The The Golden Eagle 2026 is a horse race run over 1500m at Randwick Racecourse, with $10,000,000 in prize money. The race is scheduled for Saturday, 31 October 2026.

Date
Saturday, 31 October 2026 (Confirmed)
Race time
4:45 pm AEDT
Racecourse
Randwick Racecourse
Distance
1500m
Prize money
$10,000,000

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Best Bet
3 Autumn Boy
Best Roughie
5 Attica
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The Golden Eagle 2026 Field
Randwick Racecourse | 1500m
October 31, 2026
4:45 PM
1. Beiwacht (10)
57.5kg
J: Nash Rawiller
T: Chris Waller
Just think the jury is out on him after the last couple of runs. To me, he is a Goldilocks horse that needs everything to fall into place.
2. Skyhook (16)
57.5kg
J: Chad Schofield
T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou
Looked the winner of the Silver Eagle but was nabbed late by Apocalyptic. Think he’s flying but 1500m seems a stretch at this level, especially from the gate.
3. Autumn Boy (5)
57.5kg
J: Zac Purton
T: Chris Waller
I think Autumn Boy will run very well at an each way price. I thought he was super in the Epsom. Didn’t quite get the best of luck but loved the way he kept chasing and finding the line. I reckon 1500m is his sweet spot and Zac Purton on board…he’ll be wanting to shut up the KYR Everest knockers.
4. Regal Award (4)
57.5kg
J: Lachlan Neindorf
T: Phillip & Tommy Stokes
Had front end control in the Toorak and tired late. Think with a more patient steer, he can be more effective and is a first four threat.
5. Attica (7)
57.5kg
J: Regan Bayliss
T: Joseph Pride
It’s rare to question Joe Pride and his planning…but the placement of Attica has been certainly interesting. Too keen in the Epsom so a forgive before going back to 1300m in the Silver Eagle and loved the way he kept chasing. I think he’s a must for exotics.
6. Brave Monarch (8)
57.5kg
J: Martin Harley
T: Chris & Corey Munce
Not disgraced in the Silver Eagle but was held and looks as though he’ll be held here.
7. Decorum (14)
57.5kg
J: Tim Clark
T: Michael Freedman
Stuck on really well in the Silver Eagle but just not sure he will run a strong 1500m at this level.
8. Mr Miller (9) (NZ)
57.5kg
J: Zac Lloyd
T: Chris Waller
Ridden too warm in the Epsom but stuck on really well. Tick over trial was very good, more patient steer, and I think he is one at a price that is quite dangerous.
9. Rivellino (12)
57.5kg
J: Dylan Gibbons
T: Kris Lees
He was very good in the Silver Eagle from the back but just don’t think he’s up to these. If he was mine, I’d be aiming him at The Gong/Ingham.
10. Estremo (17)
57.5kg
J: Sam Clipperton
T: Chris Waller
He’s flying this horse and is similar to Rivellino. Better placed elsewhere.
11. Platinum Pantheon (2)
57.5kg
J: Andrew Adkins
T: Lisa Latta
Should have won first up, then was just fair in the Silver Eagle. Maps to do no work…I think he is a must include in exotics.
12. Barrengarry (1)
57.5kg
J: Ms Alysha Collett
T: Joseph Ible
SCRATCHED
13. Federalist (11)
57.5kg
J: Tyler Schiller
T: Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes
SCRATCHED
14. Night Agent (13)
57.5kg
J: Tom Sherry
T: Kris Lees
Forgive/Forget the Silver Eagle. But not up to these.
15. Amazing Journey (15) (IRE)
56.5kg
J: Ms Saffron Osborne
T: Ciaron Maher
I think he is a nice horse…but I don’t think he’s nice enough to measure up here.
16. Sheza Alibi (6)
55.5kg
J: Luke Nolen
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman
All things equal, Sheza Alibi wins this. But, there is that query on the Might And Power run given how brutally it was run, and she got beaten by Land Legend. Three weeks and back to 1500m, on the road to Sydney…enough knocks there to say she’s not a bet, but she commands respect as a key prospect.
17. Apocalyptic (18)
55.5kg
J: Tommy Berry
T: Michael Freedman
Blessed in run and won the Silver Eagle. Gate is very sticky and not sure she can repeat the dose re effort.
18. Within The Law (3)
55.5kg
J: Ms Rachel King
T: Bjorn Baker
Loved her finale in the Silver Eagle and will map to do no work, launch late. Would not shock me at all if she bloused them.
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The Golden Eagle Information

