The Golden Eagle Tips, Betting, Odds, Horses & More 2025

First run in 2019, The Golden Eagle has quickly grown into one of the biggest races on the racing calendar. The Golden Eagle will take place in 2025 on the 1st of November and is the key race at Rosehill Racecourse. It takes place on the same day as one of the biggest Group One races on the calendar, the Victoria Derby.

The first running of The Golden Eagle was won by Kolding and at that stage, the race was worth $8 million (now worth $10 million). The Golden Eagle is an extension of the “Golden” series of races taking place across the year in Sydney. The other “Golden” races include the Golden Slipper and the Golden Rose Stakes. 

If one runner goes on to win all three of these “Golden” races, they have successfully completed the “Golden Slam” and there is a cool $5 million of additional prize money up for grabs. This was put into place by Racing NSW to try and entice trainers and connections of horses to continue running and not retire their horses early to the breeding barn.

There are two other key races on The Golden Eagle Day, both of which aren’t Group 1s, but make for an epic day at Rosehill Racecourse (it’s no wonder many think Rosehill is one of the top tracks in the country). The other two races are the Rosehill Gold Cup and the Russell Balding Stakes.

When it comes to prize money, there is a mammoth $10 million on offer and 10% of this will go to charity (the connections of each runner get to choose which charity, but it has to be accredited with Racing NSW). It is also important to note that winners of the previous Golden Rose Stakes, Randwick Guineas and Arrowfield Sprint are exempt from the ballot.

OnlyRacing’s The Golden Eagle page has all the information you could ever need on the race and we will show you how and where to bet on the race. We will also get into the race and track history, as well as previous winners of The Golden Eagle.

Be sure to visit OnlyRacing.com.au closer to the meet on November 1 as we will provide our best tips and analysis of the runners in The Golden Eagle field. These tips will include best bets, next best as well as our best roughie to satisfy all your punting needs.

Here at OnlyRacing, we love horse racing, and we love horse racing tips! We strive to bring our loyal readers only the best-of-the-best tips! Free horse racing tips aren’t hard to find, but GOOD free horse racing tips are. That’s why our experts put in the hard yards, looking at all the data, to ensure we provide the most accurate Rosehill tips possible.

At this stage, our The Golden Eagle tips are not yet available. Our experts are waiting until the final field is confirmed and we know more details about the recent form of every single runner. When the time is right, we will provide our best bet, next best and best roughie for The Golden Eagle.

You’re already here, so check out what we put together in terms of tips for The Golden Eagle in 2024:

The Golden Eagle Best Bet - Joliestar 

Talk about an epic field! It was really difficult for me to decide which runner to place on top for The Golden Eagle in 2024, but the name I kept coming back to was Joliestar. We last saw Joliestar in The Everest where not a lot went right for her if I’m being honest. She’ll be looking for a bounce-back performance here, and I think she’ll get it.

At the time of writing, Joliestar is on the second line of betting, with odds of $5.00, thanks to PlayUp.The daughter of Zoustar is a Group 1 winner (in the Thousand Guineas). When looking at her most recent runners, it looks like she wants a race with a little more distance in it. She’ll get an extra 300m in this one, which will hopefully be more to her liking.

The Golden Eagle Next Best - Ascoli Piceno

The current $4.00 favourite with PlayUp, Ascoli Piceno, slots in as my next best for The Golden Eagle on Saturday. This will be the mare's first run in Australia this prep and last year, she went unbeaten in three starts (including a Group 1 victory). Last time out, she won a Group 3 in Nakayama.

She does draw a wide barrier, so it will take a monster effort from the mare here, which is one of the key reasons I don’t have her as my best bet. On the flip side, there are a couple of easy ticks; she carries the lightest weight of the race and gets gun jockey Joao Moreira in the saddle.

The Golden Eagle Best Roughie - Stefi Magnetica

There’s a bit of value floating around in The Golden Eagle field, so it was a bit of a tough one to nail down which one I would consider the best. In the end, I’ve sided with Steffi Magnetica. Another runner coming through The Everest and much like Joliestar, the mare will be looking for a bounce-back performance after finishing ninth out of 11th. 

I do see value in her though and she is currently paying $10 to win The Golden Eagle. She caught my eye earlier this year and it all came to a head in the Stradbroke Handicap, when she won by 0.2L. Her first run this prep saw her come second in The Shorts. Tackling this one third up and a rise in trip, she’ll be rock-hard fit and ready to give it her all.

