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The Metropolitan Information

The Metropolitan is a Group 1 race held at Randwick Racecourse in New South Wales each year and is the lone Group l for Sydney stayers during the Spring.

The Metropolitan (2400m) boasts a total prize pool of $750,000 and is for horses aged 3 years-old & older and is run open handicap conditions.

The Metropolitan 2026 will be run on October 3, 2026 at Randwick Racecourse.

The Metropolitan is an ideal launching pad towards the Caulfield Cup as we saw in 2005 and 2006 with Railings and Tawqeet winning the Metropolitan-Caulfield Cup double.

The race is a grave yard for favourites, with only two winning in the last decade.

Note: The dates provided on this page are not yet confirmed and may be subject to change. For accurate information, please refer to official sources.

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How do i bet on the The Metropolitan?

The easiest way to bet on the The Metropolitan is with an online betting site or app. We recommend the following bookmakers Neds, swiftbet, Unibet and Ladbrokes. Once you have signed up simply navigate your way to the correct market and click on the odds of the horse you wish to bet on.

When is the The Metropolitan?

The The Metropolitan 2026 is predicted to be run on Saturday, October 3 at Randwick Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.

Where is the The Metropolitan 2026?

The The Metropolitan 2026 will take place at Randwick Racecourse on the predicted date of Saturday, October 3.

How to live stream the 2026 The Metropolitan

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The The Metropolitan is scheduled to be run on October 3, 2026 so sign up to any of the compatible online bookmakers below and stream the race for free!

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The Metropolitan Replay

 

The Metropolitan Winners

  • 2025: Royal Supremacy
  • 2024: Land Legend
  • 2023: Just Fine
  • 2022: No Compromise
  • 2021: Montefilia
  • 2020: Mirage Dancer
  • 2019: Come Play With Me
  • 2018: Patrick Erin
  • 2017: Foundry
  • 2016: Sir John Hawkwood
  • 2015: Magic Hurricane
  • 2014: Opinion
  • 2013: Seville
  • 2012: Glencadam Gold
  • 2011: The Verminator
  • 2010: Herculian Prince
  • 2009: Speed Gifted
  • 2008: Newport
 
 

The Metropolitan News

    • Nobler puts spring in champion trainer’s step

      Emerging gelding Nobler is in line to book himself a spot on Chris Waller’s spring carnival team if he can stretch his brilliance to 2000 metres and notch his third successive win at Rosehill. The former Irish galloper is in his first Australian campaign but has been quick to make… Read More »

       
    • New Zealand Cup a wide open betting race

      The betting apps have equal favourites for the New Zealand Cup (3200m) this afternoon at Riccarton. It is $4 the field, with Just Charlie sitting alongside Titicaca, the former a last start Metropolitan winner from last Saturday while the latter ran second. Who Knows is at $8 on the second… Read More »

       
    • Maher sweats on Caulfield Cup make-up

      Ciaron Maher would love to have four shots at defending his Caulfield Cup crown, but half of his team could be stranded as emergencies, including a last-start Group 1 winner. Royal Supremacy’s place in the field could hinge on the plans for last year’s runner-up and 59kg topweight Buckaroo. The Metropolitan… Read More »

       
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    • Royal Supremacy too good in The Metropolitan

      The Ciaron Maher-prepared Royal Supremacy ($7.50) could be on a Melbourne Cup path following a strong win in the Group 1 $750,000 Metropolitan at Royal Randwick. In a stirring go, the five-year-old gelding held off race favourite Soul Of Spain ($4.80F) by 3/4 of a length. Stablemate to the winner… Read More »

       
 
 
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