Australian Derby
Looking for this year’s Australian Derby betting guide, tips, field and form? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know on the race.
Australian Derby 2025 RESULTS
The official 2025 Australian Derby results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday April 5, 2025.
- #18 Aeliana
- #7 Firm Agreement
- #4 Shanwah
Chris Waller’s class filly Aeliana ($2.25F) proved too strong for the boys dominating the 2025 Australian Derby results with an incredible five-length victory over Firm Agreement fourth-up and firing on all cylinders at Randwick.
Australian Derby 2025 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2025 Australian Derby will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit neds.com.au.
The Australian Derby is a time-honoured staying classic for three-year-olds run and won in Sydney since 1861. The set weights clash takes place over 2,400m at Royal Randwick in early April as part of ‘The Championships’ and runs alongside a host of other Group 1 features including the Doncaster Mile.
Offering $2 million in prize money, the Australian Derby is also referred to now as the ATC Derby being run by the Australian Turf Club (ATC).
Good lead-up races into the ATC Derby including the Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) and Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) held earlier during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival. Both events offer the winners a ballot exemption into the Australian Derby field, and Criterion (2014) followed by Riff Rocket (2024) a decade apart are the latest horses to complete the Rosehill Guineas – Australian Derby race double.
Many of the better Australian Derby runners may head next-up to Morphettville for Adelaide’s Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) and Explosive Jack (2021) was the last horse to do the double.
In 2022 Hitotsu made history as the first horse to do the VRC Derby – ATC Derby double since Mahogany (1993/94).
Riff Rocket repeated the feat in 2023/24.
The Australian Derby champion also gains a ballot free ride into the following Saturday’s Group 1 $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m).
In 2025 Aeliana became the first ATC Derby winning filly since Shamrocker in 2011.
Australian Derby 2025 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, April 5, 2025
- Track Location: Randwick Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 2,400 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set Weights
- Qualification: Three-year-olds
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Australian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $2,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1861
- 2025 Australian Derby Winner: Aeliana
Australian Derby Betting 2025
There are many different ways to bet on the Australian Derby, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s Australian Derby |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Australian Derby. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Australian Derby. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Australian Derby, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the Australian Derby, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Australian Derby to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Australian Derby to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Australian Derby to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the Australian Derby, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Australian Derby in 2025
- Login at neds.com.au
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on Australian Derby Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win The Australian Derby in 2025?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Australian Derby in 2025 is to take into account their lead-up autumn racing form, assess the barriers, look for proven Group 1 performers and those with winning form over the 2400m distance.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Australian Derby winner include:
- Boys’ Club: While fillies are able to contest the event, just four from 1983 – 2025 have managed to beat home the boys, most recently Aeliana (2025)
- Local Flair: From 1983 – 2025 only five Australian Derby winners came off a run other than at Rosehill Racecourse most recently Hitotsu (Group 1 Australian Guineas over 1600m at Flemington).
- Inside Alley: Despite the staying distance and big field, more Australian Derby winners in recent history have won from barrier one than any other gate.
Australian Derby Favourites 2025
Early favourites in 2025 Australian Derby betting include promising Kiwi raider Willydoit coming off a Group 1 NZ Derby win across the Tasman, Chris Waller’s Rosehill Guineas second placed filly Aeliana drawn gate two, and the flying Ciaron Maher trained Too Darn Hot gelding Shanwah chasing a fifth win on the trot.
Criterion ($2.90 in 2014), Hitotsu ($3.30 in 2022), Riff Rocket ($2.20 in 2024), and Aeliana ($2.250 in 2025) are the last Australian Derby favourites to win.
Australian Derby 2025 Field
The official 2025 Australian Derby field of final acceptances is announced on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The ATC Derby 2025 final field has drawn a full line-up of three-year-old stayers with updated markets led by visiting NZ Derby champion Willydoit and class filly Aeliana out to beat home the boys.
Australian Derby 2025 Tips
Favourite: #18 Aeliana ($3.40 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #1 Willydoit ($4.20 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #7 Firm Agreement ($19 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our insider 2025 Australian Derby tips will be detailed above the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2025 AUSTRALIAN DERBY PREVIEW & TIPS
Australian Derby Race Day 2025
The 2025 Australian Derby takes place on Day 1 of ‘The Championships’ at Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse on Saturday the 5th of April 2025. There are four Group 1 races in total held that day at the track with the Australian Derby supported by the:
- Group 1 $4 million Doncaster Mile (1600m),
- Group 1 $3 million T.J. Smith Stakes (1200m), and the
- Group 1 $1 million Inglis Sires (1400m).
