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Oakleigh Plate

"The Lightning Sprint"

Sat, 21 Feb 2026186 days ago

Race Details

1100m
$750,000
Caulfield
Victoria
Group 1
Handicap

About This Race

The Oakleigh Plate is a Group 1 handicap sprint over 1100m at Caulfield. One of Australia's premier short-course handicap events.

History

First run in 1884, it is one of the oldest sprint races in Australia. Notable winners include Redzel (2019) and Hay List (2012).

On the Calendar

  • It is the 3rd richest of 8 feature races on the Caulfield card that day.
  • It is the 14th richest of 96 feature races scheduled at Caulfield in the 2025-26 season.
  • It is one of 31 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2025-26.
  • Run over 1100m, it is a sprint test and one of 13 races at that trip at Caulfield this season.
  • It falls in February 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

Other races on Sat, 21 Feb 2026

Blue Diamond StakesCaulfieldGroup 1Futurity StakesCaulfieldGroup 1Hobartville StakesRosehillGroup 2Silver Slipper StakesRosehillGroup 2Angus Armanasco StakesCaulfieldGroup 2

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