The 2025 Caulfield Guineas ran on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia and was won by the Chris Waller trained Autumn Boy ($4.20).
| 9. Autumn Boy (1) J: Damian Lane57kg 11x27T: Chris Waller | ||
| 14. Planet Red (5) J: Jordan Childs57kg 1x143T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | ||
| 16. Observer (6) J: Ethan Brown57kg 215x2T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 3. Vinrock (11) J: Mark Zahra57kg 1x415T: Matt Laurie | ||
| 12. Hillier (14) J: Luke Currie57kg x1243T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | ||
| 8. Navy Pilot (2) J: Jamie Melham57kg 37x21T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 4. Nepotism (9) J: Blake Shinn57kg 11x98T: M, W & J Hawkes | ||
| 1. Rivellino (3) J: Craig Williams57kg 5x466T: Kris Lees | ||
| 5. West Of Swindon (13) J: Ben Melham57kg 0x421T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 2. Wodeton (7) J: James McDonald57kg 4x242T: Chris Waller | ||
| 10. Space Rider (8) J: Beau Mertens57kg 4x174T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | ||
| 15. Romantic Encounter (10) J: Daniel Stackhouse57kg 12T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | ||
| 13. Stay Cosmic (12) J: Thomas Stockdale57kg 22x25T: Phillip Stokes | ||
| 7. Highvol (15) J: Declan Bates57kg 1x764T: Nick Ryan | ||
| 11. Prestige Ole (4) J: Harry Coffey57kg 12x59T: Matt Laurie |
Caulfield Guineas Info
- 2025 Caulfield Guineas Date: Saturday the 11th of October, 2025
- Track Location: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Distance: 1,600m
- Conditions: 3YOs - Set Weights
- Status: Group 1
- Prize Money (AUD): $3,000,000
- First Run: 1881
- Reigning Caulfield Guineas Winner: Autumn Boy (2025)
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The Group 1 Caulfield Guineas is a crucial test for Australia’s top three-year-old racehorses as they prepare for a potential shot at the prestigious horse racing majors against the older horses over the spring down under.
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Caulfield Guineas Fast Facts
- Last filly to win the Caulfield Guineas: Surround (1976)
- Last New Zealand-trained Caulfield Guineas winner: Enconsul (2004)
- Notable Fact: Two Caulfield Guineas winners have won at triple-figures with Abaridy ($251 in 1986) and Might Boss ($101 in 2017)
Caulfield Guineas betting takes place on the popular Caulfield Guineas race which is held at Caulfield Racecourse on a Saturday in mid-October annually.
Caulfield Guineas odds and Group 1 Caulfield Guineas betting markets are some of the most popular during the prestigious Melbourne Racing Carnival with the race field attracting the season’s top-tier three-year-olds potentially heading towards bigger and better features over the coming months.
The Group 1 Caulfield Guineas is one of Australia’s most popular horse races and is arguably one of the best for its age group anywhere in the world.
It has been run and won since 1881 when Wheatear became the inaugural Caulfield Guineas champion.
Caulfield Guineas history shows the event has held Group 1 status since 1979.
Many subsequent Group 1 champion racehorses have won the Caulfield Guineas during their three-year-old racing seasons and have gone on to successful careers as stallions.
The Caulfield Guineas holds a special place in racing history having been won by later internationally performed stars including Starspangledbanner (2009) who went on to claim Group 1 glory overseas in the Golden Jubilee Stakes.
Caulfield Guineas Day
Caulfield Guineas Day 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events on the Australian racing calendar, packed with elite racing, entertainment, and springtime flair.
🗓️ Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, 11 October 2025
- Time: Gates open around 10:30am, with racing from mid-morning to 6:00pm
- Venue: Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield East, VIC
- Main Event: Caulfield Guineas – 1600m, Group 1, $3 million purse
🏇 Feature Races
Caulfield Guineas Day features three Group 1 races:
- Caulfield Guineas (1600m) – Australia’s premier race for 3-year-old colts and geldings.
- Might And Power Stakes (2000m) – A key Cox Plate lead-up.
- Toorak Handicap (1600m) – A high-stakes mile for older horses.
Expect a full card of top-tier races with national and international contenders with the spring racing action going to the next level.
Entertaiment at Caulfield on Guineas Day is also excellent with live music, gourmet food, and premium hospitality options.
Fashion also takes the stage with spring racing style on full display—expect bold colours, fascinators, and flair.
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Expert Tips on the 2025 Caulfield Guineas
Stay tuned for our expert tips and Caulfield Guineas betting predictions ahead of this year’s Group 1 feature at Caulfield.
