Aeliana draws perfectly for Group 1 Australian Derby

Australian Derby favourite, Aeliana. Photo: Bradleyphotos.com.au

The three-year-old take centre stage in the Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick on Saturday afternoon, with a stacked field of 18 set to take their place in the $2 million staying feature.

The lone filly Aeliana has been installed as the $3.50 favourite with horse racing bookmakers post-barrier draw, with the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) runner-up drawing perfectly in barrier two.

Damien Lane is booked to ride the daughter of Castelvecchio as trainer Chris Waller seeks back-to-back wins in the three-year-old classic event.

The Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) winner Willydoit makes the trip across the Tasman and is on the second line of betting at , with the Shaun Clotworthy-trained gelding securing barrier 10.

Group 2 Alister Clark (2040m) winner Shanwah makes the trip north to Sydney and goes in search of a fifth straight victory, with online betting sites respecting the Melbourne raider on the third line of betting at $7 with .

A stack of runners are set to do the four-day backup after running in the Group 2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m), including the third placegetter King Of Thunder, rounding at the chances in single figures at $9 with .

The John O’Shea & Tom Charlton-trained gelding is the only running coming through that form line with any early support, with Pocketing ($17) and Firm Agreement ($21) opening at big prices comparatively.

There’s plenty of value outside of the leading chances, with the likes of Goldrush Guru ($13) and Plymouth ($15) set to have plenty of admirers leading into the weekend.

The 2025 Australian Derby shares top billing with the Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) and is one of four massive Group 1 races lined up for Day 1 of The Championships.

2025 Australian Derby Final Field

Willydoit Silks

1. Willydoit (10)

  • T: Shaun Clotworthy
  • J: Michael Dee
  • W: 57kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Tarzino (NZ)
  • Dam: Willamette
+350
-113.64
Goldrush Guru Silks

2. Goldrush Guru (13)

  • T: Andrew Gluyas
  • J: Ms Jamie Melham
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Colt
  • Sire: American Pharoah (USA)
  • Dam: Glam Guru
+1100
+275
Thedoctoroflove Silks

3. Thedoctoroflove (14)

  • T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young
  • J: Daniel Moor
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay or Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: So You Think (NZ)
  • Dam: Liberty Lover
+1400
+350
Shanwah Silks

4. Shanwah (4)

  • T: Ciaron Maher
  • J: Blake Shinn
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Too Darn Hot (GB)
  • Dam: Lady Sayyida (NZ)
+800
+200
Plymouth Silks

5. Plymouth (3)

  • T: Glen Thompson
  • J: Mark Zahra
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: The Autumn Sun
  • Dam: Malfy
+1400
+350
Pocketing Silks

6. Pocketing (16)

  • T: Richard & Will Freedman
  • J: Joshua Parr
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Grunt (NZ)
  • Dam: Pickpocket
+1400
+350
Firm Agreement Silks

7. Firm Agreement (6)

  • T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald
  • J: Tyler Schiller
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Yes Yes Yes
  • Dam: Money Magic
+2500
+625
King Of Thunder Silks

8. King Of Thunder (1)

  • T: John O’Shea & Tom Charlton
  • J: Zac Lloyd
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay or Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Tivaci
  • Dam: Sheezababe (NZ)
+800
+200
Golden Century Silks

9. Golden Century (15)

  • T: Tony Pike
  • J: Nash Rawiller
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Pierro
  • Dam: Breeze (IRE)
+3300
+825
Imperialist Silks

10. Imperialist (22)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Ryan Moore
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Churchill (IRE)
  • Dam: Dancing Hare
+3300
+825
Mustang Morgan Silks

11. Mustang Morgan (12)

  • T: Andrew Forsman
  • J: Craig Williams
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Preferment (NZ)
  • Dam: Assertiveobsession
+3300
+825
Red Aces Silks

12. Red Aces (18)

  • T: Nick Ryan
  • J: Hugh Bowman
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Colt
  • Sire: Dundeel (NZ)
  • Dam: Cardiac
+5000
+1250
Confetti Garden Silks

13. Confetti Garden (21)

  • T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young
  • J: Tommy Berry
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Saxon Warrior (JPN)
  • Dam: Keeva
+5000
+1250
Tsitsipas Silks

14. Tsitsipas (11)

  • T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young
  • J: Not Declared
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Staphanos (JPN)
  • Dam: Lioness (NZ)
+5000
+1250
Autumn Aroha Silks

15. Autumn Aroha (5)

  • T: Richard Litt
  • J: Chad Schofield
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: The Autumn Sun
  • Dam: Indarra (NZ)
+10000
+2500
Bernen Win Silks

16. Bernen Win (20)

  • T: John Thompson
  • J: Tom Sherry
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Shooting to Win
  • Dam: Icebern
+10000
+2500
Kosuke Silks

17. Kosuke (9)

  • T: Gregory McFarlane
  • J: Ashley Morgan
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Colt
  • Sire: The Autumn Sun
  • Dam: Inchita
+20000
+5000
Aeliana Silks

18. Aeliana (2)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Damian Lane
  • W: 54.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Filly
  • Sire: Castelvecchio
  • Dam: Temolie
+220
-181.82
Flying Argento Silks

19. Flying Argento (23)

  • T: Gary Portelli
  • J: Reece Jones
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: D’argento
  • Dam: Misstiflying
+20000
+5000
Deal N’ Dash Silks

20. Deal N’ Dash (8)

  • T: Bjorn Baker
  • J: Not Declared
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Dundeel (NZ)
  • Dam: Kebede
+1600
+400
Format Silks

21. Format (7)

  • T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
  • J: Tim Clark
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Colt
  • Sire: Frankel (GB)
  • Dam: Nechita
+5000
+1250
So You Are Silks

22. So You Are (19)

  • T: Stirling Osland
  • J: Not Declared
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Bay or Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: So You Think (NZ)
  • Dam: Tornado Gal
+5000
+1250
Black Babylon Silks

23. Black Babylon (17)

  • T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald
  • J: Ethan Brown
  • W: 56.5kg
  • Age: 3YO
  • Colour: Chestnut
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Night of Thunder (IRE)
  • Dam: Akhania (GB)
+5000
+1250

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