The Metropolitan 2025 Tips & Betting Advice
The Metropolitan Information
- DateSat 04 Oct, 2025
- Race Time05:00
- RacecourseRandwick
- Race Distance2400 metres
- Conditions3yo&up Handicap
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$750,000
The Metropolitan Betting Tips
The Metropolitan Bookmaker Promotions
The Metropolitan 2025 Barriers & Final Field
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vauban (FR) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 7 | 58.5kg |
| 2 | Arapaho (FR) | Bjorn Baker | Rachel King | 13 | 58kg |
| 3 | More Felons (IRE) | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 20 | 55kg |
| 4 | Changingoftheguard (IRE) | Kris Lees | Ethan Brown | 8 | 54.5kg |
| 5 | Adelaide River (IRE) | Kris Lees | Tyler Schiller | 18 | 53.5kg |
| 6 | Athabascan (FR) | John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | Dylan Gibbons | 3 | 52kg |
| 7 | Birdman (IRE) | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 17 | 51.5kg |
| 8 | Son Of Sun (NZ) | Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley | – | 16 | 51kg |
| 9 | Soul Of Spain (IRE) | Chris Waller | Zac Lloyd | 11 | 50.5kg |
| 10 | Etna Rosso (IRE) | Chris Waller | Jay Ford | 2 | 50kg |
| 11 | Piggyback | Ciaron Maher | Andrew Adkins | 14 | 50kg |
| 12 | Glory Daze (IRE) | Ciaron Maher | Anna Roper | 4 | 50kg |
| 13 | Royal Supremacy (IRE) | Ciaron Maher | Robbie Dolan | 9 | 50kg |
| 14 | Wyclif (GB) | Ciaron Maher | Louise Day | 6 | 50kg |
| 15 | Don Diego De Vega (FR) | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Alysha Collett | 12 | 50kg |
| 16 | Flying Bandit | Kerry Parker | Brock Ryan | 5 | 50kg |
| 17 | Travolta (GB) | Chris Waller | Ben E Thompson | 1 | 50kg |
| 18 | Juja Kibo (IRE) | Ciaron Maher | – | 15 | 50kg |
| 19 | Sun ’n’ Sand | Barbara Joseph, Paul & Matt Jones | Winona Costin | 19 | 50kg |
| 20 | Strathtay (NZ) | Chris Waller | Reece Jones | 10 | 50kg |
The Metropolitan 2025 Form Guide
The Metropolitan Live Stream
The Metropolitan History
The Metropolitan Results
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Royal Supremacy |
| 2024 | Land Legend |
| 2023 | Just Fine |
| 2022 | No Compromise |
| 2021 | Montefilia |
| 2020 | Mirage Dancer |
| 2019 | Come Play With Me |
| 2018 | Patrick Erin |
| 2017 | Foundary |
| 2016 | Sir John Hawkwood |
| 2015 | Magic Hurricane |
| 2014 | Opinion |
| 2013 | Seville |
| 2012 | Glencadam Gold |
| 2011 | The Verminator |
| 2010 | Hurculian Prince |
| 2009 | Speed Gifted |
| 2008 | Newport |
| 2007 | Race Not Run |
| 2006 | Tawqeet |
| 2005 | Railings |
| 2004 | Country Tyrone |
| 2003 | Bedouin |
| 2002 | Victory Smile |
| 2001 | Dress Circle |
| 2000 | Coco Cabanna |
The Metropolitan 2025 Result
The Metropolitan Social News
The Metropolitan FAQ
How to bet on The Metropolitan?
To place a bet on the Metropolitan you'll need to be signed up with an online bookmaker.
Bookies provide betting markets on the Metropolitan well in advance of the race date including best tote and fixed odds markets in the week leading up to the event.
Who to bet on in The Metropolitan?
The Metropolitan is a 2400m race that holds a ballot exemption for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, which is ran during the Sydney autumn.
For a complete guide on who you should bet on in the Metropolitan visit Bets.com.au in the lead up to the event.
Best way to bet on the Metropolitan?
Is there a better way to punt than from the comfort of your own home?
Avoid the queues down at your local pub or club and sign up with an online bookmaker, who allow you to deposit and wager within minutes of signing up from anywhere you desire.
How to live stream the Metropolitan?
Punters wanting to live stream the Metropolitan can gain all the information you will need from our live streaming hub.
How long is The Metropolitan?
The Metropolitan is a 2400m event, held every year at Randwick racecourse.
The race is 400m longer than the event that the winner gains a ballot exempt entry into, the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
Who won the 2025 Metropolitan?
Royal Supremacy won the 2025 Metropolitan.
What is the prize money for the Metropolitan?
The Metropolitan has a prize pool of $750,000.
The winner also gains a ballot exempt entry into the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, which is held at the same venue close to six months after the Metropolitan.
