The Caulfield Autumn Classic is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for horses three years old held under Set Weights conditions, over a distance of 1800 metres at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in February.
History Name 1957–1986 - Stanley Plate 1987–1990 - Caulfield Autumn Classic 1991 - Tattersalls Classic 1991–1997 - Caulfield Autumn Classic 1998–2000 - AAMI Classic 2001–2004 - Shannons Classic 2005–2006 - Caulfield Autumn Classic 2007 - National Jockey Celebration Day 2008 - Pol Roger Stakes 2009 - The Yalumba 160 2010 - The Yalumba 161 2011 - The Yalumba 162 2012 onwards - Caulfield Autumn Classic
Distance 1957–1970 - 1 miles (~2000 metres) 1971 - 1 (~1800 metres) 1972 - 1 miles (~2000 metres) 1973–1986 – 2000 metres 1987 onwards - 1800 metres
Grade 1957–1978 - Principal Race 1979–1988 - Listed Race 1989–1993 - Group 3 1994 onwards Group 2
Venue In 1996 the event was held at Flemington Racecourse due to reconstruction of Caulfield Racecourse. In 2023 the race was held at Sandown Racecourse.
Winners The following are past winners of the race.
2026 - Single Choice 2025 - Shanwah 2024 - Immediacy 2023 - Pericles 2022 - Castlereagh Kid 2021 - Parure 2020 - Adelaide Ace 2019 - Global Exchange 2018 - Valiant Spirit 2017 - Farson 2016 - Tally 2015 - Alpine Eagle 2014 - Vilanova 2013 - Super Cool 2012 - Upbeat 2011 - Folding Gear 2010 - Extra Zero 2009 - Stokehouse 2008 - Brom Brom 2007 - Ambitious General 2006 - Spinney 2005 - Renewable 2004 - Elvstroem 2003 - Natural Blitz 2002 - Don Eduardo 2001 - Fubu 2000 - Pins 1999 - Dignity Dancer 1998 - Gold Guru 1997 - Silver Glade 1996 - Iron Horse 1995 - Hurricane Sky 1994 - Waikikamukau 1993 - Redding 1992 - Laranto 1991 - Triscay 1990 - Stylish Century 1989 - King’s High 1988 - Mr.Danamite 1987 - Myocard 1986 - Normandy Bay 1985 - Playful Monarch 1984 - Tri-Flow 1983 - Admiral Lincoln 1982 - Gurner's Lane 1981 - Find The Gold 1980 - Mr.Independent 1979 - Double Century 1978 - Father’s Day 1977 - Blue Monarch 1976 - Ready O’Ready 1975 - Classic Conquest 1974 - Sequester 1973 - Red Cast 1972 - Hampton’s Pride 1971 - Royal Guardsman 1970 - Voleur 1969 - Aventyl 1968 - Chosen Lady 1967 - Pharaon 1966 - Naval Brass 1965 - Matloch 1964 - Spotted 1963 - Soldate 1962 - Blue Era 1961 - Reinsman 1960 - Nilarco 1959 - High Peal 1958 - Wool Man 1957 - Lord Gavin
See also List of Australian Group races Group races
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