Looking for this year’s Doncaster Mile betting tips, form guide and race field? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know on the race.
Doncaster Mile 2026 Results
The official 2026 Doncaster Mile results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
- #15 Sheza Alibi
- #7 Autumn Boy
- #6 Militarize
In a historical performance in the feature race at Royal Randwick on Saturday, the talented Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman-trained filly Sheza Alibi ($1.90F) produced a career best performance to destroy her male rivals including runner-up Autumn Boy by over four lengths to salute for the punters as the odds-on fancy in the Doncaster Mile 2026 results.
2026 Doncaster Mile Odds
| 15. Sheza Alibi (13) J: Jamie Melham 49kg 11×11T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | ||
| 7. Autumn Boy (1) J: Kerrin Mcevoy 52kg 1×321T: Chris Waller | ||
| 6. Militarize (10) J: Tim Clark 53kg 23×45T: Chris Waller | ||
| 1. Gringotts (2) J: Nash Rawiller 58.5kg 10×92T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 2. Pericles (14) J: Craig Williams 57kg 42×13T: Bjorn Baker | ||
| 5. Linebacker (9) J: Zac Lloyd 53kg 17×77T: Tom Charlton | ||
| 3. Headley Grange (7) J: Jason Collett 54.5kg 10×45T: Joseph Pride | ||
| 16. Sixties (16) J: Rachel King 49kg x1131T: Chris Waller | ||
| 4. Evaporate (12) J: Zac Purton 54.5kg 3×429T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | ||
| 9. Vivy Air (11) J: Reece Jones 51kg 218×3T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 14. Hellsing (5) J: Ryan Houston 50kg 22302T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | ||
| 8. Steparty (6) J: Tyler Schiller 51.5kg 72115T: Paul Preusker | ||
| 10. Attica (3) J: Andrew Adkins 50kg 1×438T: Joseph Pride | ||
| 13. Encap (4) J: Alysha Collett 50kg 97×60T: Gary Portelli | ||
| 11. Cristal Clear (8) J: Braith Nock 50kg 266×1T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | ||
| 12. Scheelite (15) J: Winona Costin 50kg 20×51T: Ken & Kasey Keys |
Doncaster Mile 2026 Tips
Our insider 2026 Doncaster Mile tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
| 15. Sheza Alibi (13) J: Jamie Melham 49kg 11×11T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
| 7. Autumn Boy (1) J: Kerrin Mcevoy 52kg 1×321T: Chris Waller |
| 9. Vivy Air (11) J: Reece Jones 51kg 218×3T: Ciaron Maher |
The Doncaster Mile is one of the premier Australian mile races, held at Royal Randwick Racecourse over 1600m on a Saturday in early April as part of Sydney’s lucrative ‘The Championships’ races.
A time-honoured handicap event, the race was formerly known as the Doncaster Handicap and has been run and won since 1866.
Many turf greats have won the Doncaster Mile including in recent history Super Impose (1990, 1991) who also won the Epsom Handicap in the spring twice, Sunline (1999, 2002), and the brilliant mare Winx (2016).
Popular cult horse Happy Clapper (2018) holds the current Doncaster Mile race record for his win in 1:33.17 and the legendary TJ Smith holds the trainers record having prepared seven champions.
The Doncaster Mile winner is exempt from ballot for the $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) the following weekend.
Mr Brightside coming off a lead-up win in The All-Star Mile became the latest dual Doncaster Mile winner when successfully defending his title in 2023.
In 2026, Sheza Alibi completed the Randwick Guineas / Doncaster Mile double and became the first Doncaster Mile winning filly since Sunline (1999).
Doncaster Mile 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, April 4, 2026
- Track Location: Randwick Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Right-handed
- Race Distance: 1,600 metres
- Weight Conditions: Handicap
- Qualification: Three-year-olds and above
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: Australian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $4,000,000
- Inaugural Race: 1866
- 2026 Doncaster Mile Winner: Sheza Alibi
Doncaster Mile Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Doncaster Mile, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type of Bet on This Year’s Doncaster Mile |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Doncaster Mile. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Doncaster Mile. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Doncaster Mile, 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 Doncaster Mile, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Doncaster Mile to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Doncaster Mile to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Doncaster Mile 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 Doncaster Mile, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet on The Doncaster Mile in 2026
- 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 Doncaster Mile Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Doncaster Mile?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Doncaster Mile in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up autumn racing form, assess the barriers, consider the weight the horse will carry under the handicap conditions, and look for the proven Group 1 performers.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Doncaster Mile winner include:
- Wide Barriers: From 2009-2026, nine of the 18 Doncaster Mile winning horses jumped from barrier 10 (or wider), most recently Sheza Alibi (barrier 13 in 2026).
