Australian Racing Calendar
Every Group and Listed race in Australia
Group 2
Thousand Guineas Prelude
"The Fillies Classic"
Race Details
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 4th richest of 6 feature races on the Caulfield card that day.
- It is the 15th richest of 43 feature races scheduled at Caulfield in the 2026-27 season.
- It is one of 24 Group 2 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
1stOle DancerBlake ShinnPeter Moody & Katherine Coleman$5.50
2ndApocalypticMark ZahraMichael Freedman-
3rdGetta Good FeelingBilly EganDanny O'Brien-
1:36.20
Good 4
13 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