Australian Racing Calendar
Every Group and Listed race in Australia
Group 1
The Metropolitan
"The Staying Handicap"
Race Details
About This Race
The Metropolitan is a Group 1 handicap race over 2400m at Randwick. A major staying handicap and important lead-up to the Melbourne Cup.
History
First run in 1863, it is one of Sydney's most historic races. Winners have often gone on to Melbourne Cup success.
On the Calendar
- It is the 4th richest of 7 feature races on the Randwick card that day.
- It is the 21st 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 2400m, it is a staying test and one of 2 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.
Sydney, NSW
1833
2200m
410m
Turf
45,000
The EverestThe ChampionshipsEpsom HandicapDoncaster Mile