Caulfield Guineas

What Is the Caulfield Guineas?

The Caulfield Guineas is a prestigious Group 1 horse race held at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia. Run over 1,600 metres, it’s open exclusively to three-year-olds under set weight conditions.

Key Facts

• Race Status: Group 1
• Eligibility: Three-year-old Thoroughbreds
• Distance: 1,600 metres
• Track: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
• Surface: Turf
• Conditions: Set weights
• Month Held: October
• Prize Money: $3,000,000 (2025 total pool)
• First Run: 1881
• Race Type: Feature mile for 3YO’s

When Was the Caulfield Guineas First Run?

First run in 1881, the Caulfield Guineas has long been regarded as a stallion-creating race, with many of its male winners going on to successful careers at stud.

What Makes This Race Special?

The race is known for raising the profile of the best three-year-olds in the country and often serves as a key form reference for other great races such as the Cox Plate and the Coolmore Stud Stakes.

Winners regularly go on to successful careers both on the track and at stud. This highly anticipated race is key for punters, racing fans, and breeders, often shaping the next generation of talent.

When Is the Caulfield Guineas Held?

Held in October, the Caulfield Guineas stands out as a centerpiece of the Spring Racing Carnival, widely regarded as the country’s top mile test for this age group.

How Long Is the Caulfield Guineas?

The Caulfield Guineas is run over a distance of 1,600 metres – a true mile. This makes it the country’s premier classic test for three-year-olds at this key stage of development.

How Many Runners Are in the Caulfield Guineas?

The field for the Caulfield Guineas is typically capped at 16 starters, ensuring a competitive and high-quality line-up.

Who Will Win the Caulfield Guineas?

Predicting the Caulfield Guineas winner requires careful assessment of early season three-year-old form, pedigree, and lead-up races such as the Caulfield Guineas Prelude and the Golden Rose. Key contenders are monitored closely for how they handle the Caulfield track, ability to run a strong 1,600 metres, and proven class at Group level.

Previous Winners of Caulfield Guineas