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Group 1 · Royal Randwick

Doncaster Mile

The great autumn mile handicap.

The Doncaster Mile is a 1600m Group 1 handicap run at Royal Randwick during The Championships in the Sydney autumn — one of the most competitive and prized miles of the year.

About the Doncaster Mile

As a handicap over the Randwick mile, the Doncaster brings together elite milers on varying weights, so the handicapper, the barrier draw and tempo all shape the result. It is a genuine punting race that regularly produces big-priced winners alongside the market leaders.

History & significance

First run in 1866, the Doncaster is a cornerstone of Sydney autumn racing and a headline race of The Championships at Royal Randwick.

Our Doncaster Mile tips

Tips coming closer to the race. We publish our Doncaster Mile preview and best bets in the days beforehand. In the meantime, see our latest racing tips.
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