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- Top 2 – No. 2 Wodeton
- Top 3 – No. 9 Autumn Boy
- Top 4 – No. 4 Nepotism
Chris Waller’s highly promising Wootton Bassett colt WODETON (10) has firmed into favouritism ahead of the 2025 Caulfield Guineas, and with good reason – this rising star looks ready to claim his first Group 1 victory at Caulfield Racecourse. Rock-hard fit and peaking fourth-up, Wodeton shapes as the complete Guineas package for the three-time Caulfield Guineas-winning trainer, who is chasing a fourth success and back-to-back titles following last year’s win with Private Life. A dominant debut winner at Rosehill in January, Wodeton entered the season as one of the most talked-about juveniles of his crop. While he hasn’t won since that breakout performance, his record is littered with brave efforts in elite company. He finished runner-up in the Golden Slipper and less than a length behind Vinrock in the Inglis Sires’, proving his class against Australia’s best two-year-olds. This campaign, he’s maintained that consistency, including a strong second in the Golden Rose, where he held his ground late and hit the line with purpose. Post-race, James McDonald described the colt as “very gallant in defeat” and praised his staying effort – a sure sign the mile now looks ideal. Although drawn wide in barrier 10, a gate that hasn’t produced a winner since Lonhro in 2001, Wodeton’s tactical versatility and proven form line give him every chance to defy history. With J-Mac sticking solid, expect the Golden Rose form to stand up once again and Wodeton to be right in the finish.
Once the outright favourite, AUTUMN BOY (1) continues to battle stablemate Wodeton for top billing in the 2025 Caulfield Guineas markets, and from the powerful Chris Waller stable, he remains a major player. The Autumn Sun colt has drawn perfectly in barrier one, a gate that has produced four winners since 2000 – most recently Divine Prophet in 2016. It’s a draw that should allow him to settle comfortably and save every inch of ground. Damian Lane, who guided Private Life to victory in last year’s Guineas for Waller, takes the reins again and gets the chance to go back-to-back for the stable. Autumn Boy heads into Saturday’s feature having his fifth career start and already owns a 50% winning strike-rate, courtesy of his two juvenile victories during the winter. He’s yet to win as a three-year-old but was excellent fresh when finishing just half a length off Sixties in the Group 3 Ming Dynasty Quality at Rosehill, where he was giving weight to the winner. His follow-up in the Group 1 Golden Rose was less impressive, finishing seventh after being caught wide early and fading late. While that effort raised some queries, the step up to the 1600m this weekend looks tailor-made for him, and he’s expected to relish the extra trip. With the inside draw, a soft run in transit, and Lane’s tactical nous, Autumn Boy looks primed to bounce back and give Waller a genuine one-two chance in this year’s Caulfield Guineas.
NEPOTISM (9) might not be getting the same attention as some of his rivals, but the Group 1-winning colt looks the value play in this year’s Caulfield Guineas, capable of running a big race at odds. Trained by Team Hawkes, the Brutal colt proved his class in the Group 1 Champagne Stakes at Randwick in April, defeating Within The Law — who franked that form with a runner-up finish in last weekend’s Flight Stakes. Now third-up and stepping out to 1600m, he looks ready to show his best after two solid Sydney runs this campaign, finishing ninth in the Run To The Rose and eighth in the Golden Rose. Those efforts were better than they appear on paper. In the Golden Rose, he over-raced early, never settled, and couldn’t find clear running late — a tough watch for punters and rider Tyler Schiller alike. With Blake Shinn taking over the reins, Nepotism should enjoy a smoother run and the opportunity to build rhythm from off the speed. If he relaxes and gets the right tempo, this talented colt has the turn of foot to flash home late and shake things up. Classy type suited up in trip — an underrated roughie with genuine knockout potential.
Caulfield Guineas Tips
Caulfield Guineas tips on which horse will win the next edition of the event flood in as the countdown to the important Caulfield race heats up.
Caulfield Guineas tips on what horse will win the Caulfield Guineas this year are highly sought after by smart punters and racing fans every season.
When looking at Caulfield Guineas race tips it is important to consider factors including:
- What horses in the Caulfield Guineas field are proven over the distance?
- Who the key Caulfield Guineas trainers and jockeys are and what horses they have in the Caulfield Guineas field this year?
- Caulfield Guineas barrier statistics and where your Caulfield Guineas betting selections are drawn.
- Caulfield Guineas runners hailing from Queensland and Sydney stables who have a strong record over the locals in this event.
How long does it take to know if you placed a winning Caulfield Guineas race tip? The event itself takes just over one and a half minutes for competing horses to run the 1,600m trip depending on track conditions.
