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Toorak Handicap

"The Sprint Mile"

Sat, 10 Oct 202645 days to go

Race Details

1600m
$1,000,000
Caulfield
Victoria
Group 1
Handicap

About This Race

The Toorak Handicap is a Group 1 handicap race over 1600m at Caulfield, run on the same day as the Caulfield Guineas.

History

First run in 1875, it is one of Melbourne's most prestigious mile handicaps. Named after the affluent suburb of Toorak.

On the Calendar

  • It is the 3rd richest of 8 feature races on the Caulfield card that day.
  • It is the 8th 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.

Melbourne, VIC
1876
1800m
350m
Turf
40,000
Caulfield CupCaulfield GuineasThousand GuineasBlue Diamond Stakes

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