Randwick Racecourse is gearing up for an exciting Saturday of thoroughbred action as Day 1 of The Star Championships gets underway. With four Group 1 events on the card, fans are in for a treat—especially with the prestigious Doncaster Mile taking center stage.
First run in 1866, the Doncaster Mile remains one of the crown jewels of Sydney’s racing season. The 1600m contest attracts a high-caliber field each year, promising intense competition and thrilling finishes.
Gringotts is currently the frontrunner in the betting markets, according to odds from Swiftbet, after a standout performance in the George Ryder Stakes last week at Rosehill.
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s edition of the Doncaster Mile.
When is the 2025 Doncaster Mile?
The 160th running of the Doncaster Mile is locked in for Saturday, April 5th, 2025. It’s the eighth race on a jam-packed 10-race program and is scheduled to jump at 4:35 p.m. AEDT.
How to Watch the Doncaster Mile 2025
TV Broadcast: Channel 7
Live Stream: Sky Racing
Fans can tune into Channel 7 or Sky Racing for live coverage. Sky Racing is also available to stream via your Swiftbet account.
Confirmed Field, Barriers and Odds for the 2025 Doncaster Mile
Odds provided by Swiftbet.
| Barrier | Horse | Weight | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Gringotts | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 14 | Linebacker | 49kg | $7.50 |
| 12 | Swiftfalcon | 49kg | $8 |
| 1 | Tom Kitten | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 18 | Another Wil | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8 | Firestorm | 50kg | $10 |
| 19 | Royal Patronage | 54.5kg | $12 |
| 21 | Moira | 54kg | $19 |
| 5 | Stefi Magnetica | 54.5kg | $20 |
| 2 | Rise At Dawn | 54kg | $31 |
| 24 | Geoglyph | 55kg | $34 |
| 16 | Pericles | 55kg | $34 |
| 10 | Just Folk | 54kg | $34 |
| 17 | Kovalica | 53.5kg | $35 |
| 13 | Port Lockroy | 53.5kg | $35 |
| 3 | Encap | 51kg | $35 |
| 9 | Ducasse | 50kg | $46 |
| 7 | Militarize | 55kg | $51 |
| 11 | Celestial Legend | 54kg | $67 |
| 15 | Iowna Merc | 52kg | $67 |
| 4 | Al Mubhir | 53kg | $81 |
| 20 | Anisette | 54kg | $101 |
| 22 | New Energy | 52.5kg | $126 |
| 23 | Sandpaper | 50kg | $151 |
Doncaster Mile Conditions
The Doncaster Mile is a 1600-metre Group 1 race run under handicap conditions. It’s open to horses aged three years and older.
Prize Money for the 2025 Doncaster Mile
This year’s Doncaster Mile boasts a $4 million prize pool. Here’s the breakdown:
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1st Place: $2.3 million
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2nd Place: $750,000
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3rd Place: $375,000
Past Winners of the Doncaster Mile
Here’s a quick look at the last 10 winners of the iconic race:
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Celestial Legend |
| 2023 | Mr Brightside |
| 2022 | Mr Brightside |
| 2021 | Cascadian |
| 2020 | Nettoyer |
| 2019 | Brutal |
| 2018 | Happy Clapper |
| 2017 | It’s Somewhat |
| 2016 | Winx |
| 2015 | Kermadec |
How to Get Tickets
Keen to catch all the action live at Royal Randwick? You can buy tickets here.