Group 2

Thousand Guineas Prelude

"The Fillies Classic"

Sat, 20 Sept 2025340 days ago

Race Details

Distance1400m

Prize Money$200,000

TrackCaulfield

StateVictoria

Race TypeGroup 2

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 7th richest of 7 feature races on the Caulfield card that day.
It is the 40th richest of 96 feature races scheduled at Caulfield in the 2025-26 season.
It is one of 38 Group 2 races run in VIC in 2025-26.
Run over 1400m, it is a mile test and one of 20 races at that trip at Caulfield this season.
It falls in September 2025, alongside 27 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