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Doncaster Mile

"The Autumn Mile"

Sat, 4 Apr 2026144 days ago

Race Details

1600m
$4,000,000
Randwick
New South Wales
Group 1
Handicap

About This Race

The Doncaster Mile is a Group 1 handicap race over 1600m at Royal Randwick. One of Australia's most prestigious mile races and a highlight of The Championships.

History

First run in 1866, notable winners include Winx (2016) and Happy Clapper (2018). The race attracts quality milers from across Australia.

On the Calendar

  • It is the richest of 10 feature races on the Randwick card that day.
  • It is the 4th richest of 101 feature races scheduled at Randwick in the 2025-26 season.
  • It is one of 31 Group 1 races run in NSW in 2025-26.
  • Run over 1600m, it is a mile test and one of 19 races at that trip at Randwick this season.
  • It falls in April 2026, alongside 29 other feature races in NSW that month.

Track Information

Royal Randwick Racecourse

Royal Randwick is one of Australia's premier racecourses, hosting some of the nation's richest races including The Everest. Known as "Headquarters" by Sydney racing fans, it features a challenging 2200m circumference with a long straight.

Sydney, NSW
1833
2200m
410m
Turf
45,000
The EverestThe ChampionshipsEpsom HandicapDoncaster Mile

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