Thinking about betting on The Golden Eagle? Well, there are a lot of things you need to know before you go placing any bets! You’ve got a lot of options available to you both when it comes to the range of betting apps available, as well as the range of horse racing betting markets.

It can be tricky to choose which bookie to bet with, but the angels here at OnlyRacing make it easy for you! You should go check out our bookmaker reviews page, here we go through all the best Australian betting sites and provide an in-depth look into them. Once you’ve gone through all the key information, it’s easy to make a decision on which bookie (or bookies) is best for you.

There are a few horse racing betting sites in particular that we are really loving at the moment and want to talk about specifically. Firstly, PlayUp! If you’re looking for the best betting sites bonuses, you can stop the search now that you’ve found PlayUp. Their unique betting promotions keep their punters happy all year round.

Another one of the best betting apps has to be Dabble. They are so dedicated to their betting app, you can’t even bet using a website, it’s only available through their app. They bring a unique approach to betting, which is focused more on the social and community aspect. You can Copy Bets, Follow Others and more through Dabble.

JuicyBet is another one of the bookies we love at the moment. They pride themselves on being as competitive as possible when it comes to horse racing odds. If you haven’t already, you should check them out, even if it’s just to see how much better their odds are!

Tada! There you have it OnlyRacing readers, our top three bookies for The Golden Eagle. If three just isn’t enough for you, no need to stress, just check out our “Betting Sites” section above! There’s plenty more where that came from.

The Golden Eagle Bet Types

You’ve got many betting options when it comes to The Golden Eagle. If you’re a seasoned punter, you probably already know all the different bet types available, but if you’re new to the game, check out the table here in this section.

It’s important to know all the bet types available, so you can choose an option you think you’ll have the most success with. We always recommend betting with the simpler markets available to you and once you have a better understanding, move to the more complex markets.

At this stage, The Golden Eagle field is yet to be determined. We usually have to wait until race week for the final field to be confirmed. However, if the history of the race is anything to go by, we know we will be seeing a crop of very talented runners lining up for the big race.

Some important dates to note for The Golden Eagle:

It’s important to understand that as the final field hasn’t been released, you’ll find that the odds for The Golden Eagle will be constantly changing. As more information comes to light about each potential runner, this will either increase or decrease their odds. 

Check out the 2024 field for The Golden Eagle while we wait for the 2025 field to be announced:

For the 2024 edition of The Golden Eagle, we saw a capacity field of 20 runners once again. There weren’t any emergencies listed though and this didn’t really matter in the end because we didn’t see any pre-race scratchings. This meant that all the original 20 runners took their place in the starting barriers.

In the world of horse racing, scratchings are very commonplace. This is even the case in major races like The Golden Eagle, where there is a huge amount of prize money up for grabs. There are many different reasons why a horse could be scratched, but in a race like The Golden Eagle, it is usually because the runner is not race-fit.

Another key factor that you should look into is the barrier draw. The barrier each runner jumps from can have an impact on race strategy and some runners prefer to start either wider or near the rail. The barrier draw can also have an impact on the odds of each runner as well.

We just touched on the barrier draw above, but we thought we would give it its own section and talk more about the barrier stats. Even though The Golden Eagle hasn’t been running for many years, it’s still a good idea to see which barriers have seen the most success as of right now.

Check out the most (and least) successful barriers for The Golden Eagle:

As there have only been a handful of races, there aren’t any patterns that have emerged just yet in The Golden Eagle. In 2024, we saw our first multi-win barrier, number eight and there still hasn’t been a winner from a barrier wider than 10. It will be interesting to see what patterns start to emerge over the years.

The Golden Eagle form guide is essential to look at if you’re going to bet on the race. Even with a race like The Golden Eagle, which has only been running for a handful of years, some patterns have already started to emerge. Taking a look at each individual runner and seeing how they have performed in the lead-up to the race is vital.

It can take a lot of energy to do the form guide, so instead of doing it yourself, just stay here and keep reading! We’ve gone through all the key form indicators for the race, which will help guide you in the right direction and hopefully, you’ll be able to back a winner for The Golden Eagle.

Firstly, four out of the six winners of The Golden Eagle have won at Group 1 level before going on to win this race. The two winners who haven’t previously won a Group 1 race include Obamburumai (2023) and Lake Forest (2024). 