The official Caulfield Guineas winner and winning Caulfield Guineas trifecta are known shortly after unless there is a protest or a photo-finish Caulfield Guineas result.
What are the best Caulfield Guineas lead-up races to look at when placing a Caulfield Guineas bet?
Horses traditionally contest the Caulfield Guineas after lead-up runs interstate in Sydney earlier in the spring.
When doing your Caulfield Guineas tipping it is important to consider runners coming out of events like the Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes (1400m) in Sydney, as well as the Group 2 Stutt Stakes (1600m) and Group 3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude (1400m) both held in Melbourne.
Three horses have completed the interstate, Group 1 Golden Rose – Caulfield Guineas double with: In Top Swing (2003), The Autumn Sun (2018), and Ole Kirk (2020).
Autumn Boy (7th in 2025) meanwhile as the last Caulfield Guineas winner to come via the Golden Rose.
The last horse to complete the Stutt Stakes – Caulfield Guineas double was Whobegotyou (2008).
The last horse to complete the Caulfield Guineas Prelude -Caulfield Guineas double was Helmet (2011).
Australian-Bred Horses in the Caulfield Guineas
Betting on the Australian-bred colts in the field is more and more popular as Caulfield Guineas tips favour the locally bred hopes who have dominated the race over the past decade or so.
Looking back over the Caulfield Guineas history and statistics shows that the last Caulfield Guineas winner foaled outside of Australia was the New Zealand-bred and trained Econsul back in 2004.
Caulfield Guineas Tips for a Trifecta
Caulfield Guineas tips for a trifecta cover the first three horses to officially go past the finishing post in the Caulfield Guineas results.
The horse to finish on top of the Caulfield Guineas trifecta is your Caulfield Guineas winner, the runner who outstayed all their rivals and finished in the fastest time.
Placing a Caulfield Guineas trifecta exotic bet on the race is a great way to add to the thrill and potentially be rewarded with a generous pay-out.
A Caulfield Guineas trifecta is only successful if the three horses in your bet finish in the exact order you predict. Punters may choose instead to box their trifecta bets on the Caulfield Guineas to cover more finishing options and increase the chances of winning.
Adding the favourite into your Caulfield Guineas trifecta can be risky as the favourites have a far from superior recent strike-rate in the event.
Key Caulfield Guineas Statistics and Insights
Place an informed bet on this year’s Caulfield Guineas by considering the following key statistics and insights:
- Win Rates: Horses with high win rates in similar races are strong contenders for the Caulfield Guineas. Our Caulfield Guineas betting tips available at the TAB NZ Punters Lounge provide detailed win rate statistics.
- Place Percentages: Evaluate horses with consistent place percentages, indicating reliability and competitiveness. Caulfield Guineas race tips offer comprehensive data on place percentages.
- Barrier Success Rates: Horses have won this race from a wide selection of gates meaning proven milers and other stats play more importance when predicting the next Caulfield Guineas winner.
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Past Caulfield Guineas Results
Recent Caulfield Guineas winners, jockeys, trainers, barriers, and weights carried to victory dating back to the year 2005 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner – Age/Gender
Breeding |
Jockey | Weight (kgs) | Trainer/s | Barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN BOY (AUS) 3C THE AUTUMN SUN (AUS) – ROSEGARDEN (NZ) SAVABEEL (AUS) |
DAMIAN LANE | 57.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 1 | |
| PRIVATE LIFE (AUS) 3C WRITTEN TYCOON (AUS) – ALIYANA TILDE (AUS) SNITZEL (AUS) |
DAMIAN LANE | 57.0 | CHRIS WALLER | 5 | |
| GRIFF (AUS) 3C TRAPEZE ARTIST (AUS) – CHATEAU GRIFFO (AUS) SEBRING (AUS) |
B MELHAM | 57.0 | C MAHER & D EUSTACE | 15 | |
| GOLDEN MILE (AUS) 3C ASTERN (AUS) – CALAVERITE (AUS) LONHRO (AUS) |
