Caulfield Autumn Classic Race Information
The Caulfield Autumn Classic is an 1800 metre set weight race for three-year-olds run by the Melbourne Racing Club in February. It is held at as part of the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.
- Race Type: Group 2
- Distance: 1800 metres
- Conditions: Set weights, 3YOs
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $300,000
- Date: Saturday 24 February 2024
Caulfield Autumn Classic Race History
See the 2024 Caulfield Autumn Classic Preview and results.
See the 2023 Autumn Classic Preview and results.
The race was first held as a Principal Race over one and a quarter miles (about 2000m) in 1957. It was called the Stanley Plate, a name it retained until after the 1986 running, and it was won by a horse called Lord Gavin. With the introduction of the metric system the distance became 2000m in 1973, and in 1979 it became a Listed race. In 1987 the distance was reduced to the current 1800m, then in 1989 it was promoted to Group 3 status, In 1994 it was upgraded again to the current Group 2 status.
When Damien Oliver won on Castlereagh Kid in 2022 it was his 5th win in this race.
Caulfield Autumn Classic Facts
Last filly to win: Parure (2021)
Fastest time (1800m): Waikikamukau (1994) 1:47:3
Caulfield Autumn Classic & Australian Guineas: Pins (2000); Dignity Dancer (1999); Gold Guru (1998); King’s High (1989)
Interesting trivia: Parure (2021) and Triscay (1991) are the only fillies to have won the Caulfield Autumn Classic. 1982 winner Gurner’s Lane went on to win the 1982 Caulfield Cup and the 1982 Melbourne Cup.
Past winners of the Caulfield Autumn Classic
Winners of past Caulfield Autumn Classics include horses that go on to contest the Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes over 2040m.
Year | Winner | Second | Third |
2024 | Immediacy | Caracas | Our Couver |
2023 | Pericles | Mr Maestro | Ausbred Rising Sun |
2022 | Castlereagh Kid | Lucky Decision | El Patroness |
2021 | Parure | Butter Chicken | Khoekhoe |
2020 | Adelaide Ace | Nonconformist | Legion Of Merit |
2019 | Global Exchange | Cossetot | Aramayo |
2018 | Valiant Spirit | Astoria | Mr So And So |
2017 | Farson | Cliff Hanger | Captain Rhett |
2016 | Tally | Flying Light | Top Ravine |
2015 | Alpine Eagle | Minnesinger | Firehouse Rock |
2014 | Vilanova | Countersnip | Alpha Beat |
2013 | Super Cool | Fiveandahalfstar | Subiaso |
2012 | Upbeat | Flashy Fella | Ethiopia |
2011 | Folding Gear | Elusive King | Almindoro |
2010 | Extra Zero | Absolute Faith | Money Rocks |
2009 | Stokehouse | Excelltastic | Zapurple |
2008 | Brom Brom | Allanthus | Buca Di Bacco |
2007 | Ambitious General | Danever | Furio |
2006 | Spinney | Silver Ninja | Cinderella Man |
2005 | Renewable | Stella Grande | Dizelle |
2004 | Elvstroem | Delzao | Strafed |
2003 | Natural Blitz | Glefti | Gallic |
2002 | Don Eduardo | Royal Code | All Courage |
2001 | Fubu | Neptunes Journey | Inspire |
2000 | Pins | Oval Office | Crawl |
1999 | Dignity Dancer | Danske | Mossman |
1998 | Gold Guru | El Mirada | Zonda |
1997 | Silver Glade | Joegah | Tampir Lane |
1996 | Iron Horse | Scenic Royale | Video Prince |
1995 | Hurricane Sky | St Covet | Baryshnikov |
1994 | Waikikamukau | Mapperleys Star | Sari Club |
1993 | Redding | Air Seattle | Imposing Bull |
1992 | Laranto | Famous Nick | Ready To Explore |
1991 | Triscay | Durbridge | My Eagle Eye |
1990 | Stylish Century | Zabeel | Western Frontier |
1989 | King’s High | Livistona Lane | Outgun |
1988 | Mr.Danamite | Lygon Arms | Spacecraft |
1987 | Myocard | Princess Calabrina | Hunza’s Ace |