So far in The Golden Eagle, only one favourite has won the race, which was I’m Thunderstruck in 2021. While favourites may not have the best record, up until 2024, all the winners of the race have been priced at $10 or less, so massive roughies aren’t winning the race either. In 2024, we saw Lake Forest win The Golden Eagle with odds of $19.

If you’re looking at specific races before The Golden Eagle, you should look at the Epsom Handicap as well as the Toorak Handicap. These two Group 1 races have produced two winners each in The Golden Eagle. In 2024, winner Lake Forest contested The Golden Eagle first-up.

Lastly, it’s a good idea to look at runners who have had success at Rosehill Racecourse, as well as runners at a similar distance (1,500m). We see a sprinkling of international runners in The Golden Eagle each year and they are certainly worth checking out.

Each year we see some of the best horses Australia and the world have to offer competing in The Golden Eagle, but only the best-of-the-best can go on and win the race. As The Golden Eagle has only been running for a handful of years, the team here at OnlyRacing have decided to go through every single horse that has won the race and provide more information.

You’ll find out more about each winning horse, what they were up to before they won The Golden Eagle and other important things, like how much prize money they’ve won! So, let’s not wait any longer, check out The Golden Eagle horses below:

Kolding - 2019

The first-ever winner of The Golden Eagle was Kolding in 2019. The gelding has also won three Group 1s throughout his career, including the All Aged Stakes, the George Main Stakes and the Epsom Handicap. In total, Kolding has amassed a total of almost $7 million in prize money, with a huge chunk of that coming from The Golden Eagle, of course!

Colette - 2020

In 2020, Colette became the first mare to win The Golden Eagle. She ended her career with a record of 25:8-5-0 which meant she placed more than 50% of the time when she was racing. She won two Group 1s, which included the Empire Rose Stakes along with the Australian Oaks. In the end, the total amount of prize money she earned during her career was just over $7 million.

I'm Thunderstruck - 2021

I’m Thunderstruck’s performance in the 2021 race was epic to say the least, beating out roughie Count De Rupee by just 0.2L! The gelding came into The Golden Eagle in some hot form, winning the Toorak Handicap in the run before The Golden Eagle. He has a solid record in Group 1 racing as well, currently at 14: 2-4-2. As well as this, he has gained over $8 million in prize money.

I Wish I Win - 2022

I Wish I Win won The Golden Eagle in 2022 and he currently enjoys a mammoth 89% place rate! He has a pretty solid record when he is favourite as well, currently at 7: 4-1-1. I Wish I Win has also gone on to win a Group 1, the T J Smith Stakes and he also came second in The Everest in 2023. A win in The Golden Eagle and a second in The Everest (the richest turf race in Australia) has helped I Wish I Win amass over $10 million in prize money.

Obamburumai - 2023

Obamburumai won The Golden Eagle in 2023 by just 0.2L. It was just his sixth career start, but so far has a record of 6:4-0-1, missing the placing just once throughout his career. The win in The Golden Eagle has to be the Japanese runner’s biggest win to date. He is yet to compete in Group company and the majority of his $5,250,000 prize money has come from The Golden Eagle.

Lake Forest - 2024

International raider, Lake Forest, won The Golden Eagle at big odds in 2024. Lake Forest won The Golden Eagle first-up and before he ran in this race, we hadn’t seen him since July! At the time of writing, the stallion has amassed almost $7 million in prize money and has a career record of 8:3-3-0.

Finding the best odds for The Golden Eagle can be hard work. You want not only to back the winner but also get the most possible bang for your buck. This is why it’s a good idea to check all the top horse racing betting apps to see what the odds are for the runner you are looking to back.

As we’ve already mentioned, the odds for each runner in The Golden Eagle will change constantly. Many factors go into the odds in horse racing markets, so if you see a price you like for a particular runner, jump on it while you have the chance! At this stage, The Golden Eagle odds have not yet been released by our favourite bookie, PlayUp.

If you’re looking to get some bets sorted eventually, the futures market should be available soon. With the futures market, it’s important to note that if the market is “Before Noms” then you will get your stake back if the horse you bet on doesn’t make the final field.

If the market is “All-In” then you unfortunately won’t get your stake back if your chosen runner doesn’t make the final field. With all this information handy, we believe the best time is to be when the market is “Before Noms”. In this market, you’ll also likely find better odds for your runner.

