The Winx Guineas

What Is The Winx Guineas?

The Winx Guineas, also known as the Sunshine Coast Guineas, is a Group 3 race run each year at Sunshine Coast.

Where Is The Winx Guineas Held?

The race is run each year at the Sunshine Coast Racecourse in Queensland.

When Is The Winx Guineas?

The race takes place each year in early July.

How Long Is The Winx Guineas?

Held over 1600 metres, the race is open to three-year-olds and run under set weights. The race carries a total prize pool of $300,000.

Winx

Over the years, this race has produced a string of memorable winners, with some going on to achieve even more success on the national stage. Most famously, the mighty Winx took out the race in 2015 before launching into one of the most dominant careers Australian racing has ever seen.

Memorable Winx Guineas Winners

Since then, we’ve seen stars like Tivaci (2016), The Bostonian (2018), and Knight’s Choice (2023) etch their names into the honour roll. The 2024 edition saw Xidaki take the crown, adding to the growing list of promising gallopers who’ve triumphed on the Sunshine Coast.

Previous Winners

Looking further back, past champions include Baccarat Baby (2019), Wapiti (2020), and Our Playboy (2021), all of whom made their mark in this Group 3 feature. The race has a rich history dating back to 2000, when Sunset took the inaugural honours. Other notable winners through the early 2000s include Amaizcay (2001), Smart Chariot (2002), and Diamondsondinside (2006).

Talent Showcase

Year after year, this race continues to showcase emerging three-year-old talent, often giving punters an early glimpse at future Group-level performers.