Golden Pendant Race Information
The Golden Pendant is a 1400 metre set weights plus penalties race for fillies and mares three-years-old and upwards run by the Australian Turf Club held in late September. It is run at Rosehill as part of the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 2
- Distance: 1400 metres
- Conditions: Set weights plus penalties, Fillies & mares 3YO & upwards
- Track: Rosehill Racecourse, Sydney, New South Wales
- Prizemoney: $400,000
- Date: Saturday 28 September 2024
Golden Pendant Race History
The race was originally held as the Research Stakes over 1200m in 1996 and was won by a mare called Fiddlesticks. It became a Listed race in 1996 then a Group 3 race in 2001. In 2011 is was renamed the Golden Pendant. The distance was increased to 1400m in 2012, then in 2015 it was upgraded to it’s current Group 2 status.
Our Runner by Runner Previews
2024 Golden Pendant Preview and results.
2023 Golden Pendant Preview and results.
2022 Golden Pendant Preview and results.
Fun Facts
Last 3YO to win: Classy Dane (2003)
Multiple winners: None
Fastest time (1400m): Mizzy (2019) 1:22:58
Fastest time (1200m): Unison (1997) 1:08:7
Interesting trivia: Race not run in 2007 because of equine influenza.
Past winners of the Golden Pendant
Winners of past Golden Pendants have often gone well on the Crown Oaks.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2024 | Makarena | Amelia’s Jewel | Arctic Glamour |
| 2023 | Espiona | Atishu | Banana Queen |
| 2022 | Nimalee | Palaisipan | Pippali |
| 2021 | Vangelic | Nimalee | Entriviere |
| 2020 | Subpoenaed | Emeralds | Jen Rules |
| 2019 | Mizzy | Champagne Cuddles | Dyslexic |
| 2018 | Shumookhi | Champagne Cuddles | Princess Posh |
| 2017 | Daysee Doom | Dixie Blossoms | Omei Sword |
| 2016 | Tycoon Tara | Dixie Blossoms | Pearls |
| 2015 | Peeping | Two Blue | Berry Delicious |
| 2014 | Arabian Gold | Catkins | My Sabeel |
| 2013 | Sharnee Rose | Red Tracer | Bennetta |
| 2012 | More Joyous | Skyerush | Forarainyday |
| 2011 | Screen | Gybe | Ofcourseican |
| 2010 | Trim | Girl Hussler | Montana Flyer |
| 2009 | Hot Danish | Madame Pedrille | Beaucoup |
| 2008 | Judged | Illuminates | Nediym’s Dream |
| 2007 | ** Race not run ** | ||
| 2006 | Coolroom Candidate | Napa Sky | Kakakakatie |
| 2005 | Fumble | Battle Maiden | One In A Million |
| 2004 | Besame Mucho | Chatelaine | Covet Thee |
| 2003 | Classy Dane | Forum Floozie | Gold Lottey |
| 2002 | Mica’s Pride | Ancient Song | Rare Insight |
| 2001 | La Rieuse | Winona | Gentle Genius |
| 2000 | Spinning Hill | Brief Kiss | Perfect Halo |
| 1999 | Brief Kiss | Dantelah | Flickering Fire |