Australian Racing Calendar
Every Group and Listed race in Australia
Group 3
Caulfield Guineas Prelude
"The Classic Mile"
Race Details
About This Race
The Caulfield Guineas is a Group 1 race for three-year-olds over 1600m at Caulfield. It is one of Australia's premier classic races and often features the best of the three-year-old crop before they tackle the Cox Plate or Victoria Derby.
History
First run in 1881, winners include many future champions such as Lonhro (2001), So You Think (2009), and Merchant Navy (2017).
On the Calendar
- It is the 3rd richest of 6 feature races on the Caulfield card that day.
- It is the 14th richest of 43 feature races scheduled at Caulfield in the 2026-27 season.
- It is one of 37 Group 3 races run in VIC in 2026-27.
- Run over 1400m, it is a mile test and one of 10 races at that trip at Caulfield this season.
- It falls in September 2026, alongside 29 other feature races in VIC that month.
Track Information
Caulfield Racecourse
Caulfield is a tight-turning track that rewards tactical racing. Home to the prestigious Caulfield Cup, it serves as a major lead-up to the Melbourne Cup. The track's unique layout makes it a true test of a jockey's skills.
Melbourne, VIC
1876
1800m
350m
Turf
40,000
Caulfield CupCaulfield GuineasThousand GuineasBlue Diamond Stakes
Last Run Results (2025)
PosHorseJockeyTrainerOdds
1stAutumn BoyDamian LaneChris Waller$4.20
2ndPlanet RedJordan ChildsMick Price & Michael Kent Jnr-
3rdObserverEthan BrownCiaron Maher-
1:35.42
Good 4
12 runners
0.75 lengths
Recent Winners
2025Autumn BoyDamian LaneChris Waller
2024Private LifeDamian LaneChris Waller
2023DoraemonJames McDonaldMitsumasa Nakauchida
2022HilalDamian LaneCiaron Maher
2021AnamoeJames McDonaldGodolphin
Race Facts & Statistics
- Autumn Boy: Son of The Autumn Sun (2018 Caulfield Guineas winner)
- Chris Waller & Damian Lane: Back-to-back Guineas wins
- Premier mile classic for 3-year-olds
- Chris Waller: Multiple Caulfield Guineas winner