The Caulfield Guineas kicks off three days of outstanding Group One thoroughbred horse racing in Melbourne, Australia, every October.
Race Type: Group 1
Distance: 1600 metres
Track: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
Date: Saturday 8 October 2011
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In addition to the Caulfield Guineas, which has a total prize money over $1,000,000, The Vinery Stud Thousand Guineas Day and the BMW Caulfield Cup are held during the Caulfield Cup Carnival weekend.
The Caulfield Guineas is for three-year-olds, has set weights and is run over a 1600-meter turf course. First run in 1881, the Guineas has been won by such topliners as Lonhro, 2001; Redoute’s Choice, 1999; Our Maizcay, 1995; Mahogany, 1993; Red Anchor, 1984; Grosvenor, 1982; Manikato, 1978; Luskin Star, 1977; and Surround, 1976.
2011 Caulfield Guineas Final Field & Odds:
The odds for this Saturday’s Caulfield Guineas are now live with Group 1 Champagne Stakes winner Helmet the early favourite. Next up in the betting is Smart Missile followed by the Golden Rose Stakes winner Manawanui. This years event will see a small field with only 8 horses but there is plenty of quality to make for a decent race. Check below for the latest odds and final field for the 2011 Caulfield Guineas.
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Caulfield Guineas Preview & Tips:
The following are the top 4 selections from our tipster panel for this years race.
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Previous winners of the Caulfield Guineas:
Wonderful World, ridden by Luke Nolen and trained by Bart Cummings, won the 2006 outing in a time of 1.35.98. Excites was second and Court Command finished third. Cummings trained God’s Own, with Glen Boss up, won the 2005 Caulfield Guineas. Cummings has five Guineas cups. His other winners were Alfa, Kenmark and Storm Queen. Other recent winners include Enconsul, 2004; In Top Swing, 2003; Helenus, 2002; Show A Heart, 2000; Kenwood Melody, 1998; Encounter, 1997; Alfa, 1996; and Our Maizcay, 1995.
In the past ten years, Steven King and R. S. Dye each have two Guineas wins. King won in 2000 on Show a Heart and in 2002 on Helisso. Dye’s wins were back-to-back. In 1997 he won with Encounter and in 1998 with Kenwood Melody.The longest priced winner of the Guineas was Abaridy, who went off at 250-1 odds in 1986.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2011 | Helmet | Manawanui | Huegill |
| 2010 | Anacheeva | Run For Levi | Masquerader |
| 2009 | Starspangledbanner | Carrara | Manhattan Rain |
| 2008 | Whobegotyou | Time Thief | Von Costa De Hero |
| 2007 | Weekend Hussler | Scenic Blast | Marching |
| 2006 | Wonderful World | Excites | Court Command |
| 2005 | Gods Own | Paratroopers | Primus |
| 2004 | Econsul | Barely A Moment | Under Command |
| 2003 | In Top Swing | Face Value | Kempinsky |
| 2002 | Helenus | Bel Esprit | Choisir |
| 2001 | Lonhro | Ustinov | Pure Theatre |
| 2000 | Show A Heart | Fubu | Sale Of Century |
