Group 1

Epsom Handicap

"The Mile Championship"

Sat, 3 Oct 202638 days to go

Race Details

Distance1600m

Prize Money$1,500,000

TrackRandwick

StateNew South Wales

Race TypeGroup 1

ConditionsHandicap

About This Race

The Epsom Handicap is a Group 1 handicap race over 1600m at Randwick. One of Australia's most prestigious mile races, it often attracts a quality field of weight-for-age and handicap horses.

History

First run in 1885 and named after England's Epsom Downs. Notable winners include Winx (2015), Lonhro (2004), and Redoute's Choice (1999).

On the Calendar

It is the richest of 7 feature races on the Randwick card that day.
It is the 10th richest of 48 feature races scheduled at Randwick in the 2026-27 season.
It is one of 9 Group 1 races run in NSW in 2026-27.
Run over 1600m, it is a mile test and one of 11 races at that trip at Randwick this season.
It falls in October 2026, alongside 39 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.

CitySydney, NSW

Established1833

Circumference2200m

Straight410m

SurfaceTurf

Capacity45,000

Major Races at this Track

The EverestThe ChampionshipsEpsom HandicapDoncaster Mile

Last Run Results (2025)

PosHorseJockeyTrainerOdds

1stAutumn GlowKerrin McEvoyChris Waller$1.75

2ndFully LitNash RawillerGai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-

3rdPericlesJosh ParrBjorn Baker-

Winning Time1:34.80

TrackGood 4

Field Size16 runners

Margin1.44 lengths

Recent Winners

2025Autumn GlowKerrin McEvoyChris Waller

2024CeolwulfChad SchofieldJoe Pride

2023KovalicaHugh BowmanAnnabel Neasham

2022Giga KickJames McDonaldMark Newnham

2021KoldingJosh ParrChris Waller

Race Facts & Statistics

Autumn Glow: Unbeaten 7-from-7 record going into race
Autumn Glow: Lost a shoe mid-race but still won
Chris Waller: 6th Epsom Handicap win
Australia's premier mile handicap race