- Waller Factor: Trainer Chris Waller has an excellent recent record in the event preparing the four winners from 2013-16. He has won the race a total of six times, one outside the Doncaster Mile training record co-held by Tommy Smith and his daughter Gai Waterhouse.
- Group 1 Lead-Up: From 2004 – 2026 only four Doncaster Mile winners came off a non-Group 1 lead-up with Triple Honour (2008) running sixth in the Hobartville Stakes It’s Somewhat (2017) having won the Group 2 Ajax Stakes victory, Mr Brightside improving on his fourth in The All-Star Mile in Melbourne in 2022, and Mr Brightside again in 2023 who defended his Doncaster title after a lead-up All-Star Mile victory at The Valley.
Doncaster Mile Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 Doncaster Mile betting at time of publish include Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman’s airborne Randwick Guineas winning Saxon Warrior filly Sheza Alibi chasing her fifth win on the trot, the rails-drawn Chris Waller-trained Rosehill Guineas champ Autumn Boy and his class stablemate Sixties coming off a Group 2 Phar Lap Stakes win.
Doncaster Mile favourites have a poor recent record with Mr Brightside ($6 in 2023) the first since Winx (2016) to salute for the punters.
Sheza Alibi ($1.90 in 2026) was the last Doncaster Mile favourite to win.
Doncaster Mile 2026 Field
The official 2026 Doncaster Mile field of final acceptances is announced on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The 2026 Doncaster Mile final field features 16 star middle-distance gallopers led in betting by Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman’s flying Randwick Guineas winning Saxon Warrior filly, Sheza Alibi, drawn wide out in gate 13 chasing her fifth win on the trot.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Gringotts
J: Nash Rawiller
T: Ciaron Maher |
110x92 | G | 2 | 58.5kg | |
|
2. Pericles
J: Craig Williams
T: Bjorn Baker |
342x13 | G | 14 | 57kg | |
|
3. Headley Grange
J: Jason Collett
T: Joseph Pride |
110x45 | G | 7 | 54.5kg | |
|
4. Evaporate
J: Zac Purton
T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes |
33x429 | G | 12 | 54.5kg | |
|
5. Linebacker
J: Zac Lloyd
T: Tom Charlton |
717x77 | G | 9 | 53kg | |
|
6. Militarize
J: Tim Clark
T: Chris Waller |
523x45 | G | 10 | 53kg | |
|
7. Autumn Boy
J: Kerrin Mcevoy
T: Chris Waller |
71x321 | C | 1 | 52kg | |
|
8. Steparty
J: Tyler Schiller
T: Paul Preusker |
772115 | G | 6 | 51.5kg | |
|
9. Vivy Air
J: Reece Jones
T: Ciaron Maher |
1218x3 | M | 11 | 51kg | |
|
10. Attica
J: Andrew Adkins
T: Joseph Pride |
11x438 | C | 3 | 50kg | |
|
11. Cristal Clear
J: Braith Nock
T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
1266x1 | G | 8 | 50kg | |
|
12. Scheelite
J: Winona Costin
T: Ken & Kasey Keys |
620x51 | G | 15 | 50kg | |
|
13. Encap
J: Alysha Collett
T: Gary Portelli |
497x60 | G | 4 | 50kg | |
|
14. Hellsing
J: Ryan Houston
T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
722302 | G | 5 | 50kg | |
|
15. Sheza Alibi
J: Jamie Melham
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
311x11 | F | 13 | 49kg | |
|
16. Sixties
J: Rachel King
T: Chris Waller |
5x1131 | C | 16 | 49kg |
Doncaster Mile Race Day 2026
The 2026 Doncaster Mile takes place on Day 1 of ‘The Championships’ at Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, April 4, 2026. There are four Group 1 races in total held that day at the track with the Doncaster Mile supported by the:
- Group 1 $3 million T.J. Smith Stakes (1200m),
- Group 1 $2 million Australian Derby (2400m), and the
- Group 1 $1 million Inglis Sires’ (1400m).
Doncaster Mile Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 Doncaster Mile barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Doncaster Mile Field section.
Doncaster Mile Nominations 2026
2026 Doncaster Mile nominations close at midday on Tuesday the 10th of February 2026.
The Doncaster Mile 2026 nominations attracted 139 hopefuls led in futures markets by Chris Waller’s Golden Eagle winning mare Autumn Glow who won her opening eight career starts.
Doncaster Mile First Acceptances 2026
Doncaster Mile 2026 first acceptances close at midday on Tuesday the 10th of March 2026.
