Looking for this year’s The Goodwood betting tips, field and odds? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
The Goodwood Tips 2026
Our exclusive 2026 The Goodwood tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
Run over 1,200 metres, The Goodwood is a Group 1 race taking place at Morphettville Racecourse. Carrying a prize purse of $1,000,000 as of 2024, it attracts a lot of sprinting talent from all over the nation.
Previously a handicap race, this race changed over to set weights with penalties in 2007. It is the premier sprint race on Adelaide’s autumn racing calendar.
A time-honoured classic run and won since 1881, The Goodwood has been taken out by a host of turf greats over the years including the undefeated queen of racing Black Caviar (2012).
Giga Kick, who grabbed third in the 2025 The Goodwood, made that form look even stronger in spring when he stormed home to win the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Flemington.
The Goodwood 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Track Location: Morphettville Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,200 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights plus penalties
- Qualification: Three-year-olds and over
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: South Australian Jockey Club
- Prize Purse: $1,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1881
- 2026 The Goodwood Winner: 2026
The Goodwood 2026 Results
The official 2026 The Goodwood results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The Goodwood Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on The Goodwood, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s The Goodwood |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s The Goodwood. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s The Goodwood. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in The Goodwood, 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 Goodwood, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within The Goodwood to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within The Goodwood to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within The Goodwood 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 Goodwood, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on The Goodwood in 2026
- Join up 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 The Goodwood Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win The Goodwood in 2026
The best way to pick which horse will win The Goodwood in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up autumn racing form, assess the barriers, look for the proven Group 1 performers and star 1200m runners.
Additional factors to consider when picking The Goodwood winner include:
- Female Runners – Fillies and mares usually show a strong effort against the geldings and colts. Benedetta (2024) was the last The Goodwood winning mare. In 2023 Royal Merchant became the latest The Goodwood winning filly when beating home fellow female gallopers Another Award and Zapateo.
- Best Lead Up – The Robert Sangster Stakes is a good predictor for this race. Benedetta (3rd in 2024) was the last Robert Sangster graduate to back-up and win the Goodwood.
- Even Barriers – Wide barriers do not usually prove to be a disadvantage in this race including the 2022 win by Lombardo from barrier 18 of 19 and 2023 success of Roytal Merchant from gate 14 of 16.
The Goodwood Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 The Goodwood betting will be updated here closer to the event.
Black Heart Bart (2016) was the last favourite in The Goodwood betting to salute with plenty of recent upsets including Santa Ana Lane ($26 in 2018), Despatch ($21 in 2019), Savatoxl ($19 in 2021), Lombardo ($18 in 2022) and the filly Royal Merchant ($18 in 2023).
The Goodwood Field 2026
The official 2026 The Goodwood field of final acceptances is set for release the Tuesday of race week and will be published below.
The Goodwood Race Day 2026
2026 The Goodwood Day takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with four Group 3 support acts on the card with the running of the:
- Group 3 $220,000 RA Lee Stakes (1600m) known in 2025 as The Cummings Stakes,
- Group 3 $170,000 SA Fillies Classic (2500m),
- Group 3 $150,000 Proud Miss Stakes (1200m), and the
- Group 3 $150,000 David Coles AM Stakes (1200m) – formerly the National Stakes.
The Goodwood Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 The Goodwood barrier draw is announced a few days out from the event and will be published in our above The Goodwood Field section.
The Goodwood Nominations 2026
2026 The Goodwood nominations close at midday on Thursday the 30th of April 2026.
The Goodwood Weights 2026
Set weights plus penalties apply to this race. Final weights are announced at 4:30 PM on the Tuesday of race week with the official 2026 The Goodwood weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above The Goodwood Field section.
2026 The Goodwood Topweight:
- TBD
The Goodwood Acceptances 2026
2026 The Goodwood final acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in our above The Goodwood Field section.
The Goodwood Jockeys 2026
The final riders’ announcement is at 12:30 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2026 The Goodwood jockeys to be published in our above The Goodwood Field section.
