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Horse Racing Tips for the Golden Eagle 2025

Put a line through Autumn Glow

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Sydney’s Royal Randwick hosts the Golden Eagle for the first time this Saturday, the world’s richest race for four-year-olds.

It’s an event that never fails to deliver drama and this year’s edition is shaping as one of the most intriguing yet.

Chris Waller’s unbeaten mare Autumn Glow headlines the field, but she won’t have it all her own way.

The flying Linebacker has stormed into calculations after a dazzling Silver Eagle victory, while Japanese raider Panja Tower adds international intrigue.

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Track Conditions

Randwick will present in superb order with a firm Good 4 surface expected and a rail positioned true.

The inside lanes could get chewed up by the latter races, which should bring swoopers right into play late in the afternoon.

A dry track means we’ll see genuine tempo and no excuses.

The Speed Map

Plenty of early heat on paper.

Expect Fully Lit and Sepals to roll forward from wide draws with Linebacker punching up to hold a handy spot.

Autumn Glow should find cover just behind the speed from barrier nine, while the internationals Seagulls Eleven and Panja Tower will look to slot midfield and save energy for one late dash.

If they go hard early, it sets up beautifully for the strong closers like Evaporate and Lord Penman to swoop down the outside.

The Favourite – Autumn Glow $2.10

The picket fence next to her name says it all. Seven starts, seven wins.

Her Epsom Handicap triumph stamped her as a genuine superstar, and she now chases a rare Epsom–Golden Eagle double, last achieved by stablemate Kolding.

James McDonald sticks and while the 1500m isn't a problem, the drop in distance may invite a challenger to test her late.

She’s the benchmark, but not invincible.

Luke’s Best Bet – Linebacker $6.00

All signs point to Linebacker peaking right here.

His Silver Eagle demolition was visually stunning, and his record at Randwick speaks for itself.

A Randwick Guineas win and strong Doncaster placing show he thrives under pressure.

He gets the perfect map from barrier five with Zac Lloyd retaining the ride.

The step to 1500m looks ideal and he’s one of few who can genuinely eyeball Autumn Glow and go stride for stride to the line.

The Dangers

Autumn Glow ($2.10) – The obvious danger. Class act, unbeaten, and proven at Randwick. Must be respected.
Evaporate ($11.00) – Fourth-up and cherry-ripe. Strong Caulfield form and loves Randwick’s long straight. Will be charging late.
Seagulls Eleven ($26.00) – The UK raider brings legitimate form through the City of York Stakes. Tom Marquand takes the ride. Expect him to be the big improver.
Panja Tower ($6.00) – Classy Japanese visitor with genuine Group 1 credentials. Maps perfectly and looms as a serious top-four threat.