Australian Derby

Ladbrokes Tip: The Rosehill Guineas – Australian Derby is a popular autumn betting double

The latest edition of the Australian Derby took place on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Royal Randwick as Sydney’s premier staying race for three-year-olds and was claimed in a brilliant front‑running display by the Bjorn Baker‑trained Green Spaces ($4.40), who kicked clear for a runaway victory. 

2026 Australian Derby Results

The 2026 Australian Derby results and finishing order will be known on Saturday, April 4, 2026 and published below.

History continued to be made at Royal Randwick on Day 1 of The Championships with jockey Rachel King becoming the first female hoop to win the 2026 Australian Derby thanks to an effortless three-length romp home by the up-and-coming Bjorn Baker-trained stayer Green Spaces ($4.40). Improving on his lead-up second in the Rosehill Guineas, Green Spaces came from sixth on the home turn to charge down the front runners and race away for an impressive 3.19 length win. He will be put away for the spring with the $10 million Melbourne Cup in sight and has firmed in from $51 to $26 to win the world’s richest handicap.

2026 Australian Derby Odds

The Australian Derby odds 2026 will be published below as soon as our markets are open on the three-years-old autumn classic followed by the official Australian Derby finishing order after the event.

Australian Derby Tips

Australian Derby tips are usually determined by the results of the Rosehill Guineas two weeks earlier at Sydney’s other premier track.

Only three times from 2001-2026 has an Australian Derby winner run worse than fourth in their lead-up run with Roman Emperor (2009) and Mongolian Khan (2015) both coming off fifths in the Rosehill Guineas, and Tavago (2016) improving on a sixth in the NZ Derby before his upset win at Australian Derby odds of $31.

Other Australian Derby betting tips include avoiding fillies who have a very bad record in the race and sticking to Sydney form with just three winners in over 30 years not coming off a Rosehill run last time out.

The other key tip is to look at the Group 2 Tulloch Stakes winner with all four champions from 2017-20 going on to take out the ATC Derby with Jon Snow (2017), Levendi (2018), Angel Of Truth (2019), and Quick Thinker (2020).

In 2023 Major Beel improved on a lead-up second seven days beforehand in the Tulloch Stakes to win the Australian Derby in an upset.

2026 Australian Derby Tips

Our exclusive Australian Derby 2026 betting tips on the three-year-old stayers to back and sack in the feature autumn staying showdown will be available below the week of the race so stay tuned.

The Australian Derby, also known as the ATC Derby, is one of four Group 1 races taking place at Royal Randwick Racecourse on the first Saturday in April on Day 1 of The Championships. The meeting is also referred to as Doncaster Mile Day and the other elite levels on the card are the TJ Smith Stakes, ATC Inglis’ Sires Produce Stakes, and the Doncaster Mile.

The Australian Derby is open to three-year-old horses and offers $2 million in total prize money including $1.2 million to the winning youngster.

The Australian Derby prizemoney for 2020 was reduced to $1 million including $580,000 for the winning three-year-old because of the Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on Australian racing but was back up to $2 million again in 2021.

Run at set weights over 2400m the colts and geldings in the Australian Derby field carry 56.5kg and the fillies 54.5kg.

The winners of the Randwick Guineas and Rosehill Guineas are exempt from Australian Derby ballot each year and provide key lead-ups to the mile and a half classic. The Rosehill Guineas – Australian Derby double was last completed by Criterion (2014) and Riff Rocket (2024).

The Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville in May is a nice next-up target for Australian Derby graduates and the SA Derby – ATC Derby double was recently completed by Explosive Jack (2021) who won the former at $16.

In 2022 Hitotsu made history as the first horse to do the VRC Derby – ATC Derby double since Mahogany (1993/94).

The feat was repeated in 2024 by Riff Rocket who also handed Chris Waller his maiden Australian Derby victory.

Waller enjoyed back-to-back wins in 2025 with his ace filly Aeliana beating home the boys by five lengths!

Each autumn the Australian Derby winner is also exempt from ballot from the following weekend’s Group 1 $5 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m).

Australian Derby Race Info

• Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
• Track: Royal Randwick Racecourse
• Distance: 2400m
• Conditions: Set Weights – 3YOs
• Status: Group 1
• Prize Money: $2 million
• First Run: 1861

Australian Derby Betting

Australian Derby betting markets are dominated by young staying types showing a potential to step up to 2400m and run out the distance.