The Goodwood Scratchings 2026
2026 The Goodwood scratchings close at 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
The Goodwood Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Goodwood prize purse is worth $1,000,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $547,250 |
| 2nd | $177,000 |
| 3rd | $88,250 |
| 4th | $50,000 |
| 5th | $37,500 |
| 6th | $20,000 |
| 7th | $20,000 |
| 8th | $20,000 |
| 9th | $20,000 |
| 10th | $20,000 |
The Goodwood Race Number 2026
The 2026 The Goodwood race number is TBC for Saturday, May 9, 2026. There are nine races in total that day at Morphettville Racecourse.
The Goodwood Form Guide 2026
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for our full 2026 The Goodwood Form Guide following final acceptances.
The Goodwood Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 The Goodwood live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
The Goodwood Winners
Winners of The Goodwood going back to 2000 are displayed in the table below. For a complete list of past The Goodwood winners from 1881 to the present – click here.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Reserve Bank | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Jamie Kah | 54.5 kgs | 1:09.72 |
| 2024 | Benedetta | Jason Warren | Jamie Kah | 55 kgs | 1:10.57 |
| 2023 | Royal Merchant | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Michael Dee | 52.5 kgs | 1:11.19 |
| 2022 | Lombardo | Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | Zac Spain | 55.5 kgs | 1:09.22 |
| 2021 | Savatoxl | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Barend Vorster | 56 kgs | 1:10.19 |
| 2020 | Trekking | James Cummings | John Allen | 58.5 kgs | 1:10.38 |
| 2019 | Despatch | Tony McEvoy | Todd Pannell | 56 kgs | 1:09.30 |
| 2018 | Santa Ana Lane | Anthony Freedman | Ben Melham | 58.5 kgs | 1:09.88 |
| 2017 | Vega Magic | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Craig Williams | 56.5 kgs | 1:09.34 |
| 2016 | Black Heart Bart | Darren Weir | Brad Rawiller | 57 kgs | 1:10.03 |
| 2015 | Flamberge | Peter Moody | Vlad Duric | 56.5 kgs | 1:09.33 |
| 2014 | Smokin’ Joey | Wez Hunter | Ben Melham | 56 kgs | 1:11.63 |
| 2013 | Platelet | Darren Weir | Ben Melham | 56.5 kgs | 1:09.65 |
| 2012 | Black Caviar | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 57 kgs | 1:10.32 |
| 2011 | Lone Rock | Robert Smerdon | Clare Lindop | 52 kgs | 1:09.07 |
| 2010 | Velocitea | Mick Price | Craig Newitt | 54 kgs | 1:09.01 |
| 2009 | Takeover Target | Joe Janiak | Jay Ford | 58.5 kgs | 1:10.78 |
| 2008 | Shadoways | Gwenda Johnstone | Mark Pegus | 54 kgs | 1:09.36 |
| 2007 | Let Go Thommo | Steven Ryan | Steven King | 55.5 kgs | 1:09.36 |
| 2006 | Perfectly Ready | Mick Price | Stephen Baster | 51 kgs | 1:10.78 |
| 2005 | Glamour Puss | Danny O’Brien | Steven King | 52.5 kgs | 1:09.11 |
| 2004 | Super Elegant | Tony Vasil | Greg Childs | 57 kgs | 1:09.25 |
| 2003 | Bomber Bill | Robert Smerdon | Steven Arnold | 55.5 kgs | 1:09.40 |
| 2002 | Zip Zip Aray | David Jolly | Brian Park | 50 kgs | 1:11.19 |
| 2001 | Keeper | Myles Plumb | Brett Prebble | 55 kgs | 1:10.49 |
| 2000 | Marstic | Tony Vasil | Aaron Spiteri | 54 kgs | 1:13.99 |