South Australian Derby Tips & Betting Guide 2026
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 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, May 2 |
| Time | 4:05pm |
| Track | Morphettville |
| Distance | 2500m |
| Conditions | Set Weights |
| Prize Money | $1,000,000 |
| Age | 3YO |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOLDRUSH GURU | Andrew Gluyas | Jason Holder | 18 | 56.5kg |
| 2 | STATUARIO | Emma-Lee & David Browne | John Allen | 3 | 56.5kg |
| 3 | CONFETTI GARDEN | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Liam Riordan | 14 | 56.5kg |
| 4 | AMERICAN WOLF (NZ) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Mark Zahra | 11 | 56.5kg |
| 5 | SAINT EMILION | Ciaron Maher | Todd Pannell | 7 | 56.5kg |
| 6 | SNOOPY NOW | Darryl Hewitt | TBA | 8 | 56.5kg |
| 7 | DUBAI FOCUS | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | Ben Melham | 13 | 56.5kg |
| 8 | LAVALIER | James Cummings | Ms Jamie Melham | 15 | 56.5kg |
| 9 | POLITELY DUN | Danny O'Brien | Daniel Stackhouse | 2 | 56.5kg |
| 10 | ROCTAVE (NZ) | Stephen Marsh | Jordan Childs | 9 | 56.5kg |
| 11 | DARKNCONFIDENTIAL | Stuart Gower | Ms Rochelle Milnes (a) | 12 | 56.5kg |
| 12 | COMPRESSING (NZ) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Daniel Moor | 10 | 56.5kg |
| 13 | SCINTILLANTE (NZ) | Cliff Brown | TBA | 5 | 56.5kg |
| 14 | CAVITY BAY | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Harry Coffey | 17 | 54.5kg |
| 15 | FEMMINILE | Phillip Stokes | Lachlan Neindorf | 4 | 54.5kg |
| 16 | CHASE YOUR DREAMS (NZ) | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Ethan Brown | 19 | 54.5kg |
| 17e | CAPTAIN HILFIGER (NZ) | Peter Gelagotis | TBA | 16 | 56.5kg |
| 18e | GLOBAL ECLIPSE | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Ben Melham | 6 | 56.5kg |
| 19e | GIN RUMMY | Alexander Justice | Justin Potter | 1 | 56.5kg |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Femminile |
| 2024 | Coco Sun |
| 2023 | Dunkel |
| 2022 | Jungle Magnate |
| 2021 | Explosive Jack |
| 2020 | Russian Camelot |
| 2019 | Qafila |
| 2018 | Leicester |
| 2017 | Volatile Mix |
| 2016 | Howard Be Thy Name |
| 2015 | Delicacy |
| 2014 | Kushadasi |
| 2013 | Escado |
| 2012 | Zabeelionaire |
| 2011 | Shadows In The Sun |
| 2010 | Kidnapped |
| 2009 | Rebel Raider |
| 2008 | Zarita |
| 2007 | Lazer Sharp |
| 2006 | Testifiable |
| 2005 | Tails Of Triomphe |
| 2004 | Hard To Get |
| 2003 | Mummify |
| 2002 | Pantani |
| 2001 | Big Pat |
| 2000 | Blue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEMMINILE | Phillip Stokes | Lachlan Neindorf | Winner | 2 | 54.5kg | $19 |
| 2 | STATUARIO | Emma-Lee & David Browne | John Allen | 0.73L | 1 | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3 | LAVALIER | James Cummings | Ms Jamie Melham | 2.55L | 13 | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4 | SCINTILLANTE (NZ) | Cliff Brown | Billy Egan | 2.97L | 3 | 56.5kg | $31 |
| 5 | CAVITY BAY | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Harry Coffey | 3.35L | 15 | 54.5kg | $18 |
| 6 | GOLDRUSH GURU | Andrew Gluyas | Jason Holder | 4.18L | 16 | 56.5kg | $12 |
| 7 | SAINT EMILION | Ciaron Maher | Todd Pannell | 4.3L | 5 | 56.5kg | $26 |
| 8 | AMERICAN WOLF (NZ) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Mark Zahra | 5L | 9 | 56.5kg | $6 |
| 9 | CONFETTI GARDEN | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Liam Riordan | 5.02L | 12 | 56.5kg | $41 |
| 10 | DUBAI FOCUS | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | Daniel Stackhouse | 7.05L | 11 | 56.5kg | $31 |
| 11 | COMPRESSING (NZ) | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Daniel Moor | 7.92L | 8 | 56.5kg | $61 |
| 12 | SNOOPY NOW | Darryl Hewitt | Justin Potter | 8.57L | 6 | 56.5kg | $13 |
| 13 | ROCTAVE (NZ) | Stephen Marsh | Jordan Childs | 8.94L | 7 | 56.5kg | $41 |
| 14 | DARKNCONFIDENTIAL | Stuart Gower | Ms Rochelle Milnes (a/53kg) | 10.32L | 10 | 56.5kg | $151 |
| 15 | GLOBAL ECLIPSE | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Ben Melham | 14.02L | 4 | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 16 | CAPTAIN HILFIGER (NZ) | Peter Gelagotis | Anthony Darmanin | 23.62L | 14 | 56.5kg | $201 |
| Scr | GIN RUMMY | Alexander Justice | Justin Potter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scr | POLITELY DUN | Danny O'Brien | Daniel Stackhouse | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scr | CHASE YOUR DREAMS (NZ) | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Ethan Brown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
