It doesn’t get much bigger than Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill Gardens—arguably the pinnacle of the Sydney Autumn Carnival.
It’s the biggest day of Group 1 racing in Australia, featuring five elite-level races, headlined by the $5 million TAB Golden Slipper, the world’s richest race for two-year-olds.
Here’s what’s on the menu for punters:
- TAB Golden Slipper (1200m) – The ultimate two-year-old test.
- George Ryder Stakes (1500m) – A key lead-up to the Doncaster.
- Ranvet Stakes (2000m) – A clash of top-tier middle-distance stars.
- Rosehill Guineas (2000m) – A stepping stone to the Australian Derby.
- The Galaxy (1100m) – A high-speed dash for the sprinters.
With the rail out 3m and a Good 4 track, conditions should play fair, but expect tempo and positioning to be key factors across all races.
It’s a day where class rises to the top—so smart punting is all about finding those horses that land in the right spot.
Let’s dive into the best betting plays for Golden Slipper Day.
Race 1. (12:30) Midway (Bm72) 1500m
3. Noble Soldier ($15.00) 💰
He comes through a similar Midway two weeks ago, where he landed on speed and boxed on well. While he felt the pinch late, this race lacks a deep field, and dropping back to 1500m could be to his advantage. A genuine knockout hope.
Race 2. (13:05) Epona Stakes 1900m
5. Sounds Of Heaven ($6.50) 💰💰
She had no chance in the Coolmore Classic last week when taken back to last and run off her legs in a high-pressure race. Her late sectionals suggested she was finishing alongside top-class mares. Stepping up to 1900m is a major positive, and she is beautifully in at the weights.
Race 3. (13:40) N E Manion Cup 2400m
11. Birdman ($4.00) 💰💰💰
Birdman has put together two solid runs since arriving in Australia and looks primed to strike at 2400m. He found the line strongly when second over 2000m at Randwick and drops significantly in weight for this. If he is truly Sydney Cup-bound, this is his launch pad.
Race 4. (14:15) Darby Munro Stakes 1200m
3. Autumn Glow ($1.95) 💰💰💰
The hype is real. Autumn Glow returns after an enforced spell following a minor knee issue, but she was nothing short of exceptional as a three-year-old, unbeaten in three dominant victories, including the Up And Coming Stakes and the Tea Rose. Her trial work has been electric, and she maps beautifully from the draw. If she’s ready, she wins.
Race 5. (14:50) Ranvet Stakes 2000m
6. Via Sistina ($1.40) 💰💰💰
A dominant mare who returned to winning form in the G1 Verry Elleegant Stakes, proving she’s still among the best middle-distance horses in Australia. She was strong late in that 1600m victory and will only improve stepping out to 2000m. With James McDonald sticking aboard, she’s the one to beat.
Race 6. (15:25) Rosehill Guineas 2000m
4. Checkmate ($16.00) 💰
The New Zealand raider has been racing well just below the top level back home, and he arrives here ready to peak. His third in the NZB Kiwi Stakes suggested he was looking for more ground, and 2000m is in his wheelhouse given his pedigree. At a big price, he can shake things up.
Race 7. (16:00) George Ryder Stakes 1500m
1. Ceolwulf ($5.50) 💰💰💰
There was a lot to like about his Canterbury Stakes effort, charging home late in a race that wasn’t run to suit. The rise to 1500m is perfect, and he’s now nearing peak fitness after that first-up run off a setback. Joe Pride has a point to prove, and a big win here would silence the doubters.
Race 8. (16:35) Golden Slipper 1200m
7. Skyhook ($7.50) 💰💰
Dominant Pago Pago winner who led all the way and found plenty when asked. The stable’s juveniles are absolutely flying this season, and he’ll race on speed again, giving himself every chance.
Race 9. (17:15) Kia Ora Galaxy 1100m
5. Jedibeel ($16.00) 💰
Jedibeel has been flying under the radar for this race. His first-up Challenge Stakes win was electric, and he has trialled brilliantly leading into this. Expect him to get a soft run behind the speed and launch late—he’s genuine value.
Race 10. (17:55) Birthday Card Stakes 1200m
3. Coco Jamboo ($9.50) 💰
A trial star who looks primed to fire first-up. Her closing sectionals last prep were elite, and she strikes the perfect race fresh. If she gets a tempo to suit, she’ll launch late at a big price.
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