The season’s opening Group 1 race for three-year-olds takes place today, Saturday September 27, at Rosehill Gardens with the 2025 Golden Rose Stakes taking centre stage in Sydney with all eyes on the $1 million clash.
Below, the Races.com.au team look at the updated Golden Rose Stakes odds, late mail, and provide their expert tips for the event.
Autumn Boy is the race day market mover for the Golden Rose 2025. Photo: Bradley Photos.
No. 9 Tempted
The standout filly and current favourite after an impressive win in the Group 2 Run To The Rose (1200m), the key form reference for this race. She gets a 2kg weight allowance against the colts, which is a significant factor. The main question is the step up to 1400m, but her closing speed suggests she should handle it.
Rosehill R8 – Yulong Golden Rose (G1)
FinalRace time:
3rd
9. Tempted (8)
54.5kg131×1
J: Ethan BrownT: Ciaron Maher
3.00WIN
1.35PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 30/10/2026 03:22:28 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
No. 7 Autumn Boy
A lightly raced colt from the powerful Chris Waller stable. His recent second in the Ming Dynasty Quality (1400m) was excellent, as he closed strongly against the pattern of the day. The extra fitness and likely stronger tempo here should play to his advantage, making him a major contender. Many tipsters are putting him forward as the best value or to challenge the favourite.
Rosehill R8 – Yulong Golden Rose (G1)
FinalRace time:
7th
7. Autumn Boy (7)
56.5kg11×2
J: Jason CollettT: Chris Waller
4.50WIN
1.60PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 30/10/2026 03:22:28 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
No. 4 Wodeton
Another Chris Waller runner who was unlucky in the Run To The Rose, finishing fourth after being wide. He draws the inside barrier (Gate 1) today and regains James McDonald, which is a major positive. The 1400m trip is expected to be an improvement for him.
Rosehill R8 – Yulong Golden Rose (G1)
FinalRace time:
2nd
4. Wodeton (1)
56.5kg24×24
J: James McDonaldT: Chris Waller
4.40WIN
1.60PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 30/10/2026 03:22:28 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
No. 3 Skyhook
Finished third in the Run To The Rose. He is a multiple Rosehill winner who is now looking for the 1400m distance. If he gets a clean run from midfield, he is capable of finishing over the top.
Rosehill R8 – Yulong Golden Rose (G1)
FinalRace time:
4th
3. Skyhook (5)
56.5kg17×13
J: Kerrin McEvoyT: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou
6.00WIN
1.90PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 30/10/2026 03:22:28 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
Best Bet: Tempted – is the most consistent and highest-rating runner from the key lead-up.
Value Play: Wodeton – is set to improve up to 1400m, especially after a strong-finishing fourth in the Run To The Rose despite an unfavorable wide run.
Each-Way Tip / Value:Nepotism – is a Group 1 winner flying under the radar and a noted improver up to 1400m.
Roughie for Exotics:State Visit – is the rank outsider but potentially underrated stepping up to his preferred trip of 1400m, a distance over which he was Group 1-placed last preparation.
Lucy Henderson’s Same Race Multi Selections($49 at time of publish)
To Win: No. 9 Tempted
Top 3: No. 4 Wodeton
Top 4: No. 5 State Visit
Rosehill R8 – Yulong Golden Rose (G1)
FinalRace time:
2nd
4. Wodeton (1)
56.5kg24×24
J: James McDonaldT: Chris Waller
4.40WIN
1.60PLACE
3rd
9. Tempted (8)
54.5kg131×1
J: Ethan BrownT: Ciaron Maher
3.00WIN
1.35PLACE
9th
5. State Visit (6)
56.5kg324×5
J: Chad SchofieldT: Ciaron Maher
91.00WIN
12.00PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 30/10/2026 03:22:28 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 30/10/2026 03:22:28 PM (Australia/Brisbane)