Australian Derby Barrier Draw 2025
The 2025 Australian Derby barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Australian Derby Field section.
Australian Derby Nominations 2025
2025 Australian Derby Nominations close at midday on Tuesday the 11th of February 2025.
The Australian Derby 2025 nominations feature 111 of the season’s most promising 3YO stayers with all-in markets dominated by gun Kiwi galloper Willydoit.
Australian Derby first acceptances 2025
2025 Australian Derby First acceptances close at midday on Tuesday the 11th of March 2025.
Australian Derby Weights 2025
The Australian Derby is a set weights event, and apprentices cannot claim. 2025 Australian Derby Weights must be declared by 4:00pm (AEST) on the Tuesday of race week with weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above Australian Derby Field section.
Australian Derby final Acceptances 2025
2025 Australian Derby Final acceptances must be declared before 8 AM on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in our above Australian Derby Field section.
Australian Derby Jockeys 2025
The final riders’ announcement is at 12 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the 2025 Australian Derby jockeys to be published in our above Australian Derby Field section.
Australian Derby Scratchings 2025
2025 Australian Derby scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday the 5th of April 2025.
- 12. Red Aces (18)
- 20e. Deal N’ Dash (8)
- 21e. Format (7)
- 22e. So You Are (19)
- 23e. Black Babylon (17)
Australian Derby Prize Money 2025
The 2025 Australian Derby prize purse is worth $2,000,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $1,160,000 |
| 2nd | $380,000 |
| 3rd | $195,000 |
| 4th | $90,000 |
| 5th | $45,000 |
| 6th | $20,000 |
| 7th | $20,000 |
| 8th | $20,000 |
| 9th | $15,000 |
| 10th | $15,000 |
Australian Derby Race Number 2025
The 2025 Australian Derby race number is scheduled as Randwick Race 9 at 5:15pm (AEDT) on Saturday the 5th of April 2025. There are ten races in total that day at Randwick Racecourse.
Australian Derby Form Guide 2025
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2025 Australian Derby Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2025 AUSTRALIAN DERBY FORM GUIDE
Australian Derby Live 2025
You can watch or listen to the 2025 Australian Derby live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Free to air television: Seven Network
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing NSW
Australian Derby Winners
Winners of the Australian Derby going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below. For a full list of winners going back to 1861, please check our Australian Derby winners’ page.
| YEAR | WINNER | 2ND | 3RD | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aeliana | Firm Agreement | Shanwah | 2:29.80 |
| 2024 | Riff Rocket | Ceolwulf | Glad You Think So | 2:33.45 |
| 2023 | Major Beel | Virtuous Circle | Suizuro | 2:40.3 |
| 2022 | Hitotsu | Benaud | Alegron | 2:39.3 |
| 2021 | Explosive Jack | Young Werther | Lion’s Roar | 2:34.1 |
| 2020 | Quick Thinker | Zebrowski | Eric The Eel | 2:34.2 |
| 2019 | Angel Of Truth | Madison County | Surely Sacred | 2:35.6 |
| 2018 | Levendi | Ace High | Tangled | 2:28.7 |
| 2017 | Jon Snow | Harper’s Choice | Hardham | 2:38.1 |
| 2016 | Tavago | Jameka | Tally | 2:37.1 |
| 2015 | Mongolian Khan | Hauraki | Volkstok’n’barrell | 2:37.1 |
| 2014 | Criterion | Tupac Amaru | Hooked | 2:38.4 |
| 2013 | It’s A Dundeel | Philippi | Kingdoms | 2:33.4 |
| 2012 | Ethiopia | Polish Knight | Laser Hawk | 2:28.7 |
| 2011 | Shamrocker | Retrieve | Anacheeva | 2:29.4 |
| 2010 | Shoot Out | Descarado | Monaco Consul | 2:32.6 |
| 2009 | Roman Emperor | Harris Tweed | Predatory Pricer | 2:31.0 |
| 2008 | Nom De Jeu | Red Ruler | Littorio | 2:36.2 |
| 2007 | Flumicino | Ambitious General | Tuesday Joy | 2:36.4 |
| 2006 | Headturner | De Beers | Testafiable | 2:29.9 |
| 2005 | Eremein | Stella Grande | Railings | 2:35.8 |
| 2004 | Starcraft | Braeloch | Delzao | 2:34.8 |
| 2003 | Clangalang | Strasbourg | Mummify | 2:32.3 |
| 2002 | Don Eduardo | Carnegie Express | Pentastic | 2:32.7 |
| 2001 | Universal Prince | Sir Clive | Danamite | 2:30.8 |
| 2000 | Fairway | Shogun Lodge | Now Voyager | 2:34.0 |