Group 3

Caulfield Guineas Prelude

"The Classic Mile"

Sat, 19 Sept 202624 days to go

Race Details

1400m
$300,000
Group 3
Set Weights

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