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The Group 1 The Metropolitan (2400m) will be held at Royal Randwick on Saturday, October 2 and Bettingpro.com.au provides you with a comprehensive guide to the race.
The Metropolitan tips, best bets, field & odds. Below is our complete The Metropolitan guide — race details, history and past winners, lead-in form, betting markets and FAQs. Check back race week for the final field, odds and our best bets.
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The Metropolitan is the premier Sydney spring stayers’ handicap — a $750,000 Group 1 over 2400m at Royal Randwick, run on Epsom Day. First run in 1863, it is a traditional form line into the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup for Sydney-based stayers. This guide covers the The Metropolitan dates, distance, prize money, betting markets and our full race-day tips. For the full carnival, see our Sydney Spring Racing Carnival guide.
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The Metropolitan Race Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2400m |
| Class | Group 1 Handicap |
| Age / Conditions | Three-year-olds and upwards |
| Venue | Royal Randwick, Sydney |
| Prize Money | $750,000 |
| Run Date | Epsom Day (early October) |
The Metropolitan History & Winners
Recent winners include Big Duke, Sir Charles Road, Selino, Young Werther, Smokin’ Romans and Explosive Jack. The 2400m Randwick trip under handicap conditions provides a genuine staying test.
The Metropolitan Recent Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Royal Supremacy |
| 2024 | Land Legend |
| 2023 | Just Fine |
| 2022 | No Compromise |
| 2021 | Montefilia |
Lead-In Races
The main lead-ins are the Group 3 Premier’s Cup (2000m), Group 3 Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m) and Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes (1600m) for horses stretching out in trip. European imports targeting the Melbourne Cup sometimes use The Metropolitan as their Australian debut.
How to Watch the Metropolitan in Australia
The Metropolitan is run on Epsom Day at Royal Randwick in early October, with the feature staying handicap one of three Group 1s on the card alongside the Epsom Handicap and Flight Stakes. Every race is broadcast live on Sky Racing (Sky Racing 1, Sky Racing 2 and Sky Thoroughbred Central) and streamed through Racing.com, while most licensed Australian bookmakers also stream the vision live for account holders. Sydney’s big spring Saturdays are frequently picked up for free-to-air coverage on Channel 7’s racing programming as well. Check your wagering operator or Sky Racing’s schedule on the day for exact race times.
The Metropolitan Betting Markets
All major Australian bookmakers price the The Metropolitan weeks out, with a full acceptances market released after the final field is declared. The core markets are:
- Fixed-Odds Win & Place — the bread-and-butter markets, with early speculative prices followed by final acceptances pricing.
- Each-Way — typically 1/4 the odds for a place (1-2-3).
- Exotics — quinella, exacta, trifecta and First 4. See our First 4 calculator guide.
- Same Race Multis — combine multiple runners from the same race into one bet. See our Same Race Multi guide.
- Head-to-Head & Group Markets — runner-vs-runner matchups and stable/country markets.
The Metropolitan Betting Trends & Angles
- Sydney’s premier staying handicap — Group 1, 2400m at Royal Randwick on Epsom Day in early October.
- Carnival form lines — the same Sydney spring also delivers the world’s richest turf race; see our The Everest tips and The Golden Eagle tips.
- A Melbourne Cup lead-up — Royal Supremacy (2025) ran here before a tilt at the $10M Melbourne Cup; many use it as a Cups stepping stone.
- Stayers with a turn of foot — the 2400m at Randwick rewards horses that can sprint off a staying tempo.
- Weight matters — as a handicap, well-weighted progressive stayers are the value angle.
Best Bookmakers for the Metropolitan
For a full comparison of the top Australian racing bookmakers, see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.
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The Metropolitan FAQs
When is The Metropolitan?
Early October on Epsom Day at Royal Randwick, run over 2400m as a Group 1 staying handicap.
Who won the most recent Metropolitan?
Royal Supremacy (2025), after Land Legend (2024), Just Fine (2023), No Compromise (2022) and Montefilia (2021).
How do I bet on The Metropolitan?
All Australian bookmakers offer fixed-odds win and each-way markets, plus Melbourne Cup futures for the stayers that run well.
How can I watch The Metropolitan?
The Metropolitan is broadcast live on Sky Racing and streamed via Racing.com and most licensed Australian bookmakers, with Sydney’s spring Saturdays often also carried free-to-air on Channel 7.
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