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Australian Guineas

"The Autumn Classic"

Sat, 28 Feb 2026179 days ago

Race Details

1600m
$1,000,000
Flemington
Victoria
Group 1
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About This Race

The Australian Guineas is a Group 1 race for three-year-olds over 1600m at Flemington. Run in late February, it is a major autumn target for classic-age horses.

History

First run in 1995, the race has been won by horses like Lonhro (2002), Shocking (2009), and Merchant Navy (2018).

On the Calendar

  • It is the richest of 5 feature races on the Flemington card that day.
  • It is the 13th richest of 100 feature races scheduled at Flemington in the 2025-26 season.
  • It is one of 31 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2025-26.
  • Run over 1600m, it is a mile test and one of 18 races at that trip at Flemington this season.
  • It falls in February 2026, alongside 29 other feature races in VIC that month.

Track Information

Flemington Racecourse

Home of the Melbourne Cup, Flemington is Australia's most famous racecourse. Its distinctive straight six and sweeping turns have hosted racing since 1840. The Melbourne Cup Carnival draws international attention each November.

Melbourne, VIC
1840
2312m
450m
Turf
120,000
Melbourne CupVictoria DerbyVRC OaksAustralian Guineas

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