JAMES MCDONALD | 57.0 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 5 | |
| ANAMOE (AUS) 3C STREET BOSS (USA) – ANAMATO (AUS) REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) |
DAMIEN OLIVER | 57.0 | JAMES CUMMINGS | 13 | |
| OLE KIRK (AUS) 3C WRITTEN TYCOON (AUS) – NATURALE (AUS) BEL ESPRIT (AUS) |
WILLIAM PIKE | 56.5 | MICHAEL & WAYNE & JOHN HAWKES | 7 | |
| SUPER SETH (AUS) 3C DUNDEEL (NZ) – SALUTATIONS (AUS) REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) |
M J ZAHRA | 56.5 | ANTHONY FREEDMAN | 4 | |
| THE AUTUMN SUN (AUS) 3C REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – AZMIYNA (IRE) GALILEO (IRE) |
JAMES MCDONALD | 56.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 5 | |
| MIGHTY BOSS (AUS) 3C NOT A SINGLE DOUBT (AUS) – BULLION MANSION (AUS) ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) |
M J WALKER | 56.5 | MICK PRICE | 5 | |
| DIVINE PROPHET (AUS) 3C CHOISIR (AUS) – PROPHET JEWEL (AUS) ENCOSTA DE LAGO (AUS) |
D DUNN | 56.5 | MICHAEL & WAYNE & JOHN HAWKES | 1 | |
| PRESS STATEMENT (AUS) 3C HINCHINBROOK (AUS) – KAAPTIVE EMPRESS (AUS) KAAPTIVE EDITION (NZ) |
HUGH BOWMAN | 56.5 | CHRIS WALLER | 14 | |
| SHOOTING TO WIN (AUS) 3C NORTHERN METEOR (AUS) – LISTEN HERE (AUS) ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA) |
JAMES MCDONALD | 56.5 | P & P SNOWDEN | 8 | |
| LONG JOHN (AUS) 3G STREET CRY (IRE) – HOSIERY (AUS) NIGHT SHIFT (USA) |
K MCEVOY | 56.5 | PETER SNOWDEN | 1 | |
| ALL TOO HARD (AUS) 3C CASINO PRINCE (AUS) – HELSINGE (AUS) DESERT SUN (GB) |
D DUNN | 56.5 | MICHAEL & WAYNE & JOHN HAWKES | 3 | |
| HELMET (AUS) 3C EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) – ACCESSORIES (GB) SINGSPIEL (IRE) |
K MCEVOY | 56.5 | PETER SNOWDEN | 8 | |
| ANACHEEVA (AUS) 3C ANABAA (USA) – MONROE MAGIC (NZ) ZABEEL (NZ) |
L NOLEN | 55.5 | PETER G MOODY | 1 | |
| STARSPANGLEDBANNER (AUS) 3C CHOISIR (AUS) – GOLD ANTHEM (AUS) MADE OF GOLD (USA) |
D NIKOLIC | 55.5 | LEON CORSTENS | 1 | |
| WHOBEGOTYOU (AUS) 3G STREET CRY (IRE) – TEMPLE OF PEACE (JPN) CARNEGIE (IRE) |
M RODD | 55.5 | MARK KAVANAGH | 11 | |
| WEEKEND HUSSLER (AUS) 3G HUSSONET (USA) – WEEKEND BEAUTY (AUS) HELISSIO (FR) |
B RAWILLER | 55.5 | R S MCDONALD | 2 | |
| WONDERFUL WORLD (AUS) 3C AGNES WORLD (USA) – SUCCESS TALE (AUS) SUCCESS EXPRESS (AUS) |
L NOLEN | 55.5 | BART CUMMINGS | 8 | |
| GOD’S OWN (AUS) 3C REDOUTE’S CHOICE (AUS) – ANGEL IN DISGUISE (NZ) SKY CHASE (NZ) |
G BOSS | 55.5 | BART CUMMINGS | 12 |
Caulfield Guineas Betting Info
Caulfield Guineas betting is open months ahead of the Group 1 spring race for three-year-olds down under at the TAB NZ.
We offer pre-nomination Caulfield Guineas betting odds throughout the year that are known as futures Caulfield Guineas odds online.
All-In Caulfield Guineas betting markets are available following the official Caulfield Guineas nominations in early September about a month out from Caulfield Guineas Day.
Betting on the Caulfield Guineas field is available following final acceptances which close on the Tuesday of race week.
Betting on the Caulfield Guineas often favours the Sydney-trained visitors who have a great recent record over the local Victorians in the stallion-making showdown.
Caulfield Guineas race betting traditionally focuses on the in-form colts coming off a lead-up run in Group 1 or 2 Sydney, spring races that are eyeing a run down south as the spring carnival progresses.
For the best online betting on the Caulfield Guineas, consider tipping a horse to win both the Caulfield Guineas and another Group 1 race over the carnival in a spring double!
Caulfield Guineas Field
The Caulfield Guineas field attracts a line-up of top three-year-old horses each season with runners coming from mainly Sydney and Melbourne stables.
Caulfield Guineas Field & Acceptance Dates
It is crucial to take note of when the Caulfield Guineas field is out, what time Caulfield Guineas nominations close and the official Caulfield Guineas acceptance dates when placing a Caulfield Guineas bet online as horses may drop out of the race and bets may be cancelled.
