out of key lead-up races especially Melbourne’s Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield in early October.
For the best online betting on the Golden Eagle, consider tipping a horse to win both the Golden Eagle and a Group 1 middle-distance race over the carnival in a spring double!
How many mares have won the Golden Eagle?
One. The sole mare to beat home the boys in the Golden Eagle results to date was Colette in 2020 when the event ran for the second time.
What Time Does the Golden Eagle Start?
The Golden Eagle start time is traditionally scheduled around 4:45pm (AEDT) in Sydney.
- Queensland: 3:45pm
- New South Wales: 4:45pm
- Victoria: 4:45pm
- Tasmania: 4:45pm
- Northern Territory: 3:15pm
- ACT: 4:45pm
- Western Australia: 1:30pm
- UK & Ireland: 5:45am
- New Zealand: 6:45pm
- Japan: 2:45pm
- Hong Kong: 1:45pm
- Dubai: 9:45am
Note: Times listed are subject to change.
The Golden Eagle Barriers
When is the Golden Eagle barrier draw?
The highly anticipated Golden Eagle barrier draw takes place on the Tuesday of race week from 7:30pm (Sydney time). This crucial event, typically held at a special ceremony in Sydney’s CBD, determines the starting positions for the 20 runners. As jockeys and trainers anxiously await their fate, the barrier draw significantly impacts race strategies and betting markets.
The Golden Eagle barrier draw and allocated Golden Eagle gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.
Notable Golden Eagle barrier statistics to consider when placing your next Golden Eagle bet include:
- Barrier 8 is the latest Golden Eagle winning barrier with Lake Forest in 2024
- Barrier 8 became the first to produce more than one Golden Eagle winner with I’m Thunderstruck (2021) and Lake Forest (2024)
- Only one Golden Eagle winner from 2019 – 2024 has jumped from a double-digit gate with I Wish I Win overcoming gate 10 in 2022
Other Golden Eagle barriers to produce a winner: 4 (Kolding in 2019), 6 (Colette in 2020), 8 (I’m Thunderstruck in 2021 & Lake Forest in 2024), 2 (Obamburumai in 2023).
The Golden Eagle Betting Favourites
Favourites in Golden Eagle betting are those horses that jump at the shortest Golden Eagle odds.
Last Golden Eagle favourite to win: I’m Thunderstruck ($3.50 in 2021)
Last odds-on Golden Eagle favourite to win: None
Shortest-priced Golden Eagle favourite to win: I’m Thunderstruck ($3.50 in 2021)
Worst finish by a Golden Eagle favourite: 17th (Funstar at $4.80 in 2020)
From 2019 – 2024 just the one Golden Eagle favourite has saluted with I’m Thunderstruck ($3.50 in 2021).
The Golden Eagle Form
We offer a complete Golden Eagle form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Golden Eagle field in addition to insider Golden Eagle racing tips and betting odds.
Our Golden Eagle form guides include:
- Golden Eagle race preview and predictions
- Racing analysis on the event and runners
- Previous runs, barrier trials and lead-up statistics
- Key information on all horses in the race like trainer and jockey form
- Runner commentary
Whether you are just starting out tipping horses in the Golden Eagle or you are an expert Golden Eagle tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Golden Eagle.
How to Read The Golden Eagle Form Guide
Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how to interpret a horse’s form and performance indicators when looking at this year’s Golden Eagle form guide:
Barrier Position: Evaluate the horse’s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.
Recent Performances: Review the horse’s last few races, focusing on finish positions and the quality of competition faced.
Track and Distance Records: Check the horse’s performance on similar track conditions and distances to gauge suitability.
Jockey and Trainer Stats: Consider the success rates of the jockey and trainer combination, particularly in The Golden Eagle race.
Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to The Golden Eagle as this can impact performance.
The Golden Eagle Day Betting
The Golden Eagle Day betting is dominated by online Golden Eagle bets, but there are also a host of exciting support races that the TAB NZ offer top Sydney spring racing odds on.
Despite not being host to any Group status races, the prestige of the Golden Eagle and lucrative stakes on offer for it and the other events in Sydney that day make it a standout program for spring betting.
The other key Golden Eagle Day races to check out our insider Sydney racing tips for include the:
- A$3,000,000 Russell Balding Stakes (1300m) – formerly the Winners Stakes,
- A$750,000 Rosehill Gold Cup (2000m), and the
- A$500,000 Four Pillars Midway (1500m).
In Melbourne on Golden Eagle Day the action at Flemington Racecourse is headlined by the opening Melbourne Cup Carnival races taking place on Victoria Derby Day including the season’s top three-year-old stayers facing off in the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m).
The Everest Carnival
The Golden Eagle is part of The Everest Carnival which is the key festival of racing held in New South Wales over the spring in Australia. The multi-meeting carnival provides some outstanding betting opportunities for race fans on many of the richest races held in the country.
Strap in each September – November as Randwick and Rosehill come alive across eight weeks of heart-stopping racing headlined by The Everest Day.
Sydney’s spring racing season explodes into life with the thrilling Everest Carnival, boasting a staggering A$60 million in prize money. The A$20 million Everest headlines a stellar line-up of seven-figure races, attracting the world’s top sprinters competing for racing glory.
From the prestigious Epsom Handicap and Golden Rose Stakes to the iconic Golden Eagle and The Big Dance in Sydney on Melbourne Cup Day, the carnival offers a diverse range of contests to captivate racing enthusiasts.
The Everest Carnival race meetings are:
Sydney Surf to Turf Day (Randwick): Features the A$1 million 7 Stakes (1600m) and key The Everest lead-up with the running of the Group 2 The Shorts (1100m).
