Doncaster Mile 2026 Tips & Betting Advice
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One of Australia's finest mile races, the Doncaster Mile is the top-tier event of the opening day of The Championships.
Worth $3 million, The Doncaster is one of the most highly sought after prizes on the autumn racing calendar.
Doncaster Mile Information
- DateSat 04 Apr, 2026
- Race Time06:15
- RacecourseRandwick
- Race Distance1600 metres
- ConditionsOpen Handicap
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$4,000,000
Doncaster Mile Betting Tips
Our experts will provide their free Doncaster Mile tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Autumn Carnival Group 1.
Our preview and Doncaster Mile best bets are available with our tipsters have picked out the best value from the futures markets for the Randwick feature.
Doncaster Mile Bookmakers & Promotions
Doncaster Mile 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 race, check out our top five below.
Doncaster Mile Field & Barrier Draw
The full Doncaster Mile 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.
Doncaster Mile Form Guide
The Doncaster Mile is a target event for just about every 1600m horse in the country.
The George Ryder Stakes is a key lead in race given that over half of the last 16 winners in this race have gone on to claim the Doncaster Mile.
The other traditional lead in is the Ranvet Stakes, that, while over the 2000m trip, is a key indicator of future Doncaster success.
Doncaster Mile Live Stream
Want to watch a live stream of the Doncaster Mile?
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.
Doncaster Mile History
The Doncaster Mile is one of Sydney's most enduring races and the pinnacle of the Championships day one.
Also known as the Doncaster Handicap, the Mile was previously held every Easter Monday but was moved to be one of the showpeice events of the Championships, the grand final of autumn racing in Sydney.
First run and won back in 1866, the Doncaster Mile has seen some of the greatest ever horses salute in this event including Super Impose, Sunline and the champion Winx.
$3 million is the total prize pool of the Doncaster Mile, with the winner gaining a ballot exempt entry into the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Doncaster Mile Previous Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Stefi Magnetica |
| 2024 | Celestial Legend |
| 2023 | Mr Brightside |
| 2022 | Mr Brightside |
| 2021 | Cascadian |
| 2020 | Nettoyer |
| 2019 | Brutal |
| 2018 | Happy Clapper |
| 2017 | It's Somewhat |
| 2016 | Winx |
| 2015 | Kermadec |
| 2014 | Sacred Falls |
| 2013 | Sacred Falls |
| 2012 | More Joyous |
| 2011 | Sacred Choice |
| 2010 | Rangirangdoo |
| 2009 | Vision And Power |
| 2008 | Triple Honour |
| 2007 | Haradasun |
| 2006 | Racing To Win |
| 2005 | Patezza |
| 2004 | Private Steer |
| 2003 | Grand Armee |
| 2002 | Sunline |
| 2001 | Assertive Lad |
| 2000 | Over |
Doncaster Mile Social News
To get all the Doncaster Mile social media information take a look at our links below.
Racing NSW - https://www.racingNSW.com.au/
Racing NSW Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Racingnswnews/
Racing Victoria Twitter - https://twitter.com/racing_nsw
Doncaster Mile FAQ
When is the Doncaster Mile?
The Doncaster Mile is the centrepiece of the opening day of the Championships and is the ninth race on the card. It usually takes place in early April.
How can I bet on the Doncaster Mile?
Visit bets.com.au for all the information on how you can wager on the Doncaster Mile.
Who should I bet on in the Doncaster Mile?
The team at bets.com.au will deliver your wagering strategy, up to the minute form guides and Doncaster Mile betting tips ahead of the feature.
What race is the Doncaster Mile on the program?
The Doncaster Mile is the penultimate race on day one of the Championships and the final Group One race of the day, making it the ninth event on the card.
What track hosts the Doncaster Mile?
The Championships is held annually at Royal Randwick racecourse, which is located in Sydney Australia.
What is the prize money of the Doncaster Mile?
The total prize pool for the Doncaster Mile is $3 million.
It is the second richest mile contest in Australia behind the All Star Mile.
What distance is the Doncaster Mile?
The Doncaster Mile is a 1600m race that is held every year at Royal Randwick racecourse in Sydney.