Doncaster Mile Weights 2026
The Doncaster Mile is a handicap event, with the lowest handicap weight being 50kgs, or 49kgs for three-year-olds. 2026 Doncaster Mile weights must be declared by the Tuesday of race week with weights on the final acceptances to be published in our above Doncaster Mile Field section.
2026 Doncaster Mile Topweight:
- No. 1 Gringotts (58.5kg)
Doncaster Mile Acceptances 2026
Doncaster Mile 2026 Final Acceptances must be declared at 8:00am on Tuesday the 31st of March 2026 and will be published in our above Doncaster Mile Field section.
Doncaster Mile Jockeys 2026
The final 2026 Doncaster Mile jockeys must be announced by 12 PM on the Wednesday of race week with jockeys to be published in our above Doncaster Mile Field section.
- Doncaster Mile Jockey Record: Glen Boss (7 wins)
Doncaster Mile Scratchings 2026
2026 Doncaster Mile scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
Doncaster Mile Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Doncaster Mile prize purse is worth $4,000,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $2,300,000 |
| 2nd | $750,000 |
| 3rd | $375,000 |
| 4th | $175,000 |
| 5th | $100,000 |
| 6th | $60,000 |
| 7th | $40,000 |
| 8th | $40,000 |
| 9th | $30,000 |
| 10th | $30,000 |
Doncaster Mile Race Number 2026
The 2026 Doncaster Mile race number is scheduled as Randwick Race 8 at 4:35pm (AEDT) on Saturday, April 4, 2026. There are 10 races in total that day at Randwick Racecourse.
Doncaster Mile Form Guide 2026
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2026 Doncaster Mile Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2026 DONCASTER MILE FORM GUIDE
Doncaster Mile Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 Doncaster Mile live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Free-to-air television: Seven Network
Streaming: Racing NSW
Doncaster Mile Winners
Winners of the Doncaster Mile going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below. For a full list of winners going back to the race’s inauguration in 1866, please check our Doncaster Mile winners page.
Happy Clapper is one of the most notable recent Doncaster Mile winners setting a new race record time in 2018 of 1:33.1.
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Third | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sheza Alibi | Autumn Boy | Militarize | 1:35.62 |
| 2025 | Stefi Magnetica | Royal Patronage | Encap | 1:35.28 |
| 2024 | Celestial Legend | Pericles | Militarize | 1:35.27 |
| 2023 | Mr Brightside | My Oberon | Nugget | 1:38.7 |
| 2022 | Mr Brightside | I’m Thunderstruck | Icebath | 1:39.9 |
| 2021 | Cascadian | Icebath | Dalasan | 1:36.6 |
| 2020 | Nettoyer | Star Of The Seas | Brandenburg | 1:37.7 |
| 2019 | Brutal | Dreamforce | Hartnell | 1:37.6 |
| 2018 | Happy Clapper | Comin’ Through | Arbeitsam | 1:33.1 |
| 2017 | It’s Somewhat | Happy Clapper | Sense Of Occasion | 1:39.1 |
| 2016 | Winx | Happy Clapper | Azkadellia | 1:35.2 |
| 2015 | Kermadec | Real Impact | Royal Descent | 1:37.6 |
| 2014 | Sacred Falls | Royal Descent | Weary | 1:39.5 |
| 2013 | Sacred Falls | Pierro | Norzita | 1:37.9 |
| 2012 | More Joyous | Shoot Out | Yosei | 1:35.5 |
| 2011 | Sacred Choice | Love Conquers All | Bold Glance | 1:39.4 |
| 2010 | Rangirangdoo | Road To Rock | Brilliant Light | 1:34.2 |
| 2009 | Vision And Power | Black Piranha | Whobegotyou | 1:36.6 |
| 2008 | Triple Honour | Casino Prince | Pinnacles | 1:38.6 |
| 2007 | Haradasun | Mentality | Divine Madonna | 1:38.0 |
| 2006 | Racing To Win | Johan’s Toy | Bentley Biscuit | 1:34.1 |
| 2005 | Patezza | Court’s In Session | Danni Martine | 1:35.9 |
| 2004 | Private Steer | Grand Armee | Ambulance | 1:35.5 |
| 2003 | Grand Armee | Dash For Cash | Boreale | 1:36.8 |
| 2002 | Sunline | Shogun Lodge | Defier | 1:35.2 |
| 2001 | Assertive Lad | Shogun Lodge | Weasel Will | 1:35.9 |
| 2000 | Over | Sunline | Zastov | 1:35.0 |