The Caulfield Guineas is a Group 1 horse race held annually in October at the Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne. Taking place on the first day of the Caulfield Spring Racing Carnival it is a set-weight race for horses three years old. The colts and geldings are to carry 55.5kg while the fillies must carry 53.5kg. It spans a distance of 1,600 metres and offers prize money of $1 million with first to cross the line taking home $600,000 and trophies worth $8,000.
Caulfield Guineas Information
- Date: October
- Carnival: Caulfield Spring Racing Carnival
- Racecourse: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne
- Distance: 1,600 metres
- Race Type: 3YO, Set-Weight
- Group Listing: Group 1
Caulfield Guineas History
The first Caulfield Guineas took place in 1881 and was won by Wheatear. The event moved for a short period to be held at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne between 1940 and 1943.