The best performers in the Rosehill Guineas over 400m shorter a fortnight earlier always feature highly in the Australian Derby odds, and the double was achieved twice in three years when It’s A Dundeel (2013) and Criterion (2014) scored both Group 1s.

Riff Rocket (2024) was the last horse to do the Rosehill Guineas – Australian Derby double.

Aeliana (2nd in 2025) and Green Spaces (2nd in 2026) are the latest Rosehill Guineas graduates to continue on and win the ATC Derby. 

Fillies have a very poor record against the boys in the Australian Derby and make a risky punt with only two beating home the boys in over 30 years in Shamrocker (2011) and Aeliana (2025) as they are usually taking on their own kind in the Australian Oaks the following weekend.

Australian Derby betting favourites saluted six times from 2006 – 2026 most recently with Criterion (2014), Hitotsu ($3.30 in 2022), Riff Rocket ($2.20 in 2024), and the filly Aeliana ($2.25 in 2025). 

In 2021 there was an upset with Explosive Jack winning at Australian Derby odds of 15/1.

There was another notable upset in the 2023 Australian Derby results with Major Beel winning at $31 to hand trainer Gai Waterhouse her first win in the classic.

Australian Derby Field

The Australian Derby race field features a selection of the season’s best staying three-year-olds facing off over the mile and a half, many seeing the distance for the first time.

The traditional lead-up for horses heading into the Australian Derby field is the Group Rosehill Guineas (2000m) held a fortnight before.

Six times since 2003, 18 horses have lined up in the Australian Derby field when Clangalang (2003), Criterion (2014), Levendi (2018), Hitotsu (2022), Major Beel (2023), and Aeliana (2025) won against capacity fields.

Australian Derby nominations are taken on a Tuesday in early to mid-February before first acceptances a month later in the first week of March.

Final Australian Derby acceptances then close on the Tuesday before the race attracting a fee of $7,700 for connections when the field and barrier draw is released.

2026 Australian Derby Field

The Australian Derby 2026 field and barrier draw will be published here when they are released on the Tuesday of race week – March 31, 2026.

The Australian Derby 2026 final field features 13 of the season’s best three-year-old stayers led in betting by the progressive Bjorn Baker-trained Green Spaces and Ciaron Maher’s VRC Derby / Australian Guineas double champ Observer who ran second and third respectively in the Rosehill Guineas last time out.

Randwick R9 - Atc Australian Derby (G1)

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	Entrant	Last 6	Sex	Barrier	Weight
	1. Observer J: James McDonald T: Ciaron Maher	11x113	C	12	56.5kg
	2. Road To Paris J: Zac Purton T: Roger James & Robert Wellwood	1l6221	G	10	56.5kg
	3. Green Spaces J: Rachel King T: Bjorn Baker	11x662	C	6	56.5kg
	4. Deal Done Fast J: Damian Lane T: Matt Cumani	443x57	C	8	56.5kg
	5. Storm Leopard J: Tommy Berry T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	412151	G	5	56.5kg
	6. One Step Closer J: Zac Lloyd T: Tom Charlton	44x034	G	2	56.5kg
	7. Federalist J: Dylan Gibbons T: M, W & J Hawkes	49x225	G	7	56.5kg
	8. Savisanta J: Ben Melham T: Chris Waller	6x1852	G	11	56.5kg
	9. Victorious Spirit J: Luke Nolen T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	31x348	G	13	56.5kg
	10. Kaye Jay J: Mark Zahra T: Clayton Douglas	2143	G	1	56.5kg
	11. Bingi J: Michael Dee T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman	77x956	C	9	56.5kg
	12. Are You Kidding J: Ashley Morgan T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich	23131	G	3	56.5kg
	13. Dezignation J: Tyler Schiller T: Matthew Smith	312575	C	4	56.5kg

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2026 Australian Derby Nominations

Nominations for the Australian Derby in 2026 close at midday on Tuesday the 10th of February 2026.

The Australian Derby 2026 nominations feature 132 of the season’s most promising 3YO stayers with all-in markets dominated by the spring’s VRC Derby champ Observer who made a great return with a soft Group 2 Autumn Stakes win.