The Golden Eagle odds for the race in 2025 aren’t available just yet, but you can check out how the odds shaped up for the race in 2024 while you wait:

*Odds correct as of 31/10/2024.

The Golden Eagle, one of Australia's richest horse races, is known to bring in some of the best runners Australia and the world has to offer. It’s only a new race added to the calendar in Sydney, to compete with the Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne.

Let’s take a look at some interesting facts and stats about The Golden Eagle:

• With a cool $10 million in prize money, The Golden Eagle is the second-richest race in Sydney (after The Everest).
• The Golden Eagle is raced on the same day as the Victoria Derby, in Flemington.
• The race was brought in to compete with Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival which means the best jockeys (and trainers) are split between the two states in Spring.
• The Golden Eagle forms a “Golden Slam” with the Golden Slipper and Golden Rose Stakes. If a horse can win all three races, they stand to gain an extra $5 million prize money bonus.
• A total of 10% of The Golden Eagle’s prize money goes to charity.
• The Golden Eagle was created to encourage trainers to keep their horses running in the 4YO season, instead of sending them off to the breeding barn.
• This race is the only 4YO race during the Spring Racing Carnival.

How’s that for some interesting facts and stats? The Golden Eagle is quickly becoming one of Australia’s most loved horse races. These stats and facts are just for entertainment purposes and if you’re looking for more about form indicators for The Golden Eagle, scroll up to our “Form Guide” section.

In The Golden Eagle’s short history, the race has certainly captured the attention and hearts of many Australians. The race is run during the Spring Racing Carnival, known as one of the biggest horse racing carnivals of the year. Run at Rosehill Racecourse, The Golden Eagle has seen several quality runners compete.

The idea behind The Golden Eagle stems from the fact that many trainers were choosing to send their runners to the breeding barn after their 2YO and 3YO seasons. So, to keep more horses in the mix, The Golden Eagle (a race for 4YOs) was established. 

If a horse goes to the breeding barn, there is a lot of money on offer, especially if the horse has seen a lot of success. The $10 million in prize money on offer for The Golden Eagle is set to excite trainers and entice them to keep pursuing glory with their 4YOs.

This is especially the case if a particular runner has won the Golden Slipper and the Golden Rose Stakes because there is an additional $5 million in bonus prize money if that runner goes on to win The Golden Eagle. The Golden Eagle has certainly done what it originally set out to as we see an amazing crop of 4YOs compete in the race each year.

The quality of racing overall is starting to benefit as well, as we see other races, including Group 1s, have a higher quality field as well as bigger fields. Keeping the horses on the track helps horse racing in general and we can’t wait to see how The Golden Eagle grows from here.

The Golden Eagle is just one of many races on the calendar, while it is not a Group 1, it still attracts a lot of attention. We’ve created a Group One races list which includes all the Group 1s on the Australian racing calendar, as well as other key feature races. Check out that list if you want to know more about other races on the calendar.

Who won The Golden Eagle? What were the race tactics used for the winner? How many lengths did the winner put between themselves and second place? All these questions and more will be answered in our The Golden Eagle Results section.

The Golden Eagle in 2024 was won by Lake Forest, who jumped with odds of $19, so he certainly wasn’t one of the more favoured runners in the market. It was a tight tussle as Lake Forest finished just 0.51L ahead of the Jerome Reynier-trained Lazzat.

Coming in third place was Tom Kitten, who jumped from barrier two and finished just 0.58L of the leader. In the end, we saw The Golden Eagle run in a time of 1:27.98 and there was a total of 21.22L that split the first and last runners across the finishing post.

Check out all The Golden Eagle results below:

Words are one thing, but videos are cool as well! Check out the full race replay of The Golden Eagle:

The Golden Eagle has been running since 2019, and we have listed all the winners of this great race below. Check out The Golden Eagle winners:

The Golden Eagle is one of the richest races in Australia meaning there’s a huge amount of prize money on offer! The prize money is actually split between the top 18 runners, so if there’s a capacity field, almost every runner will get at least something.

Check out the table below as we breakdown how much prize money each finishing position gets:

You’ve reached the final section of our The Golden Eagle page! If you’ve read through all the above information and still have some questions about the race, this is the place to be. Have a read on below as we answer some of the common FAQs about The Golden Eagle.