The Caulfield Guineas field features a capacity of 16 horses with 4 emergencies.
See below for the official Caulfield Guineas field dates for 2025.
- 2025 Caulfield Guineas Nominations: Closed on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 12:00pm (Melbourne time) – drew 119 nominees.
- 2025 Caulfield Guineas First Acceptances: Closed on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 12:00pm (Melbourne time) – 48 remaining hopefuls.
- 2025 Caulfield Guineas Final Field: Revealed on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 9:30am (Melbourne time).
- 2025 Caulfield Guineas Barrier Draw: Conducted on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Where can you bet on the Caulfield Guineas?
The best place to bet on this year’s Caulfield Guineas race is through the TAB NZ online.
Caulfield Guineas Odds
Caulfield Guineas odds and online betting tips on the Caulfield Guineas are dominated by proven Group 1 runners, those that saluted at elite level over the autumn, three-year-olds with form over the 1600m distance, and local gallopers from Australia’s biggest horse racing stables.
Where can I find the Caulfield Guineas odds?
For the latest odds and updates on the Caulfield Guineas, TAB NZ is your go-to source. They provide real-time odds fluctuations, ensuring you have the most current information to make informed betting decisions. It’s crucial to monitor these odds closely, as they reflect the market’s perception of each horse’s chances, influenced by factors like form, barrier draw, and track conditions.
How to Place a Bet on the Caulfield Guineas
Want to know how to make a bet on the Caulfield Guineas? Visit the TAB NZ racing page to access the latest Caulfield Guineas betting odds and options.
It is simple to learn how to place a bet on the Caulfield Guineas online.
You can place a Caulfield Guineas bet online anytime markets are live.
There are more ways than ever to get involved in betting on the Caulfield Guineas.
From seasoned punters analysing form guides to casual racing fans drawn to the excitement, the Caulfield Guineas is a race for everyone.
Whether you’re diving deep into the latest Caulfield Guineas, joining a sweepstake with friends, or simply enjoying the atmosphere of the spring carnival at Caulfield Racecourse, the Caulfield Guineas has it all!
This blue-riband three-year-old’s race showcases Australia’s finest young thoroughbreds and attracts racing enthusiasts from all over the globe.
How to Bet on the Caulfield Guineas in 2025?
1. Log in or sign-up with TAB NZ.
2. Make a secure online deposit using one of the TAB NZ safe deposit methods.
3. Check out the Caulfield Guineas betting guide, Caulfield Guineas form guide and our expert Caulfield Guineas tips.
4. Choose a Caulfield Guineas bet to place such as Win, Place, Each-Way or the Caulfield Guineas Trifecta. There are many more Caulfield Guineas betting options available so make sure to check out our Caulfield Guineas betting markets.
5. Select the Caulfield Guineas horse you want to bet on from the early markets, Caulfield Guineas nominations or Caulfield Guineas field.
What are the popular betting markets for the Caulfield Guineas?
When it comes to betting on the Caulfield Guineas, there are a number of more popular betting options with punters including:
Exotics: These include Quinella, Trifecta, and First Four, where you predict the specific order of finishers, offering potentially higher payouts but requiring more precise predictions.
Win & Place: Bet on a horse to win or finish in the top places. This is one of the most straightforward and popular betting options.
Each-Way: A combination of win and place bets, providing a safety net if your chosen horse doesn’t win but finishes in the top positions.
What makes betting on the Caulfield Guineas so popular?
The fact that the Caulfield Guineas is the opening Group 1 Melbourne race for three-year-olds in Australia each spring and one of the leading spring lead-up races held down under make it a must watch and must bet on horse racing event.
What makes the Caulfield Guineas so special?
The Caulfield Guineas is one of Australasia’s “stallion-making” races with any colt to win this Group 1 improving their future value at stud exponentially.
Australian and international racing fans, including those in New Zealand, tune into the 1600m spring showdown every season to see if their bets on the Caulfield Guineas won!
The Caulfield Guineas currently offers A$3 million in prize money plus bragging rights with jockeys, trainers and owners from across the country and further abroad keen to add their names to the list of Caulfield Guineas champions.
How many horses can run in the Caulfield Guineas?
The Caulfield Guineas field has a 16-starter limit plus four emergencies with final acceptances announced the Tuesday of race week.
Caulfield Guineas race tips centre on proven Group 1 stars from the autumn that have good lead-up form in similar company, three-year-old runners with previous experience at the Caulfield track, and Sydney-trained horses who have a dominant record in the race over the Melbourne locals.
The Caulfield Guineas is a set weights race meaning all the horses carry a set weight determined by their gender and age.
