Group 1

Thousand Guineas

"The Fillies Classic"

Sat, 17 Oct 202652 days to go

Race Details

Distance1600m

Prize Money$1,500,000

TrackCaulfield

StateVictoria

Race TypeGroup 1

ConditionsSet Weights

About This Race

The Thousand Guineas is a Group 1 race for three-year-old fillies over 1600m at Caulfield. It is the fillies' equivalent of the Caulfield Guineas and a major target for classic fillies.

History

First run in 1882, notable winners include Sunline (1999), Miss Finland (2006), and Jameka (2015).

On the Calendar

It is the 2nd richest of 10 feature races on the Caulfield card that day.
It is the 4th richest of 43 feature races scheduled at Caulfield in the 2026-27 season.
It is one of 22 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2026-27.
Run over 1600m, it is a mile test and one of 7 races at that trip at Caulfield this season.
It falls in October 2026, alongside 59 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.

CityMelbourne, VIC

Established1876

Circumference1800m

Straight350m

SurfaceTurf

Capacity40,000

Major Races at this Track

Caulfield CupCaulfield GuineasThousand GuineasBlue Diamond Stakes

Last Run Results (2025)

PosHorseJockeyTrainerOdds

1stOle DancerBlake ShinnPeter Moody & Katherine Coleman$5.50

2ndApocalypticMark ZahraMichael Freedman-

3rdGetta Good FeelingBilly EganDanny O'Brien-

Winning Time1:36.20

TrackGood 4

Field Size13 runners

Recent Winners

2025Ole DancerBlake ShinnPeter Moody & Katherine Coleman

2024Another ProphetEthan BrownCiaron Maher

2023La CriqueDamian LaneChris Waller

2022Forgot YouDamian LaneCiaron Maher

2021YearningDamien OliverGodolphin

Race Facts & Statistics

Premier fillies classic over 1600m
Run on the same day as Caulfield Guineas
Ciaron Maher: Multiple winner in recent years