Caulfield Guineas Prelude Race Information
The Caulfield Guineas Prelude is a 1400 metre set weights plus penalties race for three-year-old colts and geldings run by the Melbourne Racing Club in September. It is held at Caulfield on Underwood Stakes day.
- Race Type: Group 3
- Distance: 1400 metres
- Conditions: Set weights plus penalties, 3YO colts & geldings
- Track: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Victoria
- Prizemoney: $300,000
- Date: Saturday 23 September 2023
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Race History
See the 2023 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Preview and results
See the 2022 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Preview and results
See the 2021 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Preview and results
See the 2020 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Preview and results
The race was first run in 1985 and was won by Brequillo. It was a Listed Race from 1990 to 2000 and has been a Group 3 race since 2001. It was previously known as the Show Day Stakes.
Useful Facts
Fastest time (1400m): Helmet (2011) 1:21:4
Caulfield Guineas Prelude & Caulfield Guineas: Anacheeva (2010); Wonderful World (2006); Alfa (1996)
Interesting trivia: Three horses have been runner-up in the Prelude and gone on to win the Caulfield Guineas (God’s Own 2005; In Top Swing 2003 and Show A Heart 2000).
Past winners of the Caulfield Guineas Prelude
Winners of past Caulfield Guineas Preludes include Alligator Blood (2019), Wonderful World (2006), Apache Cat (2005), Elvstroem (2003) and Strategic (1995).
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2023 | Steparty | Southport Tycoon | Scentify |
| 2022 | Aft Cabin | Meridius | Amenable |
| 2021 | Lightsaber | Brigantine | Military Expert |
| 2020 | Crosshaven | Amish Boy | National Choice |
| 2019 | Alligator Blood | Dalasan | Groundswell |
| 2018 | Native Soldier | Tavisan | Long Leaf |
| 2017 | Perast | Summer Passage | Kementari |
| 2016 | Sacred Elixir | Revolving Door | Wazzenme |
| 2015 | Bon Aurum | Tulsa | Dal Cielo |
| 2014 | Rich Enuff | Looks Like The Cat | Awesome Rock |
| 2013 | Eclair Big Bang | El Roca | Long John |
| 2012 | Epaulette | Let Go Lenni | Awesome Bro |
| 2011 | Helmet | Secret Hills | Specter |
| 2010 | Anacheeva | Toorak Toff | Skilled |
| 2009 | