The Caulfield Thousand Guineas

The Caulfield Thousand Guineas is modelled on the English 1,000 Guineas. Like the English Classic, the Caulfield Thousand Guineas is run over a distance of 1 mile, with entry restricted to 3 year old thoroughbred fillies. The race is probably Australia’s most prestigious set-weight event for 3 year old fillies.

The Thousand Guineas is run annually at Caulfield Racecourse near Melbourne. The race is run on the Wednesday after the running of the Caulfield Guineas, as part of the Caulfield Racing Carnival. The inaugural Caulfield Thousand Guineas was run in 1946. The race was originally rated as a Principle race, before being granted group one status in 1979.

Caulfield Thousand Guineas Betting

The Thousand Guineas provides a first glimpse of Australia’s most talented 3 year old fillies, many of whom will attempt to qualify for the VRC Oaks at the Flemington Spring Carnival. Form in the previous season is normally used to make selections for this race.
One of the principle juvenile stakes races to have produced Caulfield Thousand Guineas winners in recent years, has been the AAMI Blue Diamond Stakes, Australia’s second highest rated race for juveniles.
Fillies that placed or won in this race are worthy of serious consideration when betting on the Caulfield Thousand Guineas.