Taina Basiyalo 
Source: The Age
The stage is set for another thrilling edition of The Golden Eagle, Australia’s richest race for four-year-old horses only, to be held at Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse next Saturday just three days before the Melbourne Cup.
Run over 1500 metres under set-weight conditions, the AUD$10 million feature has quickly established itself as one of the highlights of the spring racing calendar since its introduction.
Beyond the lucrative prize purse, the Golden Eagle serves a strategic purpose designed to keep Australia’s top colts in training rather than heading early to stud duties.
Last year’s winner Lake Forest produced a commanding performance to secure his place among the nation’s elite gallopers, demonstrating the race’s growing reputation as a proving ground for rising stars transitioning from three to four years old.
Racing enthusiasts view the Golden Eagle as a crucial stepping stone in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup, offering a blend of speed and endurance that often reveals the next generation of champions.
With a stellar lineup expected and millions on the line, the 2025 Golden Eagle promises not just a rich payday but another chapter in Australia’s evolving racing story where the next big name could emerge just in time for the “race that stops a nation.”
Meanwhile, the Melbourne Cup will be LIVE on FBC Sports on the 4th of next month.
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