Australian Derby 2023 Tips & Betting Advice
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 29 Mar, 2025
- Race Time04:55
- RacecourseRandwick
- Race Distance2400 metres
- Conditions3yo - Set Weights
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$2,000,000
Australian Derby 2023 Betting Odds
There are currently not betting odds reased for the 2023 Australian Derby.
Australian Derby 2023 Barrier Draw
We will update this page as soon as the Australian Derby barrier draw for 2023 is conducted.
Australian Derby 2023 Bookie Offers
Australian Derby bookie offers are typically delivered by the corporate bookmakers, who hand out bonus bets and cash back promotions on the big races.
Our trusted online betting partners should deliver offers on the Australian Derby.
Australian Derby 2023 Free Bets
Unfortunately, in Australia online bookmakers are unable to offer free bets, which includes the Australian Derby.
Promotions on the big races can lead to a bonus bet, depending on whether or not the bookie is offering a deal on the specific 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 9 winners overall which includes arguably his two best horses in Tulloch and Kingston Town.
Australian Derby 2023 Field
We will have the full Australia Derby field here once it has been finalised.
Australian Derby 2023 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.
Australian Derby Results
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 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 Fixtures
The Australian Derby fixture is below. These are subject to change.
Race 1: Kindergarten Stakes
Race 2: Carbine Club Stakes
Race 3: Adrian Knox Stakes
Race 4: Country Championships Final
Race 5: Chairman's Quality
Race 6: Inglis Sires'
Race 7: Australian Derby
Race 8: TJ Smith Stakes
Race 9: Doncaster Mile
Race 10: PJ Bell Stakes
Australian Derby 2022 Result
1st – Hitotsu
2nd – Benaud
3rd – Alegron
Australian Derby 2023 Bet Of The Day
Check back in the build-up to the race for our Australian Derby bet of the day.
Australian Derby Social 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 2023 Australian Derby?
The 2023 Australian Derby will be run on Saturday, April 1.
Who should bet on in the 2023 Australian Derby?
The team at bets.com.au will provide you with an up to the minute form guide, expert anyalsis and Australian Derby 2023 betting tips as the race approaches.
How can I bet on the 2023 Australian Derby?
To place a bet on the 2023 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.
Who won the 2022 Australian Derby?
Hitotsu won the 2022 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.
Who's trained the most Australian Derby winners?
TJ Smith trained 9 winners of the Australian Derby.
That is the most for any trainer.
Who's ridden the most Australian Derby winners?
With 6, Tom Hales has ridden the most Australian Derby winners.
These took place from 1875 to 1887.
Where is the Australian Derby held?
The Australian Derby is run at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney as part of The Championships.
