The Goodwood Tips & Betting Guide 2026
2026 The Goodwood Tips
Expert tips for the 2026 The Goodwood will be available in the days leading up to the race. Check back here to see who our tipsters have on top.
The Goodwood 2026 Schedule
| The Goodwood | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, May 9 |
| Time | 4:00pm |
| Track | Morphettville |
| Distance | 1200m |
| Conditions | Set Weights |
| Prize Money | $1,000,000 |
| Age | 3YO & Upwards |
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The Goodwood Field & Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 The Goodwood field and barrier draw will be declared at 9:00am on May 6, and this page will be updated shortly after.
Below is the field and barriers for the 2025 The Goodwood.
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHARM STONE | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Ben Melham | 6 | 56.5kg |
| 2 | CLIMBING STAR (NZ) | Phillip Stokes | Thomas Stockdale | 3 | 56.5kg |
| 3 | SGHIRRIPA | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | Ben Price | 13 | 56kg |
| 4 | WATCHME WIN | Andrew Gluyas | Jason Holder | 2 | 56kg |
| 5 | SIR SWAY | Sue & Jason Jaensch | Jake Toeroek | 4 | 55.5kg |
| 6 | STRETAN ANGEL | Phillip Stokes | Lachlan Neindorf | 1 | 55kg |
| 7 | GIGA KICK | Clayton Douglas | Mark Zahra | 12 | 54.5kg |
| 8 | RESERVE BANK | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Ms Jamie Melham | 9 | 54.5kg |
| 9 | PRESS DOWN | Peter Hardacre | Ms Rochelle Milnes (a) | 10 | 54.5kg |
| 10 | VOLCANIC EXPRESS | David Jolly | Justin Potter | 11 | 54.5kg |
| 11 | GENEROSITY | Simon A Miller | Ms Lucy Fiore | 5 | 52.5kg |
| 12 | AMEENA | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Dean Yendall | 8 | 52.5kg |
| 13 | PRAIRIE FLOWER | Will Clarken & Niki O'Shea | Will Price | 7 | 52.5kg |
The Goodwood 2026 Odds
There are currently no odds available for the 2026 running of The Goodwood, but this page will be updated when markets are released.
The Goodwood History
Formerly known as the Goodwood Handicap, The Goodwood was first run 1881, which is earlier than many punters would have thought.
Despite being held in Adelaide, which isn’t as strong as Melbourne and Sydney, The Goodwood continues to attract the best sprinters in Australia.
The Goodwood has been won by the likes of Black Caviar, Santa Ana Lane and Takeover Target – all of which represented Australia overseas.
Because it’s held in May, many of The Championships’ sprinters are in the spelling paddock, which leaves The Goodwood wide open.
The $1 million stake makes it a race worth targeting and it was given Group 1 status in 1980 when Marjoleo was victorious.
Two runners, Mostyn and Musket Belle, have won The Goodwood twice. Trainer Walter Hickenbotham scored five wins from 1901 to 1910.
South Australian rider John Letts also won five times from 1961 to 1984.
The Goodwood Form Guide
The Goodwood is held in May, which suits the horses staying in work after The Championships which are held in April.
That opens The Goodwood field up to runners from not only Adelaide, but Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Form out of the Oakleigh Plate and Newmarket has stacked up well in the past but punters should always look for the local runners to win.
One trainer to follow is Tony McEvoy. He’s an Adelaide man who trains in Melbourne. He lined up 2019 winner Despatch and his stable continues to pump out Group 1 types.
The winner of The Goodwood has typically gone on to win other Group 1 races.
Many of its winners have won overseas, including Black Caviar and Takeover Target, which both won at Royal Ascot.
The Goodwood Previous Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Reserve Bank |
| 2024 | Benedetta |
| 2023 | Royal Merchant |
| 2022 | Lombardo |
| 2021 | Savatoxl |
| 2020 | Trekking |
| 2019 | Despatch |
| 2018 | Santa Ana Lane |
| 2017 | Vega Magic |
| 2016 | Black Heart Bart |
| 2015 | Flamberge |
| 2014 | Smokin’ Joey |
| 2013 | Platelet |
| 2012 | Black Caviar |
| 2011 | Lone Rock |
| 2010 | Velocitia |
| 2009 | Takeover Target |
| 2008 | Shadowdays |
| 2007 | Let Go Thommo |
| 2006 | Perfectly Ready |
| 2005 | Glamour Puss |
| 2004 | Super Elegant |
| 2003 | Bomber Bill |
| 2002 | Zip Zip Aray |
| 2001 | Keeper |
| 2000 | Marstic |
The Goodwood Live Streaming
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The Goodwood 2025 Results
| Pos. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Barrier | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RESERVE BANK | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Ms Jamie Melham | Winner | 9 | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2 | SIR SWAY | Sue & Jason Jaensch | Jake Toeroek | 1.36L | 4 | 55.5kg | $61 |
| 3 | GIGA KICK | Clayton Douglas | Mark Zahra | 1.37L | 12 | 54.5kg (cd 55kg) | $2.10 |
| 4 | AMEENA | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Dean Yendall | 1.67L | 8 | 52.5kg | $8 |
| 5 | GENEROSITY | Simon A Miller | Ms Lucy Fiore | 1.76L | 5 | 52.5kg | $19 |
| 6 | CLIMBING STAR (NZ) | Phillip Stokes | Thomas Stockdale | 2.6L | 3 | 56.5kg | $26 |
| 7 | WATCHME WIN | Andrew Gluyas | Jason Holder | 2.97L | 2 | 56kg | $26 |
| 8 | PRAIRIE FLOWER | Will Clarken & Niki O'Shea | Will Price | 3.19L | 7 | 52.5kg | $41 |
| 9 | SGHIRRIPA | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | Ben Price | 3.68L | 13 | 56kg | $21 |
| 10 | VOLCANIC EXPRESS | David Jolly | Justin Potter | 3.8L | 11 | 54.5kg | $61 |
| 11 | STRETAN ANGEL | Phillip Stokes | Lachlan Neindorf | 3.88L | 1 | 55kg | $18 |
| 12 | PRESS DOWN | Peter Hardacre | Ms Rochelle Milnes (a/53kg) | 4.43L | 10 | 54.5kg | $71 |
| 13 | CHARM STONE | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Ben Melham | 4.7L | 6 | 56.5kg | $10 |
The Goodwood 2025 Replay
The Goodwood FAQs
When is the 2026 The Goodwood?
The 2026 Goodwood runs on Saturday May 9.
How long is the The Goodwood?
The Goodwood is contested over 1200m.
Where is The Goodwood held?
The Goodwood is held at Morphettville Racecourse, which is located in South Australia.
What time does The Goodwood run?
The Goodwood is held annually at 4:00pm.
What’s the prize money for the 2025 Goodwood?
$1 million is the total prize pool for the 2025 Goodwood
Who won the 2025 The Goodwood?
The Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr-trained Reserve Bank won the 2025 The Goodwood by 1.36 lengths from Sir Sway, while race favourite Giga Kick was 3rd.
Who won the 2024 The Goodwood?
Benedetta won the 2024 The Goodwood.