The Golden Eagle is Australia’s second richest race in Australia behind The Everest as well as the third richest turf race in the world.

The race boasts a total prize pool of $10,000,000 and is at Set Weight conditions over 1500m for 4YO horses with 10% of the prize money given to the connections nominated charities.

The Golden Eagle will be run on Saturday the October 31, 2026 at Randwick Racecourse.

The field limit is 16 horses with the race introduced to lure the best 4YO horses in the country.

Autumn Glow wins The Golden Eagle at Rosehill

The Golden Eagle Prize Money

The Golden Eagle will become the second richest race in Australia behind the Everest. The 16 runners of the The Golden Eagle will race for a staggering $10,000,000 in prize money.

The winner of The Golden Eagle will collect $5,250,000 while the connections of the runner up will also take home $2,000,000 in prize money.

Prize Money Breakdown

1st $5,250,000 2nd $2,000,000
3rd $1,000,000 4th $500,000
5th $250,000 6th $175,000
7th & 8th $120,000 9th $100,000
10th $75,000 11th & 12th $30,000
13th – 16th $20,000 17th – 20th $10,000
Equine Welfare Fund: $100,000

 

The Golden Eagle Form Guide

The Set Weights race for 4YO over 1500m is expected to attract Australia’s and NZ’s best 4YO horses.

The form guide for the 2025 Golden Eagle will take into account lead-up runs, track & distance records and the barrier draw. Given the race will be run at Randwick Racecourse we will also look at horses who have performed at the venue in the past.

The prior years Golden Rose and Caulfield Guineas are likely to be the key raced punters will look at when accessing the form for the race.

How do i bet on the The Golden Eagle?

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When is the The Golden Eagle?

The The Golden Eagle 2026 will be run on Saturday, October 31 at Randwick Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is 4:45PM.

Where is the The Golden Eagle 2026?

The The Golden Eagle 2026 will take place at Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, October 31.

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The Golden Eagle Replay

 

The Golden Eagle Winners

  • 2025: Autumn Glow
  • 2024: Lake Forest
  • 2023: Obamburumai
  • 2022: I Wish I Win
  • 2021: I'm Thunderstruck
  • 2020: Colette
  • 2019: Kolding
 
 

The Golden Eagle News

    • Skyhook gets a $10million dollar bob in The Golden Eagle

      The star jockey spring carnival to remember continued when he partnered Skyhook to a thrilling win in the Group 1 $10 million Golden Eagle (1500m) at Royal Randwick today. This triumph came after he rode Tempted to win the Group 1 $20 million The Everest (1200m) two weeks ago. Schofield might… Read More »

       
    • The Golden Eagle 2026 – What the jockeys said

      Skyhook has claimed the $10 million Golden Eagle at Randwick, delivering a memorable Group 1 victory for trainers Gerald Ryan and Sterling Alexiou and jockey Chad Schofield. The four-year-old capped off an outstanding preparation with a determined performance, holding off a strong challenge from Decorum to secure one of the… Read More »

       
    • The Golden Eagle results and replay – (Skyhook) 2026

      View the results and replay for the 2026 The Golden Eagle. The The Golden Eagle was raced at Randwick racecourse on Saturday, 31 October 2026. BEST BOOKIES 💸: View the Best Online Betting Apps in Australia HERE! The Golden Eagle Replay: SKYHOOK WINS THE GOLDEN EAGLE ❤️🤍 NO LUCK FOR… Read More »

       
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