{"id":92162,"date":"2026-10-01T15:41:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=92162"},"modified":"2026-10-01T15:41:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:41:35","slug":"epsom-handicap-2026-betting-tips-predictions-favourites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/10\/epsom-handicap-2026-betting-tips-predictions-favourites\/","title":{"rendered":"Epsom Handicap 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions & Favourites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of Sydney\u2019s premier spring features takes centre stage at Randwick this Saturday, with $1.5 million in prize money up for grabs, and the Neds form team has done the hard work with our 2026 Epsom Handicap betting tips, predictions and favourites<\/strong>, breaking down the key chances, market movers and best value plays in this year\u2019s outstanding Group 1 mile showdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Group 1 Epsom Handicap<\/a><\/strong> (1600m) is once again shaping as one of the standout betting races of the Sydney Spring Carnival, with a quality field of 19 runners set to clash in the Randwick mile feature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autumn Boy heads Epsom Handicap betting odds<\/a><\/strong> as Chris Waller chases a seventh victory in the famous mile. The dual Group 1 winner returns to Sydney third-up after a strong Makybe Diva Stakes performance and looks ideally placed from the inside draw with James McDonald in the saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Waller yard has plenty of depth with runners including lightweight contender Mr Miller and proven Randwick mare Lady Shenandoah, while unbeaten Kiwi raider Well Written has been one of the biggest market movers after winning all seven career starts and profiles as a serious threat from a favourable barrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attica has attracted interest dropping sharply in the weights after two encouraging lead-up runs, while former winner Ceolwulf, in-form mare Perfumist, and last year’s runner-up Fully Lit add further intrigue to a deep and competitive Group 1 field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With established stars, emerging talent and value right across the market, the Epsom Handicap looks set to deliver another thrilling edition of Sydney’s premier mile handicap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below you’ll find our full 2026 Epsom Handicap preview, predictions and Same Race Multi selections.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Epsom Handicap Favourites & Best Bets<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Favourite & Best Bet<\/div>\n
No. 3 Autumn Boy<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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This looks a typically competitive edition of the Epsom Handicap, but I’m happy to stick with AUTUMN BOY (1)<\/strong> as the horse to beat.<\/p>\n

The Chris Waller-trained four-year-old returns to Randwick third-up after two strong Melbourne runs and looks ready to produce a peak performance back at the mile.<\/p>\n

The son of The Autumn Sun stamped himself as a genuine Group 1 contender when runner-up to Sheza Alibi in the Makybe Diva Stakes<\/a>, and his previous elite-level form reads exceptionally well for a race like this.<\/p>\n

A winner of both the Caulfield Guineas<\/a> and Rosehill Guineas<\/a>, he also boasts strong Randwick credentials after placings in the Randwick Guineas<\/a> and Doncaster Mile<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Getting back to his preferred 1600m, drawing the inside gate and reuniting with James McDonald are all major positives, while Waller’s outstanding record in the race only adds confidence.<\/p>\n

With the stable chasing another Epsom success and Autumn Boy looking set to peak at the right time, he’s the one I’m backing to deliver.<\/p>\n

Randwick R8 – Tab Epsom Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Autumn Boy (1)<\/span>
J: James McDonald<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
12×82<\/span> T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 03\/10\/2026 05:14:58 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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