The Silver Eagle.

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The Silver Eagle, a relatively new but exciting addition to the Australian racing scene, is set to take place on the second Saturday of October at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney. This 1300-metre race, first run in 2019 with The Inevitable claiming the inaugural win, has quickly become a significant event in the racing calendar, offering a prize pool of $1 million, with the winner taking home $458,000. Although it is not a Group 1 race, The Silver Eagle holds a unique position as the first feature race in Australia exclusively for four-year-old runners, making it an important platform for showcasing and promoting the ongoing careers of stallions at this age. This race serves as a crucial lead-up to the Golden Eagle, held a few weeks later, further cementing its role in supporting the continued success of four-year-olds by creating opportunities beyond their three-year-old campaigns. Given that the race has only been held since 2019, predicting winners relies heavily on analysing the performance of the season's nominations, especially those excelling at distances of 1200 to 1400 metres. The favourites for this year’s race are announced close to race day, as nominations are typically released in early-October. With its impressive prize money and strategic role in promoting four-year-old racing careers, The Silver Eagle has quickly become a key highlight of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.

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Recent Results

In recent years, the Silver Eagle has continued to fulfil its legacy of enticing action and results.

2026 - TBD, Saturday 17th October

2025 - Linebacker

2024 - Ostraka

2023 - Vienna Princess

2022 - Vilana

2021 - Aim

2020 - Flit

2019 - The Inevitable