The highest-rated horse in the Caulfield Guineas field dons the number one saddlecloth.
Caulfield Guineas Weight Allocations
Three-year-old colts and geldings: 57kg
Three-year-old fillies: 55kg
Last filly to win the Caulfield Guineas?
Surround (1976) was the last Caulfield Guineas filly with the girls tending to stick to a field of their own kind in the Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) instead of taking on the colts and geldings.
Caulfield Guineas Prize Money
The Caulfield Guineas prize money may not compare to the stakes on offer in events like the A$20 million The Everest and A$10 million The Golden Eagle which are both held in Sydney over the spring, but it remains a highlight of the Australian racing calendar.
The Caulfield Guineas prize money is set at A$3 million in total stakes allocated between first to eighth place.
How much does the Caulfield Guineas winner get? The winning Caulfield Guineas horse receives a total of A$1,800,000 in prize money.
See below for the official breakdown of Caulfield Guineas prizes on offer from the Caulfield Guineas winner to the eighth horse to cross the finish line in the official Caulfield Guineas results.
- First: A$1,800,000
- Second: A$540,000
- Third: A$270,000
- Fourth: A$135,000
- Fifth: A$75,000
- Sixth: A$60,000
- Seventh: A$60,000
- Eighth: A$60,000
Caulfield Guineas Bonuses
There are bonus prizes on offer to three-year-olds in the Caulfield Guineas field including A$1 million on offer to the Caulfield Guineas winner should they continue to secure the weight-for-age Cox Plate at The Valley later that month.
Another A$1 million Caulfield Guineas bonuses is offered to any three-year-old that:
- 1) competes in either the Stutt Stakes, Caulfield Guineas Prelude or Thousand Guineas Prelude, and
- 2) competes in either the Thousand Guineas or Caulfield Guineas, and
- 3) wins the Cox Plate.
Conducted by the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC), the Caulfield Guineas is a mid-festival feature race at the Caulfield track over the all-important Melbourne Spring Carnival.
The Caulfield Guineas has been won by a host of turf greats including Ajax, Hydrogen, Tulloch, Storm Queen, Vain, Surround, Luskin Star, Manikato, Red Anchor, Mahogany, Redoute’s Choice, Lonhro, Weekend Hussler, and All Too Hard.
How many international horses have won the Caulfield Guineas?
None. As yet, a horse trained outside of Australia or New Zealand has not won the Caulfield Guineas with most Northern Hemisphere raiders opting to wait until they are a year older before attempting campaigns down under.
Caulfield Guineas Race Records
What is the fastest Caulfield Guineas winning time? Anamoe set the current Caulfield Guineas race record saluting in 2021 in a fast time of 1 minute 35 seconds.
Who is the shortest-priced recent Caulfield Guineas winner? The Autumn Sun ($1.75 in 2018).
Who is the longest-priced Caulfield Guineas winner? Abaridy won the Caulfield Guineas in 1986 at $251!
What races will runners out of the Caulfield Guineas target in the spring?
Following a run in the Caulfield Guineas key spring targets for the top contenders based on their staying ability include the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) and the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m).
Four horses have claimed the Caulfield Guineas – Cox Plate double in a single season with: Star Affair (1965), Rajah Sahib (1968), Surround (1976), and most recently Red Anchor (1984).
Sixteen horses have won the Caulfield Guineas – Victoria Derby double with: Wallace (1895), Lady Wallace (1905), Patrobas (1915), Eusebius (1918), Rampion (1926), Liberal (1932), Theo (1934), Lucrative (1940), Great Britain (1942), Tulloch (1957), Coppelius (1962), Sovereign Red (1980), Grosvenor (1982), Red Anchor (1984), Mahogany (1993), and most recently Helenus (2002).
Incredibly, in 1984 Red Anchor won the Caulfield Guineas, Cox Plate and Victoria Derby treble!
What Time Does the Caulfield Guineas Start?
The Caulfield Guineas start time is traditionally scheduled somewhere between 4:30pm to 5:10pm (AEDT) local time in Melbourne.
Caulfield Guineas Ballot Exempt Races
A number of lead-up spring events offer horses a ballot exemption for the Caulfield Guineas field including the winners of the:
- Vain Stakes
- HDF McNeil Stakes
- Exford Plate
- Golden Rose
- Bill Stutt Stakes
The first three placegetters in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude are also all exempt from Caulfield Guineas ballot.
Caulfield Guineas Barriers
The Caulfield Guineas barrier draw and allocated Caulfield Guineas gates play a key role for many punters when deciding on what horses to bet on in the big race.
