The Metropolitan 2021 Barrier Draw & Final Field
- The final field is in The Group One Metropolitan
- It's part of a strong Randwick card on October 2 which also sees the running of The Epsom Handicap and Flight Stakes
- The Metroplitan is the premier staying feature held over the Sydney Spring Carnival
Last year's Metropolitan winner Mirage Dancer has drawn barrier 13 for the 2021 edition. (Getty)
Montefilia was the pre-draw favourite for The Metropolitan, arriving to this staying feature third-up following eye-catching performances in both the Chelmsford Stakes and Kingston Town Stakes.
She will jump from barrier 17 in this 2400m contest, with the daughter of Kermadec yet to win in two attempts past 2000m, finishing third in last year's VRC Oaks and fifth in the autumn via the Australian Oaks.
She's Ideel was desperately unlucky throughout the Sydney Autumn, where after being a good thing beaten behind Polly Grey, placed behind Sir Dragonet in the Tancred Stakes.
The Bjorn Baker-trained mare returned to winning form last start in the Kingston Town Stakes and has drawn barrier 15 in The Metroplitan.
Mirage Dancer (barrier 13) hasn't won since taking out the 2020 Metropolitan and only goes up half a kilo off last year's edition.
This will likely be the final start for the son of Frankel.
A full field of 18 have accepted for the 2021 Metropolitan, along with three emergencies.
The Metropolitan 2021 Barriers & Final Field
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Weight | Barrier | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spirit Ridge (GB) | Mark Newnham | Joshua Parr | 58kg | 8 | $15 |
| 2 | Shared Ambition (IRE) | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 57.5kg | 1 | $11 |
| 3 | Quick Thinker | Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman | Kerrin McEvoy | 57kg | 18 | $21 |
| 4 | Dashing Willoughby (GB | Chris Waller | 57kg | 6 | $51 | |
| 5 | Angel Of Truth | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Tommy Berry | 56kg | 19 | $26 |
| 6 | Mirage Dancer (GB) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Sam Clipperton | 56kg | 13 | $17 |
| 7 | Warning | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Regan Bayliss | 56kg | 12 | $26 |
| 8 | Montefilia | David Payne | Hugh Bowman | 55.5kg | 17 | $5 |
| 9 | Attorney (FR) | Matthew Smith | James McDonald | 55.5kg | 20 | $15 |
| 10 | Le Don De Vie (GB) | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Glen Boss | 55.5kg | 21 | $21 |
| 11 | Kukeracha (NZ) | Chris Waller | Glyn Schofield | 55.5kg | 16 | $26 |
| 12 | She's Ideel | Bjorn Baker | Jason Collett | 55kg | 15 | $6 |
| 13 | Harpo Marx (IRE) | Bjorn Baker | Rachel King | 54kg | 5 | $15 |
| 14 | Entente | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 52.5kg | 4 | $9 |
| 15 | Great House (IRE) | Chris Waller | Jeff Penza | 52kg | 11 | $17 |
| 16 | Hush Writer (JPN) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | James Innes Jnr | 51kg | 7 | $101 |
| 17 | No Compromise (NZ) | Chris Waller | Kathy O'Hara | 50kg | 10 | $14 |
| 18 | Charms Star (NZ) | Chris Waller | Alysha Collett | 50kg | 9 | $34 |
| 19e | Luncies (GB) | Kris Lees | Robbie Dolan | 50kg | 2 | $21 |
| 20e | Zeyrek (FR) | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | Andrew Adkins | 50kg | 3 | $41 |
| 21e | Long Arm (IRE) | Peter Gelagotis | Jean Van Overmeire | 50kg | 14 | $101 |
Odds courtesy of bookmaker.com.au & correct at 12.40pm on 28/09/2021.
The Metropolitan FAQs
When is the 2021 Metropolitan?
The 2021 Metropolitan is scheduled to run on Saturday, October 2.
What distance is The Metropolitan?
The Metropolitan is run over a distance of 2400 metres.
Who won the 2020 Metropolitan?
Mirage Dancer won the 2020 Metropolitan.
Where is The Metropolitan held?
The Metropolitan is held at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney.
How can I live stream the 2021 Metropolitan?
Visit our live streaming hub for all the information on how to live stream The Metropolitan and all other Australian horse races.
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