South Australian Derby Tips & Betting Guide 2026

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Leicester took out the 2018 South Australian Derby.

2026 South Australian Derby Tips & Preview

Expert South Australian Derby tips will be available following the final field and barrier draw release. Check back here in the days leading up to the G1 event to see who our tipsters have on top.

South Australian Derby 2026 Schedule


South Australian Derby
2026
DateSaturday, May 2
Time4:05pm
TrackMorphettville
Distance2500m
ConditionsSet Weights
Prize Money$1,000,000
Age3YO

South Australian Derby Odds 2026

No odds are available for the 2026 South Australian Derby at present, but as soon as markets are available, this page will be updated. 

South Australian Derby Field & Barrier Draw 2026

The final field and barrier draw for the 2026 South Australian Derby will be released on April 28, and this page will be updated shortly after. 

See below for the 2025 SA Derby Field and barriers:
No.
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Barrier
Weight
1GOLDRUSH GURUAndrew GluyasJason Holder1856.5kg
2STATUARIOEmma-Lee & David BrowneJohn Allen356.5kg
3CONFETTI GARDENTrent Busuttin & Natalie YoungLiam Riordan1456.5kg
4AMERICAN WOLF (NZ)Trent Busuttin & Natalie YoungMark Zahra1156.5kg
5SAINT EMILIONCiaron MaherTodd Pannell756.5kg
6SNOOPY NOWDarryl HewittTBA856.5kg
7DUBAI FOCUSAaron Bain & Ned TaylorBen Melham1356.5kg
8LAVALIERJames CummingsMs Jamie Melham1556.5kg
9POLITELY DUNDanny O'BrienDaniel Stackhouse256.5kg
10ROCTAVE (NZ)Stephen MarshJordan Childs956.5kg
11DARKNCONFIDENTIALStuart GowerMs Rochelle Milnes (a)1256.5kg
12COMPRESSING (NZ)Trent Busuttin & Natalie YoungDaniel Moor1056.5kg
13SCINTILLANTE (NZ)Cliff BrownTBA556.5kg
14CAVITY BAYTony & Calvin McEvoyHarry Coffey1754.5kg
15FEMMINILEPhillip StokesLachlan Neindorf454.5kg
16CHASE YOUR DREAMS (NZ)Ben, Will & JD HayesEthan Brown1954.5kg
17eCAPTAIN HILFIGER (NZ)Peter GelagotisTBA1656.5kg
18eGLOBAL ECLIPSEMick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)Ben Melham656.5kg
19eGIN RUMMYAlexander JusticeJustin Potter156.5kg

South Australian Derby Bookmaker Offers

The South Australian races don't always get the attention that the other states do but in the quieter winter months Morphettville is one of Australia's main attractions.

This means the bookies like Ladbrokes and Elitebet will roll out South Australian Derby bookmaker offers and promotions on the Group 1 event.

South Australian Derby History

The inaugural running of the South Australian Derby was on 5 January 1860 at Thebarton Racecourse which is located today in Mile End. Back then race was called The Thebarton Derby and it was taken out by Midnight.

The distance has jumped around eight different times over the course of its lifetime before settling on the 2500m trip back in 2005.

There's a real connection with the Melbourne Cup and this race. Fan favourite Subzero did the double as did 1961 winner Gatum Gatum. Assyrian is another that took out the SA Derby in 1880 before winning the race that stops a nation two years later.

South Australian Derby Form Guide

The South Australian Derby is the last race for the three-year-olds to sneak a Group 1 win in before the end of the racing season.

The staying event previously was a race that attracted runners from around the country but now South Australian and Victorian gallopers are the ones that mainly compete for the Derby.

Check back in the lead up to the South Australian Derby for our detailed form guide to the event.

South Australian Derby Previous Winners

Year
Winner
2025Femminile
2024Coco Sun
2023Dunkel
2022Jungle Magnate
2021Explosive Jack
2020Russian Camelot
2019Qafila
2018Leicester
2017Volatile Mix
2016Howard Be Thy Name
2015Delicacy
2014Kushadasi
2013Escado
2012Zabeelionaire
2011Shadows In The Sun
2010Kidnapped
2009Rebel Raider
2008Zarita
2007Lazer Sharp
2006Testifiable
2005Tails Of Triomphe
2004Hard To Get
2003Mummify
2002Pantani
2001Big Pat
2000Blue Murder

South Australian Derby Live Streaming

For those wanting to experience the South Australian Derby live streaming all you need to do is sign up with an online bookmaker like Dabble.

The South Australian Derby can be live streamed via most online bookmakers, all you need to do is have money in your account.

South Australian Derby 2025 Result

Pos.
Horse
Trainer
Jockey
Margin
Barrier
Weight
SP
1FEMMINILEPhillip StokesLachlan NeindorfWinner254.5kg$19 
2STATUARIOEmma-Lee & David BrowneJohn Allen0.73L156.5kg$3.40 
3LAVALIERJames CummingsMs Jamie Melham2.55L1356.5kg$6.50 
4SCINTILLANTE (NZ)Cliff BrownBilly Egan2.97L356.5kg$31 
5CAVITY BAYTony & Calvin McEvoyHarry Coffey3.35L1554.5kg$18 
6GOLDRUSH GURUAndrew GluyasJason Holder4.18L1656.5kg$12 
7SAINT EMILIONCiaron MaherTodd Pannell4.3L556.5kg$26 
8AMERICAN WOLF (NZ)Trent Busuttin & Natalie YoungMark Zahra5L956.5kg$6 
9CONFETTI GARDENTrent Busuttin & Natalie YoungLiam Riordan5.02L1256.5kg$41 
10DUBAI FOCUSAaron Bain & Ned TaylorDaniel Stackhouse7.05L1156.5kg$31 
11COMPRESSING (NZ)Trent Busuttin & Natalie YoungDaniel Moor7.92L856.5kg$61 
12SNOOPY NOWDarryl HewittJustin Potter8.57L656.5kg$13 
13ROCTAVE (NZ)Stephen MarshJordan Childs8.94L756.5kg$41 
14DARKNCONFIDENTIALStuart GowerMs Rochelle Milnes (a/53kg)10.32L1056.5kg$151 
15GLOBAL ECLIPSEMick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)Ben Melham14.02L456.5kg$8.50 
16CAPTAIN HILFIGER (NZ)Peter GelagotisAnthony Darmanin23.62L1456.5kg$201 
ScrGIN RUMMYAlexander JusticeJustin Potter0000
ScrPOLITELY DUNDanny O'BrienDaniel Stackhouse0000
ScrCHASE YOUR DREAMS (NZ)Ben, Will & JD HayesEthan Brown0000

South Australian Derby 2025 Replay




South Australian Derby FAQs

When is the 2026 South Australian Derby?

The 2026 South Australian Derby runs on Saturday May 2.

How long is the South Australian Derby?

The staying contest is run over 2500m.

Where is the 2026 South Australian Derby held?

The South Australian Derby is held at Morphettville Racecourse, which is located in Adelaide, South Australia.

What time does the South Australian Derby run?

The South Australian Derby is held at 4:05pm local time

What’s the prize money for the 2025 South Australian Derby?

$1,000,000 is the total prize pool for the 2025 South Australian Derby.

Who won the 2024 South Australian Derby?

Coco Sun took out the 2024 running of the race.

Who won the 2025 South Australian Derby?

$19 chance Femminile won the 2025 South Australian Derby for local trainer Phillip Stokes and local rider Lachlan Neindorf.