When is the Caulfield Guineas barrier draw?
The Caulfield Guineas barrier draw is conducted on the same day as final acceptances close which is the Tuesday of race week around 9:30am local Melbourne time.
Barriers have historically affected the Caulfield Guineas results with the distance and make-up of the course best suited to horses drawn between barriers one and five with 22 of the past Caulfield Guineas winners up until 2026 having jumped from one of those gates.
Barrier 1 is the most recent Caulfield Guineas winning barrier with Autumn Boy in 2025.
Seven Caulfield Guineas winners from 2000-2025 jumped from double-digit gates with the latest being Griff (15 of 15) in 2023.
Barrier 15 is the widest barrier to produce a Caulfield Guineas winner between 2000 and 2025.
What is the most successful recent Caulfield Guineas barrier draw?
Barriers one has produced five Caulfield Guineas winners between 2000 and 2025 most recently Autumn Boy (2025).
Breakdown of winning Caulfield Guineas barriers between 2000-25:
- Barrier 1 – 5 (latest Autumn Boy in 2025)
- Barrier 2 – 1 (latest Weekend Hussler in 2007)
- Barrier 3 – 1 (latest All Too Hard in 2012)
- Barrier 4 – 3 (latest Super Seth in 2019)
- Barrier 5 – 4 (latest Private Life in 2024)
- Barrier 6 – 0
- Barrier 7 – 2 (latest Ole Kirk in 2020)
- Barrier 8 – 3 (latest Shooting To Win in 2014)
- Barrier 9 – 0
- Barrier 10 – 1 (latest Lonhro in 2001)
- Barrier 11 – 1 (latest Whobegotyou in 2008)
- Barrier 12 – 1 (latest God’s Own in 2005)
- Barrier 13 – 2 (latest Anamoe in 2021)
- Barrier 14 – 1(latest Press Statement in 2015)
- Barrier 15 – 1 (latest Griff in 2023)
- Barrier 16 – 0
Caulfield Guineas Betting Favourites
Favourites in Caulfield Guineas betting are those horses that jump at the shortest Caulfield Guineas odds.
Last Caulfield Guineas favourite to win: Golden Mile ($2.70 in 2022)
Last odds-on Caulfield Guineas favourite to win: The Autumn Sun ($1.75 in 2018)
Last Caulfield Guineas favourite to finish worse than third: Wodeton (10th in 2025)
The last Caulfield Guineas favourite to finish worse than third and miss out on a spot in the Caulfield Guineas trifecta was Wodeton who started at $2.80 before running 5.32 lengths back 10th to stablemate Autumn Boy ($4.20) in 2025.
Caulfield Guineas Form
We offer a complete Caulfield Guineas form guide and expert analysis on every horse in the Caulfield Guineas field in addition to insider Caulfield Guineas racing tips and betting odds.
Our Caulfield Guineas form guides include:
- Caulfield Guineas race preview and predictions
- Racing analysis on the event and runners
- Previous runs, barrier trials and lead-up statistics
- Key information on all horses in the race like trainer and jockey form
- Runner commentary
Whether you are just starting out tipping horses in the Caulfield Guineas or you are an expert Caulfield Guineas tipster, our form guide gives you all the statistics and information you need to make a smart bet on the Caulfield Guineas.
How to Read the Caulfield Guineas Guide
Here’s a step-by-step explanation of how to interpret a horse’s form and performance indicators when looking at this year’s Caulfield Guineas form guide:
Barrier Position: Evaluate the horse’s barrier draw and its historical performance from similar starting positions.
Recent Performances: Review the horse’s last few races, focusing on finish positions and the quality of competition faced.
Track and Distance Records: Check the horse’s performance on similar track conditions and distances to gauge suitability.
Jockey and Trainer Stats: Consider the success rates of the jockey and trainer combination, particularly in the Caulfield Guineas race.
Weight Carried: Analyse how the weight carried in previous races compares to the Caulfield Guineas as this can impact performance.
Caulfield Guineas Day Betting
Caulfield Guineas Day betting is dominated by online Caulfield Guineas bets, but there are also a host of exciting support races that the TAB NZ offer top Caulfield racing odds on.
The Caulfield Guineas is one of three Group 1 events on the card, and other Group status Caulfield Guineas Day races to check out our insider Melbourne racing tips for include the:
- Group 1 A$1 million Might And Power Stakes (2000m) – formerly the Caulfield Stakes,
- Group 1 A$1 million Toorak Handicap (1600m),
- Group 2 A$300,000 Schillaci Stakes (1100m),
- Group 2 A$300,000 Herbert Power Stakes (2400m),
- Group 3 A$200,000 Ladies’ Day Vase (1600m), and the
- Group 3 A$200,000 Northwood Plume Stakes (1200m).
