Golden Rose – Saturday September 23, 2017
1400m | Group 1 Set Weights 3YO | Rosehill Racecourse | Prize money: $1,000,000
About The Golden Rose Race
The Golden Rose is the first 3-year-old Group 1 race during the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival. It often provides a good indicator as to how 3-year-olds are performing ahead of the Caulfield Guineas, Thousand Guineas and Coolmore Stud Stakes which take place later on in the Spring.
The race is held at Rosehill Racecourse over a distance of 1400m with a capacity field of 18 runners. The race generally attracts the top 3-year-olds of the season and despite its prestigious nature, the race has failed to attract a capacity field in recent years. The Golden Rose has a prize purse of $1 million.
History of The Golden Rose
The Golden Rose was first run in 1978, but is a relatively new Group 1 race, with its first running at the top level coming in 2009. It was formerly known as the Peter Pan Stakes, named after the dual Melbourne Cup winner but was renamed as the Golden Rose in 2003.
The race has proved to be a good form reference, with many winners including; Epaulette, Duporth, Forensics and Paratroopers all going on to win further Group 1 glory.
The Golden Rose Key Statistics
- Only one filly (Forensics) has won the race in the past 12 years.
- In form horses have proved hard to beat with 6 of the past 8 winners having won their last race
- Hugh Bowman has been the most successful jockey since 1983, winning 4 of his 10 rides
- From 2012-2016 all five winners came out of the Run to the Rose – a pivotal lead in race, with 3 winners completing the double
- There has only been 1 double-figure winner since 2004
Past Winners of the Golden Rose (Last 20 Editions)
| Past Winners (Last 20 editions) | |
|---|---|
| Year | ATC Golden Rose Stakes Winner |
| 2016 | Astern |
| 2015 | Exosphere |
| 2014 | Hallowed Crown |
| 2013 | Zoustar |
| 2012 | Epaulette |
| 2011 | Manawanui |
| 2010 | Toorak Toff |
| 2009 | Denman |
| 2008 | Duporth |
| 2008 | Forensics |
| 2007 | not held |
| 2006 | Court Command |
| 2005 | Paratroopers |
| 2004 | Doonan |
| 2003 | In Top Swing |
| 2002 | Sportsman |
| 2001 | Magic Albert |
| 2000 | Dandify |
| 1999 | Fairway |
| 1998 | Huge Jet |
| 1997 | On Air |
Early Betting on The Golden Rose
The early betting for the Golden Rose is wide open with Pariah the top elect. Rosebud winner Menari is the equal second favourite along with Kementari, with other notable 3-year-olds such as Invader and Catchy also firm in the market.
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