The spotlight returns to Royal Randwick this Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as the Australian Turf Club hosts one of Sydney’s most anticipated race days — The Big Dance on Cup Day. Headlined by the $3 million Big Dance (1600m), this prestigious event promises to deliver an unforgettable spectacle of speed, stamina, and spirit. As the feature race of the day, The Big Dance brings together elite gallopers from across the country, each vying for glory and a share of the massive purse in this middle-distance showdown.
But the Big Dance is just the centerpiece of a thrilling 10-race card, with every contest offering its own drama, depth, and excitement. From handicaps packed with emerging stars to sprints that test pure pace, Randwick will be buzzing from start to finish.
The day kicks off at 11:45 AM with the Midway Handicap (1800m) offering $125,000, a competitive opener featuring consistent campaigners ready to prove their staying power early in the program. At 12:25 PM, the TAB Highway Handicap (1000m) provides country gallopers a chance to shine in a short, sharp sprint worth $125,000.
Next up, the Alinta Energy Handicap (1200m) at 1:05 PM keeps the action fierce with another $125,000 purse, followed by the Quayclean Handicap (1300m) at 1:40 PM, a tactical battle of pace and positioning also worth $125,000.
All eyes then turn to the feature event — The Big Dance (1600m) at 2:20 PM, carrying a staggering AUS $3,000,000 in prize money. The race will see the australia’s top milers clash in what promises to be an exhilarating display of speed, strategy, and determination, as Randwick comes alive for one of the most prestigious races on the calendar.
Following the main event, the excitement continues with the Barn Dance (1300m) at 3:30 PM, offering $250,000, and the Little Dance (1600m) at 4:10 PM, with an impressive $750,000 purse for rising stars looking to make their mark.
The United Resource Management Choisir Handicap (1100m) at 4:50 PM, worth $300,000, brings sprinting prowess back to center stage. As the afternoon unfolds, the Agency Real Estate Handicap (1500m) at 5:30 PM, valued at $125,000, offers another chance for seasoned runners to claim victory before the finale.
The day concludes with the Toyota Forklifts Handicap (1000m) at 6:05 PM, a high-speed finish worth $125,000, ensuring the 2025 edition of The Big Dance on Cup Day ends with a burst of adrenaline and excitement.
From the $3 million feature to the grassroots contests brimming with heart, The Big Dance on Cup Day embodies everything Australian racing stands for — tradition, passion, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Stay tuned to RaceBuzz for live updates, expert tips, post-race analysis, and exclusive coverage from Randwick’s grandest Cup Day celebration.
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