2026 Australian Derby First Acceptances

The official Australian Derby 2026 first acceptances close on Tuesday the 10th of March 2026.

Australian Derby Form Guide

The Australian Derby form guide shows the full field, barriers, jockeys, trainers and lead-up runs of the three-year-olds in the mix. Using the information to place a well-informed tip is essential and it is a great idea to look at horses that ran top three in the Rosehill Guineas last time out when doing the Australian Derby form.

Historical data dating back from 1983 shows that most Australian Derby winners jumped from barriers 1 – 8 with the most successful gates in that time being 8 with eight winners most recent Riff Rocket (2024).

Australian Derby Form Facts

• Just four fillies from 1983 – 2026 have won the Australian Derby, most recently Aeliana (2025). 
• Rosehill is the best form to follow into the race with all but five of the Australian Derby winners (from 1983 – 2026) having come off a run at Sydney’s other best race track the latest being last start Australian Guineas winner at Flemington Hitotsu in 2022.
• The Rosehill Guineas – Australian Derby betting double is a popular one with punters and history shows Riff Rocket (2024) was the last horse to win both races.
• Barrier one has produced the most successful Australian Derby results in the past 30 years including three straight wins from 2014 – 2017.

2026 Australian Derby Form Guide

A link to our comprehensive Australian Derby 2026 Form Guide will be provided for punters below the week of the race.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2026 AUSTRALIAN DERBY FORM GUIDE

Past Australian Derby Results

The Australian Derby results and finishing order are known when the race runs on Day 1 of Sydney’s The Championships on the first Saturday in April. Along with the Australian Derby winner the results reveal the winning trainer, jockey, margin and time as well as the starting prices of all the runners.

The most notable upset Australian Derby results in recent years include Major Beel ($31 in 2023), Explosive Jack ($16 in 2021), Tavago ($31 in 2016), Ethiopia ($15 in 2012), and Nom Du Jeu ($26 in 2008).

Notable Australian Derby winners in the past 10 years include Waller’s first ATC Derby champ Riff Rocket (2024), history-making Hitotsu (2022), trainer Murray Baker’s fifth champion Quick Thinker (2020), Mongolian Khan (2015), Criterion (2014), It’s A Dundeel (2013), and Headturner (2006).

The late TJ Smith holds the training record having prepared nine Australian Derby winners throughout his career.

His daughter Gai Waterhouse won her first Australian Derby in partnership with Adrian Bott with Major Beel in 2023.

Aeliana (2025) was the last Australian Derby winning filly. 

Recent Australian Derby Winners

Recent Australian Derby winners and placegetters going back to 2000 are detailed in the table below.

Year	Winner	Runner-Up	Third	Time
2026	Green Spaces	Dezignation	Storm Leopard	2:32.84
2025	Aeliana	Firm Agreement	Shanwah	2:29.80
2024	Riff Rocket	Ceolwulf	Glad You Think So	2:23.45
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

FAQ

Who won the 2026 Australian Derby?

The 2026 Australian Derby was won by three-year-old Street Boss colt Green Spaces at $4.40 for trainer Bjorn Baker with jockey Rachel King aboard on 56.5kg from barrier 6 to win by 3.19 lengths on a Soft (7) track in a time of 2:32.84.

Who won the 2025 Australian Derby?

The 2025 Australian Derby was won by three-year-old Castelvecchio filly Aeliana at $2.25 favouritism for trainer Chris Waller with jockey Damain Lane aboard on 54.5kg from barrier 2 to win by 5.16 lengths in a time of 2:29.80.

When is the Australian Derby 2026?

Saturday, April 4, 2026

What is the prize money for the Australian Derby 2026?

$2,000,000

Where is the Australian Derby 2026?

Randwick Racecourse, Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031.

How do I bet on the 2026 Australian Derby?

Bet online or via the latest iOS/Android apps with Ladbrokes.
The first step is to create an account at ladbrokes.com.au. The process is quick and easy!
Once you've created your account you can make a deposit via credit card, or any other of our secure payment methods. Next up, head to the racing page and find the race and runner that's right for you.

Which horse will win the 2026 Australian Derby?

The best way to pick which horse will win the Australian Derby is to take into account the form, assess the barriers, and consider the weight the horse will carry (among other factors). Check out ladbrokes.com.au in the lead up to the race for full form information.