The Metropolitan at Randwick is a must-see staying race during the Sydney Spring Carnival (Getty Images)
2020 Metropolitan Tips, Betting Predictions & Best Bookmaker Sites
The Metropolitan has been won by some of Australia's best middle-distance thoroughbreds and it's a quality race.
Held at Randwick during the Sydney Spring Carnival, The Metropolitan attracts horses looking to gain starts in the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup, which makes it such an interesting race.
2020 Metropolitan Betting Tips
We have 2020 Metropolitan Tips & Betting Predictions available for the feature at Randwick.
There are many top-quality stayers in the betting market, so look to see which value runner we have on top this year.
The Metropolitan is one of Sydney's best spring races which means the bookmakers come thick and fast when it comes to promotions on the big race.
Our bookmakers offer The Metropolitan offers.
2019 Metropolitan Field, Barrier Draw & Odds
#
Horse
Barrier
Trainer
Jockey
Odds
1
Shraaoh
5
C Waller
H Bowman
23.00
2
Gallic Chieftain
15
A Alexander
T Berry
13.00
3
Grey Lion
17
M Smith
B Allen
19.00
4
Neufosc
1
Lindsay Park
N Rawiller
10.00
5
Stampede
8
Waterhouse/Bott
A Hyeronimus
8.00
6
Wu Gok
14
C Waller
J McDonald
17.00
7
Big Duke
10
K Lees
J Collett
15.00
8
Come Play With Me
3
C Waller
B Avdulla
10.00
9
Patrick Erin
12
C Waller
G Schofield
126.00
10
Haripour
16
C Waller
J Ford
31.00
11
Sir Charles Road
9
O'Sullivan/Scott
A Adkins
19.00
12
Brimham Rocks
4
C Waller
K McEvoy
5.50
13
Hush Writer
7
Waterhouse/Bott
T Clark
8.50
14
Attention Run
11
K Lees
A Gibbons
19.00
15
Scarlet Dream
2
M Newnham
R Dolan
6.00
16
Supernova
13
Team Hawkes
D Holland
13.00
17
The Good Fight
6
S Ritchie
M Dee
41.00
Metropolitan History
One of Australia’s more time-honoured races, The Metropolitan was first run in 1863. It has remained as one of Australia’s biggest staying races.
Regno took out the first edition of The Metropolitan in 1863 and since then some of Australia’s biggest thoroughbred names have etched their name on the trophy.
Ming Dynasty, Redcraze and Beau Vite were all champions and helped pave the way for more champion winners.
2005 winner Railings and 2006 winner Tawqeet completed The Metropolitan/Caulfield Cup double, but it's not as common in modern racing.
The Metropolitan Past Winners
Year
Winner
2019
Come Play With Me
2018
Patrick Erin
2017
Foundry
2016
Sir John Hawkwood
2015
Magic Hurricane
2014
Opinion
2013
Seville
2012
Glencadem Gold
2011
The Verminator
2010
Herculian Prince
2009
Speed Gifted
2008
Newport
2007
No race held*
2006
Tawqeet
2005
Railings
2004
County Tyrone
2003
Bedouin
2002
Victory Smile
2001
Dress Circle
2000
Coco Cabanna
The Metropolitan Live Streaming
Many bookmakers offer Epsom Handicap live streaming, including bet365 and BetEasy.
Depending on where you live will depend on which bookmaker you can use. But check them out and you'll be watching the race live before you know.
The Metropolitan Race Day Schedule
The Metropolitan is one of 9 quality betting races, which also includes the Premiere Stakes, Epsom Handicap and Flight Stakes.
It’s one of the best betting meetings of the year in Sydney.
Race 1: Gimcrack Stakes
Race 2: Breeders’ Plate
Race 3: Dulcify Quality
Race 4: Hill Stakes
Race 5: Premiere Stakes
Race 6: Flight Stakes
Race 7: Epsom Handicap
Race 8: The Metropolitan
Race 9: Rating 88
The Metropolitan FAQ
When is the 2020 Metropolitan?
The 2020 Metropolitan is run on Saturday October 4, 2020. It's one of three Group 1 races held on the October 5 card at Randwick.
What time is the 2019 Metropolitan?
The Metropolitan is scheduled to run at 06:45 GMT or 5:45pm local Australian time.
Where is the Metropolitan run?
The Metropolitan is run at Randwick, Sydney, Australia. Randwick is the home to many of Sydney's top Group 1 races.
Who is the favourite for the 2019 Metropolitan?
The Chris Waller-trained Brimham Rocks is the current favourite for the 2019 Metropolitan. Close-up in the betting are the likes of Stampede and Hush Writer.
What distance is the Metropolitan?
The Metropolitan runs over 2400m (12 furlongs) and is one of Sydney's longest staying races during the carnival.
What is the Metropolitan worth?
A total prize pool of $750,000 is on offer for the Metropolitan. 1st = $430,500, 2nd = $141,000, 3rd = $74,250, 4th = $33,375, 5th = $18,375.
