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The Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) barrier draw and final field will be declared on Monday, April 29, 2025.
This page will be updated following the barrier draw.
South Australian Derby Nominations – Where It All Begins
The South Australian Derby is a 2500m staying race held at Morphettville Racecourse. It is restricted to three-year-olds only.
Nominations for the 2025 South Australian Derby will close on Monday, April 24, 2025.
South Australian Derby Barrier Draw – When, Where And How Is It Conducted?
The final field and barrier draw will be revealed on Wednesday, April 29, 2025.
These barriers are randomly determined using computer software to produce the final field for races held across Australia.
A mix of local stayers and interstate horses will compete in the South Australian Derby each year.
South Australian Derby Barrier Statistics – Winners From The Past 20 Years
| Year | Horse | Barrier | Weight |
| 2024 | Coco Sun | 8 | 54.5kg |
| 2023 | Dunkel | 7 | 56.5kg |
| 2022 | Jungle Magnate | 9 | 56.5kg |
| 2021 | Explosive Jack | 10 | 56.5kg |
| 2020 | Russian Camelot | 7 | 56.5kg |
| 2019 | Qafila | 6 | 54.5kg |
| 2018 | Leicester | 7 | 56.5kg |
| 2017 | Volatile Mix | 11 | 56.5kg |
| 2016 | Howard Be Thy Name | 6 | 56.5kg |
| 2015 | Delicacy | 11 | 54.5kg |
| 2014 | Kushadasi | 3 | 56.5kg |
| 2013 | Escado | 1 | 56.5kg |
| 2012 | Zabeelionaire | 1 | 56.5kg |
| 2011 | Shadows In The Sun | 10 | 56.5kg |
| 2010 | Kidnapped | 16 | 56.5kg |
| 2009 | Rebel Raider | 5 | 56.5kg |
| 2008 | Zarita | 11 | 54kg |
| 2007 | Lazer Sharp | 5 | 56.5kg |
| 2006 | Testifiable | 16 | 55.5kg |
| 2005 | Tails Of Triomphe | 16 | 55.5kg |
Is There A Draw Bias in the South Australian Derby?
The South Australian Derby is a very fair race when it comes to the barrier draw with no bias existing in the race.
Horses have been able to win from barriers one through to 16 in the past 40 years.
The past 20 years alone shows that horses can win from any starting gate which makes it a great race to watch.
Most Successful South Australian Derby Barriers
| Barrier | Wins |
| 5 | 5 |
| 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 11 | 4 |
| 10 | 3 |
| 16 | 3 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
Last updated for 2024 South Australian Derby Results
Please note that barrier statistics only include races from 1983 onwards.
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