Australian Derby 2025 Tips & Betting Advice
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Considered the highest ranked three-year-old event for both Australia and New Zealand is the Australian Derby which is run over 2400 metres.
Worth $2 million and a key part of The Championships at Royal Randwick, it's a popular target for the best young stayers in Australasia.
Australian Derby Information
- DateSat 04 Apr, 2026
- Race Time04:55
- RacecourseRandwick
- Race Distance2400 metres
- Conditions3yo - Set Weights
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$2,000,000
Australian Derby 2025 Betting Odds
Get the latest odds for the Australian Derby and up to the minute market at Elitebet.
Australian Derby Betting Tips
Our experts will provide their free Australian Derby tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Autumn Carnival Group 1.
Our preview and Australian Derby best bets are available with our tipsters have picked out the best value from the futures markets for the Randwick feature.
Australian Derby Bookmakers & Promotions
Australian Derby bookmaker offers come thick and fast. The biggest and best Australian betting sites all have special offers for customers ahead of the race and you can grab boosted and enhanced odds specials in the build up.
If you are looking to sign up with a bookmaker ahead of the Australian Derby, check out our top five below.
Australian Derby Final Field & Barrier Draw
The full Australian Derby field and barrier draw is released three days out from the race and we have all the details available above as soon as they are revealed.
Australian Derby Form Guide
The Rosehill Guineas which is run over 2000 metres on Golden Slipper day is the historically the best form reference for the Australia Derby.
Three-year-olds that are taking on older opposition via either the Ranvet Stakes or Tancred Stakes also need to be considered.
The Rosehill Guineas which is run over 2000 metres on Golden Slipper day is the historically the best form reference for the Australia Derby.
Three-year-olds that are taking on older opposition via either the Ranvet Stakes or Tancred Stakes also need to be considered.
Australian Derby Live Stream
Want to watch a live stream of the Australian Derby?
A number of bookmakers stream Australian horse racing live online and you can watch on your PC, Tablet or Smartphone. Check out our live streaming section to find where you watch the race.
Want to watch a live stream of the Australian Derby?
A number of bookmakers stream Australian horse racing live online and you can watch on your PC, Tablet or Smartphone. Check out our live streaming section to find where you watch the race.
Australian Derby History
Dating back to 1861 is the Australian Derby which is one of the countries oldest and most famous races with Phar Lap, Tulloch, Dulcify, Kingston Town and Bonecrusher some of the famous winners of this great event.
The champion Octagonal holds the time record for the Australian Derby with a 2:28.41 victory in 1996 with the biggest winning margin coming all the way back in 1886 when Trident strolled away to win the Australian Derby by 10 lengths.
Legendary trainer TJ Smith holds the training record for the Australian Derby with nine winners overall which includes arguably his two best horses in Tulloch and Kingston Town.
Australian Derby Results
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Aeliana |
| 2024 | Riff Rocket |
| 2023 | Major Beel |
| 2022 | Hitotsu |
| 2021 | Explosive Jack |
| 2020 | Quick Thinker |
| 2019 | Angel Of Truth |
| 2018 | Levendi |
| 2017 | Jon Snow |
| 2016 | Tavago |
| 2015 | Mongolian Khan |
| 2014 | Criterion |
| 2013 | It's A Dundeel |
| 2012 | Ethiopia |
| 2011 | Shamrocker |
| 2010 | Shoot Out |
| 2009 | Roman Emperor |
| 2008 | Nom De Jeu |
| 2007 | Fiumicino |
| 2006 | Headturner |
| 2005 | Eremein |
| 2004 | Starcraft |
| 2003 | Clangalang |
| 2002 | Don Eduardo |
| 2001 | Universal Prince |
Australian Derby News
The best social media channels to stay up to date with any Australian Derby information are:
Australian Turf Club Twitter - @aus_turf_club
Racing NSW Twitter - https://twitter.com/racing_nsw
Australian Derby FAQ
When is the Australian Derby?
The Australian Derby will be run on Day 1 of The Championships in early April.
Who should bet on in the Australian Derby?
The team at bets.com.au will provide you with an up to the minute form guide, expert anyalsis and Australian Derby betting tips as the race approaches.
How can I bet on the Australian Derby?
To place a bet on the Australian Derby you'll need to be signed up with an online bookmaker.
Markets open up well in advance for feature races such as the Australian Derby.
What distance is the Australian Derby?
The Australian Derby is run over a distance of 2400 metres. Set Weights conditions apply for this feature.
What is the Australian Derby worth?
The Australian Derby is worth $2 million. $1.16 million goes to the winner.
Where is the Australian Derby held?
The Australian Derby is run at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney as part of The Championships.
