Australian Racing Calendar
Every Group and Listed race in Australia
Group 1
Australian Guineas
"The Autumn Classic"
Race Details
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 3 feature races on the Flemington card that day.
- It is the 14th richest of 75 feature races scheduled at Flemington in the 2026-27 season.
- It is one of 29 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2026-27.
- Run over 1600m, it is a mile test and one of 13 races at that trip at Flemington this season.
- It falls in February 2027, alongside 14 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
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