Sydney Cup Tips & Betting Advice
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The Group One Sydney Cup dates all the way back to 1862 and is run over 3200 metres at Royal Randwick.
The Sydney Cup is a race that's grown in popularity in the modern era and is now a key part of day 2 of The Championships in Sydney.
Sydney Cup Information
- DateSat 12 Apr, 2025
- Race Time04:15
- RacecourseRandwick
- Race Distance3200 metres
- ConditionsOpen Handicap
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$2,000,000
Sydney Cup 2027 Betting Odds
Betting odds haven't been released for the 2027 Sydney Cup.
Sydney Cup Betting Tips
Our experts will provide their free Sydney Cup tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Autumn Carnival Group 1.
Our preview and Sydney Cup best bets are available with our tipsters have picked out the best value from the futures markets for the Randwick feature.
Sydney Cup Betting Sites & Promotions
Sydney Cup 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.
Sydney Cup 2026 Final Field & Barrier Draw
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | River Of Stars (IRE) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 6 | 56.5kg |
| 2 | Campaldino (NZ) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 14 | 55.5kg |
| 3 | Changingoftheguard (IRE) | Kris Lees | Jason Collett | 3 | 55.5kg |
| 4 | Soul Of Spain (IRE) | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 12 | 54.5kg |
| 5 | Whisky On The Hill (GB) | Glen Thompson | Damian Lane | 15 | 54.5kg |
| 6 | Valiant King (GB) | Chris Waller | Jye McNeil | 11 | 54.5kg |
| 7 | Paradise Storm (FR) | Henry Dwyer | John Allen | 4 | 54kg |
| 8 | Piggyback | Ciaron Maher | Zac Lloyd | 8 | 53kg |
| 9 | Athabascan (FR) | Tom Charlton | Tom Sherry | 5 | 53kg |
| 10 | Juja Kibo (IRE) | Ciaron Maher | Craig Williams | 10 | 52kg |
| 11 | Mr Monaco (GB) | Ciaron Maher | Jamie Melham | 16 | 52kg |
| 12 | Machine Gun Gracie | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Luke Cartwright (a) | 9 | 51kg |
| 13 | Newlook (FR) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Rachel King | 1 | 51kg |
| 14 | Litzdeel | Danny O’Brien | Tyler Schiller | 7 | 51kg |
| 15 | Highland Bling (IRE) | Phillip Stokes | Ben Thompson | 2 | 51kg |
| 16 | Hutchence (GB) | Chris Waller | Alysha Collett | 13 | 51kg |
Sydney Cup Form Guide
The best lead-up form for the Sydney Cup generally comes via prior races which include:
- Tancred Stakes
- Chairmans Handicap
- Manion Cup
- Ranvet Stakes
Sydney Cup Live Stream
Want to watch a live stream of the Sydney Cup?
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.
Sydney Cup History
First run as the Jockey Club Handicap in 1862 and rebranded as the Sydney Cup in 1866, famous early winners of this feature include The Barb and Carbine.
The Sydney Cup was given group one status in 1980 which was celebrated in fine style with one of Australia's best ever gallopers in Kingston Town taking it out that year and it's a race that grown in popularity and prestigue since then.
With Tie The Knot and three-time Melbourne Cup winning mare Makybe Diva on the honor roll, there's some champion victors of the Sydney Cup along with many upset winners as the last favourite to have prevailed in this Handicap came back in 2014 when the Gai Waterhouse-trained The Offer bolted in to score.
Sydney Cup Past Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Changingoftheguard |
| 2025 | Arapaho |
| 2024 | Circle Of Fire |
| 2023 | Explosive Jack |
| 2022 | Knights Order |
| 2021 | Selino |
| 2020 | Etah James |
| 2019 | Shraaoh |
| 2018 | Who Shot Thebarman |
| 2017 | Polarisation |
| 2016 | Gallante |
| 2015 | Grand Marshal |
| 2014 | The Offer |
| 2013 | Mourayan |
| 2012 | Niwot |
| 2011 | Stand To Gain |
| 2010 | Jessicabeel |
| 2009 | Ista Kareem |
| 2008 | No Wine No Song |
| 2007 | Gallic |
| 2006 | County Tyrone |
| 2005 | Mahtoum |
| 2004 | Makybe Diva |
| 2003 | Honor Babe |
| 2002 | Henderson Bay |
| 2001 | Mr. Prudent |
Sydney Cup 2026 - Replay & Result
1st - Changingoftheguard.
2nd - Soul Of Spain.
3rd - Highland Bling.
Sydney Cup News
The best social media channels to stay up to date with any Sydney Cup information are:
Australian Turf Club Twitter - @aus_turf_club
Racing NSW Twitter - https://twitter.com/racing_nsw
Sydney Cup FAQs
When is the Sydney Cup?
The Sydney Cup is scheduled to run at the start of April.
How can I bet on the Sydney Cup?
To place a bet on the Sydney Cup you'll need to be signed up with an online bookmaker. Markets open up well in advance for feature races such as the Sydney Cup.
What distance is the Sydney Cup?
The Sydney Cup is run over a distance of 3200 metres. Handicap conditions apply for this feature.
What is the Sydney Cup worth?
The Sydney Cup is worth $2 million. $1.16 million goes to the winner.
Who's trained the most Sydney Cup winners?
With 5, Dan Lewis has trained the most Sydney Cup winners. These winners came from 1929 to 1947.
Who's ridden the most Sydney Cup winners?
Nine riders have ridden three Sydney Cup winners, which is the most for any jockey. These jockeys are T. Hales, A. Wood, W. Duncan, D. Munro, G. Moore, N. McGrowdie, N. Sellwood, P. Cook and J. A. Cassidy
Where is the Sydney Cup held?
The Sydney Cup is run at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney as part of The Championships.
