The Caulfield Guineas Prelude is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for colts and geldings aged three years old, under set weights and penalties conditions over a distance of 1400 metres, held at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in late September. This event is a preparation race for the prestigious Group 1 Caulfield Guineas later in October at Caulfield.
History
Four horses have won the Caulfield Guineas Prelude and Caulfield Guineas double:
Alfa (1996) Wonderful World (2006) Anacheeva (2010) Helmet (2011)
Name 1985–1989 - Show Day Stakes 1990–1997 - J D Macdonald Stakes 1998–1999 - Macdonald Stakes 2000 onwards - Caulfield Guineas Prelude
Grade 1985–2000 - Listed Race 2001 onwards - Group 3
Distance 1985–1990 – 1200 metres 1991 onwards - 1400 metres
Winners The following are past winners of the race.
2026 - Blind Raise 2025 - Estremo 2024 - Angel Capital 2023 - Steparty 2022 - Aft Cabin 2021 - Lightsaber 2020 - Crosshaven 2019 - Alligator Blood 2018 - Native Soldier 2017 - Perast 2016 - Sacred Elixir 2015 - Bon Aurum 2014 - Rich Enuff 2013 - Eclair Big Bang 2012 - Epaulette 2011 - Helmet 2010 - Anacheeva 2009 - Demerit 2008 - Fernandina 2007 - Purrealist 2006 - Wonderful World 2005 - Apache Cat 2004 - Tirade 2003 - Elvstroem 2002 - Great Glen 2001 - Pure Theatre 2000 - Fubu 1999 - Sudurka 1998 - Bet On A Rode 1997 - Umrum 1996 - Alfa 1995 - Strategic 1994 - Racer's Edge 1993 - Port Watch 1992 - Just Juan 1991 - Laranto 1990 - Unspoken Word 1989 - Sussex Star 1988 - Kingston Heritage 1987 - Noted 1986 - Wild Rampage 1985 - Brequillo
See also How Now Stakes Naturalism Stakes Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes Thousand Guineas Prelude Underwood Stakes List of Australian Group races Group races
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