Golden Slipper Tips, Best Bets, Field and Odds

The Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) will be held at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, March 27 and we provide you with a comprehensive guide to the two-year-old feature event.

The Golden Slipper 2027 is the world’s richest race for two-year-olds — a $5 million Group 1 over 1200m at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday 20 March 2027. It crowns the champion juvenile of the season and makes stallions out of its winners. This is our complete guide: the 2027 date and start times, how the field is decided, tips and best bets, live odds, the form guide, how to watch, past winners and FAQs — updated all autumn with the latest field, odds and our best bets.

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The Golden Slipper 2027: Key Details

Detail Value
Race Golden Slipper Stakes (Group 1)
Date Saturday 20 March 2027
Start time ~4:45pm AEDT (confirmed race week)
Venue Rosehill Gardens, Sydney
Distance 1200m
Conditions Group 1, set weights, 2yo colts, fillies & geldings
Field 16 runners (by order of entry)
Prize money $5 million (world’s richest 2yo race)
Broadcast Channel 7 / 7plus, Sky Racing, Racing.com + bookmaker streams

 

When is the Golden Slipper & What Time?

The Golden Slipper is run in late March on Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill — in 2027 that’s Saturday 20 March, with the feature jumping in the late afternoon (approximately 4:45pm AEDT; the exact time is confirmed race week). Local start times by state:

State Local start time
NSW / VIC / ACT / TAS ~4:45pm AEDT
Queensland ~3:45pm AEST
South Australia ~4:15pm ACDT
Northern Territory ~3:15pm ACST
Western Australia ~1:45pm AWST

 

The World’s Richest Two-Year-Old Race

At $5 million the Golden Slipper is the richest race for two-year-olds on earth, and winning it is career-defining: Slipper winners become some of the most valuable colts and broodmares in the breeding industry. The field is capped at 16 and decided by an order of entry — the best juveniles earn their place through the autumn lead-ups: nominations are taken months out and the order of entry is updated through the autumn, with the final field locked in the week of the race. Of the $5 million pool the winner collects close to $3 million. Because they’re only two, form can be thin and the market volatile — which is exactly what makes the Slipper such a compelling betting race.

The Golden Slipper 2027 Field & Barrier Draw

The 16-horse field takes shape across the autumn as the order of entry firms through the lead-ups. With unexposed two-year-olds the barrier and a soft run can be decisive over the sharp Rosehill 1200m, and natural early speed is a huge asset. Watch the late trials and final-week gallops closely. Check back for the confirmed 2027 field and barrier draw.

Golden Slipper Tips, Best Bets & Predictions

Our tipsters post their Golden Slipper best bets and value selections once the field and barriers are confirmed. Juvenile racing rewards proven lead-up form, a good gate and a stable with a strong Slipper record — and because the form is shallow, each-way and exotic value is everywhere. Bookmark this page for our final selections.

How to Bet on the Golden Slipper

All the standard markets apply — win and each-way, plus exotics (quinella, exacta, trifecta and first-four), which can pay big in a wide-open juvenile field. Futures open early and move sharply through the lead-ups. Prices vary between bookmakers, so always compare and take the best available — see our toplist below.

Golden Slipper Odds & Favourites

Slipper markets move all autumn as the order of entry firms. Two-year-old form is notoriously hard to read — Fireburn beat hot favourite Coolangatta in 2022 — so favourites are far from a lock and genuine roughies place every year. For live Golden Slipper odds and the best price on every runner, compare the bookmakers below.

Golden Slipper Form Guide

The key lead-ups are the Sydney juvenile races — the Silver Slipper, Todman, Reisling and Sweet Embrace Stakes — plus the Magic Millions 2YO Classic and Melbourne’s Blue Diamond. Look for proven black-type 2yo form, a sharp turn of foot and a Slipper-winning stable. The Golden Slipper headlines the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival alongside the Sires Produce and Champagne Stakes.

Golden Slipper Recent Winners & 2026 Result

The 2026 Golden Slipper was won by Guest House, beating Streisand and Music Time — see our full Golden Slipper 2026 results. Recent winners:

Year Winner Note
2026 Guest House Beat Streisand & Music Time
2025 Marhoona
2024 Lady Of Camelot
2023 Shinzo
2022 Fireburn Beat favourite Coolangatta
2021 Stay Inside Tommy Berry / Team Freedman

 

History & Background

First run in 1957, the Golden Slipper transformed Australian two-year-old racing and grew into the world’s richest juvenile race. Champions including Luskin Star, Pierro and Sepoy have won it, and many have gone on to become influential sires. Always run at Rosehill over 1200m, it is the centrepiece of the Sydney autumn and the dream target for every juvenile owner. It anchors the build-up to Sydney’s autumn carnival and The Championships.

How to Watch the Golden Slipper (Live Stream & TV)

Golden Slipper Day is shown free-to-air on Channel 7 and 7plus, plus Sky Racing and Racing.com, and you can live stream the race free with most licensed Australian bookmakers once your account is funded. Replays go up on the Australian Turf Club and Racing.com channels shortly after.

Best Bookmakers for the Golden Slipper

For a full comparison of the top Australian racing bookmakers — best odds, futures and live streaming — see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.

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Golden Slipper FAQs

When is the Golden Slipper 2027?

Saturday 20 March 2027 at Rosehill Gardens, over 1200m for two-year-olds.

How much is the Golden Slipper worth?

$5 million, making it the richest race for two-year-olds in the world.

How is the Golden Slipper field decided?

The field is capped at 16 and set by an order of entry, with the best juveniles earning their place through the autumn lead-up races.

Who won the 2026 Golden Slipper?

Guest House, beating Streisand and Music Time.

What distance is the Golden Slipper?

1200m, at Group 1 level for two-year-old colts, fillies and geldings.

Where is the Golden Slipper run?

Rosehill Gardens in Sydney — it has always been run there.

How can I watch the Golden Slipper?

Free-to-air on Channel 7 and 7plus, plus Sky Racing and Racing.com, with free live streams via most bookmakers.