Caulfield Guineas Results
The Caulfield Guineas results are known when the event takes place on a Saturday in mid-October with the race traditionally having a start time around 4:30pm (AEDT) and 5:10pm (AEDT) local time.
You can bet on the Caulfield Guineas race results weeks ahead of race day with our futures Caulfield Guineas markets here at the TAB NZ.
Betting on the Caulfield Guineas results entails picking the Caulfield Guineas winning horse and we can help you place an informed bet on the Caulfield Guineas with our Caulfield Guineas tips and form guide.
Other Caulfield Guineas results include the winning jockeys, trainers, successful barrier and finishing time.
The complete Caulfield Guineas finishing order shows what position every horse in the traditional 16-horse field ran.
Some punters even like to place bets on what horse will finish last in the Caulfield Guineas results!
Caulfield Guineas results show how all the exotic Caulfield Guineas bet types resulted like the Caulfield Guineas Quinella, Caulfield Guineas Exacta, Caulfield Guineas Trifecta, and Caulfield Guineas First Four.
Caulfield Guineas Jockeys
Securing a ride in the Caulfield Guineas field is a highly sought-after achievement for jockeys around Australia and New Zealand. Winning this important spring, Group 1 race is a nice mid-campaign goal for many of Australasia’s top riders looking to secure a Group 1 trophy on a potential future superstar.
What jockeys are riding in the Caulfield Guineas field is determined by the owners and trainers of the horses, and official Caulfield Guineas jockey announcements are made in the weeks and days leading up to the race.
Damian Lane is the latest Caulfield Guineas winning jockey having ridden Private Life (2024) and Autumn Boy (2025) for back-to-back wins.
Who is the most successful recent Caulfield Guineas jockey? Between 2003 and 2025 James McDonald rode three Caulfield Guineas winners with success aboard Shooting To Win (2014), The Autumn Sun (2018), and Golden Mile (2022).
No female jockey has won the Caulfield Guineas to date but with Australia and New Zealand producing a host of champion female riders that could soon change!
Notable Caulfield Guineas jockey fact: In 2021 jockey Damien Oliver took out the race aboard Anamoe 31 years after his first win in the event.
Stay tuned to the TAB NZ racing blog to see what jockeys lock in a confirmed ride on one of the Caulfield Guineas horses this spring.
Caulfield Guineas Trainers
The late, great horseman Bart Cummings is the most successful Caulfield Guineas trainer in history having prepared an impressive five winners with Storm Queen (1966), Kenmark (1974), Alfa (1996), God’s Own (2006), and Wonderful World (2007).
Cummings’ grandson James Cummings meanwhile prepared back-to-back Caulfield Guineas winners for the Godolphin stable with Anamoe (2021) and Golden Mile (2022).
Chris Waller is the latest back-to-back Caulfield Guineas winning trainer with Private Life (2024) and Autumn Boy (2025).
Chris Waller is the latest Caulfield Guineas winning trainer having prepared his fourth winner with Autumn Boy in 2025.
Caulfield Guineas Winners
Notable Caulfield Guineas winners throughout history include:
Ajax (1937): Racing sensation Ajax was on an 18-straight winning streak before going down at 40/1 to end the charmed run in 1939. Some of his best-known victories were three-peats in the Underwood Stakes, Memsie Stakes, Futurity Stakes, and All Aged Stakes between 1938 and 1940.
Tulloch (1957): One of history’s greatest stayers who was prepared by Cox Plate record holding trainer TJ Smith and won that race three years after his Caulfield Guineas triumph.
Surround (1976): The last Caulfield Guineas winning filly and history’s only Cox Plate winning filly to date. The Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400m) in the autumn is named in her honour.
Manikato (1978): Flying Australian Racing Hall of Famer became the country’s second $1 million earner after Kingston Town and was known for setting track records. Was a star 2YO claiming the Blue Diamond – Golden Slipper double and iconically won the William Reid Stakes five times!
Red Anchor (1984): Only horse in history to claim the Caulfield Guineas, Cox Plate and Victoria Derby as a three-year-old.
God’s Own (2005): One of history’s toughest ever Caulfield Guineas winners who got knocked over twice in the run but still managed to recover and win.
The Autumn Sun (2018): Latest odds-on Caulfield Guineas winner who posted a huge 4.5 length victory.
Anamoe (2021): Dubbed “The Big A” this popular Godolphin galloper developed something of a colt status retiring a nine-time Group 1 champion. History making career that included Group 1 wins at two, three and four years of age.
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