Golden Rose Day (Rosehill): Racing is headlined by the Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes (1400m) for three-year-olds.
Epsom Handicap (Randwick): A time-honoured meeting featuring a triple-shot of Group 1 racing action including the eminent mile showdown, the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m).
Hill Stakes Day (Rosehill): Headlined by the Group 2 A$2 million Hill Stakes (1900m).
The Everest Day (Randwick): Don’t miss out on your chance to back the next The Everest champion with the world’s richest turf race bringing Randwick to life!
Spring Champion Stakes Day (Randwick): Headlined by the three-year-old Victoria Derby-bound stayers doing battle in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m).
Golden Eagle Day (Randwick): Australia’s second richest race – the Group 1 A$10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) for four-year-olds headlines this bumper race day.
The Big Dance on Cup Day (Randwick): The first Tuesday of November may be famous for Victoria’s Melbourne Cup race at Flemington, but there is still lots on offer in Sydney on the same date including the A$3 million The Big Dance race.
Five Diamonds Ladies Day (Rosehill): The five-year-olds are the focus on the carnival’s last official race day in the A$2 million Five Diamonds (1800m).
Get your The Everest Racing Carnival bets on this spring at the TAB NZ!
The Golden Eagle Results
The Golden Eagle results are known when the event takes place on a Saturday in late October or early November with the race traditionally running around 4:45pm (AEDT) local time.
You can bet on the Golden Eagle race results nearly all year round with our futures Golden Eagle markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on the Golden Eagle results entails picking the Golden Eagle winning horse, and we can help you place an informed bet on the Golden Eagle with our Golden Eagle tips and form guide.
Other Golden Eagle results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete Golden Eagle finishing order shows what position every horse in the traditional 20-horse field ran.
Some punters even like to place bets on what horse will finish last in the Golden Eagle results!
The Golden Eagle exotic results show how all the exotic Golden Eagle bet types resulted like the Golden Eagle Quinella, Golden Eagle Exacta, Golden Eagle Trifecta, and Golden Eagle First Four.
The Golden Eagle Jockeys
Securing a ride in the Golden Eagle is a coveted goal for top jockeys. Winning this prestigious race can solidify a rider’s reputation and career, making it a highly sought-after achievement in the racing world.
What jockeys are riding in the Golden Eagle field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official Golden Eagle jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
Cieren Fallonis the latest Golden Eagle winning jockey aboard Lake Forest in 2024.
Who is the most successful Golden Eagle jockey?
It is a six-way tie ahead of the 2025 race with all six opening editions won by different hoops.
Who are the past Golden Eagle winning jockeys?
The jockeys to ride a Golden Eagle winner to victory so far are: Glen Boss (on Kolding in 2019), Koby Jennins (on Colette in 2020), Hugh Bowman (on I’m Thunderstruck in 2021), Luke Nolen (on I Wish I Win in 2022), Josh Parr (on Obamburumai in 2023), and the UK’s Cieren Fallon (on Lake Forest in 2024).
No female jockey has won the Golden Eagle to date but with Australia and New Zealand producing a host of champion female riders that could soon change!
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the 20 Golden Eagle horses this spring.
The Golden Eagle Trainers
Who is the most successful Golden Eagle trainer?
From 2019 – 2024 all five Golden Eagle winners were prepared by separate trainers with no trainer taking out the race more than once to date.
The past Golden Eagle winning trainers are: Chris Waller (with Kolding in 2019), James Cummings (with Colette in 2020), Mick Price & Michael Kent (with I’m Thunderstruck in 2021), Peter Moody (with I Wish I Win in 2022), Keiji Yoshimura (with Obamburumai in 2023), and William Haggas (with Lake Forest in 2024).
English horseman William Haggas is the latest Golden Eagle winning trainer having prepared the visiting Lake Forest for his 2024 victory.
The Golden Eagle Winners
Past Golden Eagle winners throughout history include:
Kolding (2019): The inaugural Golden Eagle in 2019 was won by Chris Waller’s star galloper Kolding, who arrived at the race off the back of an Epsom Handicap victory. This talented horse continued his winning ways, claiming the George Main Stakes in 2020 and the All Aged Stakes in 2021, solidifying his status as a champion.
Colette (2020): Godolphin’s Colette secured victory in the second edition, showcasing her versatility by triumphing on a Heavy (9) track. This win cemented her status as a top-class racehorse and highlighted her ability to perform in challenging conditions. She remains the only Golden Eagle winning mare to date.
I’m Thunderstruck (2021): After two years of upsets, the third edition of the Golden Eagle was finally claimed by a pre-race favourite. I’m Thunderstruck, starting at $3.50, proved too strong for his rivals, ending a sequence of unexpected winners in the prestigious race.
I Wish I Win (2022): Peter Moody’s star galloper, I Wish I Win, etched his name into racing history with a thrilling victory in the 2022 Golden Eagle. The gelding’s powerful finish saw him hold off a determined challenge from Fangirl to claim the $10 million prize. This triumph followed a stellar autumn campaign, solidifying I Wish I Win’s status as a top-class sprinter.
Obamburumai (2023): In a historic moment for Japanese racing, Obamburumai claimed victory in the 2023 Golden Eagle. The international star’s triumph marked the first time a Japanese horse had won the prestigious Australian race.
Lake Forest (2024): The UK duo of William Haggas and Cieren Fallon combined with the trainer and young jockey claiming a narrow upset with a rails run from Lake Forest to beat home the field at $19 odds.
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