The Metropolitan 2022 Barrier Draw & Final Field
- The final field is in for The Group One Metropolitan
- It's part of a strong Randwick card on October 1 which also sees the running of The Epsom Handicap and Flight Stakes
- The Metropolitan is the premier staying feature held over the Sydney Spring Carnival
Surefire has drawn barrier 13 in The Metropolitan. (Getty)
Chris Waller has a strong hand in The Metropolitan, with seven runners in the final field for Saturday's staying feature from Royal Randwick.
Race favourite Durston (barrier 8) is among those acceptances, a seven-year-old import who arrives off wins in the Wyong and Newcastle Cups.
Kukeracha (barrier 1), No Compromise (barrier 5), Surefire (barrier 13), Francesco Guardi (barrier 15), Chalk Stream (barrier 2) and Hameron (barrier 7) are the remaining runners from the premier yard.
Stockman (barrier 4) carries the topweight of 56.5kg, a three-time stakes winner from the Joe Pride stable who appears ready to peak following a fourth-place finish in the Kingston Town Stakes.
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace have dual representation through Le Don De Vie (barrier 3) and Mankayan (barrier 12), while Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott prepare Sacramento (barrier 9) and Grove Ferry (barrier 14).
15 runners have accepted for The Metropolitan, which is the premier staying event of the Sydney Spring Carnival.
The Metropolitan 2022 Barriers & Final Field
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Weight | Barrier | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockman (NZ) | Joseph Pride | Sam Clipperton | 56.5kg | 4 | $7.50 |
| 2 | Le Don De Vie (GB) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | James McDonald | 56kg | 3 | $12 |
| 3 | Kukeracha (NZ) | Chris Waller | 55kg | 1 | $41 | |
| 4 | Arapaho (FR) | Bjorn Baker | Rachel King | 54.5kg | 11 | $19 |
| 5 | Mankayan (IRE) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Jason Collett | 54.5kg | 12 | $13 |
| 6 | No Compromise (NZ) | Chris Waller | 53.5kg | 5 | $13 | |
| 7 | Durston (GB) | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 53kg | 8 | $3.60 |
| 8 | Sacramento | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 53kg | 9 | $26 |
| 9 | Surefire (GB) | Chris Waller | 52kg | 13 | $8 | |
| 10 | Realm Of Flowers | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Reece Jones (a) | 51kg | 10 | $26 |
| 11 | Grove Ferry (IRE) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Winona Costin | 51kg | 14 | $13 |
| 12 | Carif | Peter & Paul Snowden | Andrew Adkins | 51kg | 6 | $41 |
| 13 | Francesco Guardi (IRE) | Chris Waller | 51kg | 15 | $41 | |
| 14 | Chalk Stream (GB) | Chris Waller | 51kg | 2 | $19 | |
| 15 | Hameron (GB) | Chris Waller | 51kg | 7 | $17 |
Odds courtesy of bookmaker.com.au & correct at 4pm on 27/09/2022.
The Metropolitan Winners
The Metropolitan was first run in 1863 and has remained as one of Australia’s biggest staying races, despite not having the quality of the Sydney and Melbourne Cups.
Run at Royal Randwick over 2400m, 'The Metrop' is the premier staying affair of the Sydney Spring Carnival and this major generally attracts a competitive field.
Come Play With Me (2019), Mirage Dancer (2020) and Montefilia (2021) have won the last three editions of The Metropolitan.
The Metropolitan FAQs
When is the 2022 Metropolitan?
The 2021 Metropolitan is scheduled to run on Saturday, October 1.
What distance is The Metropolitan?
The Metropolitan is run over a distance of 2400 metres.
Who won the 2021 Metropolitan?
Montefilia won the 2021 Metropolitan.
Where is The Metropolitan held?
The Metropolitan is held at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney.
How can I live stream the 2022 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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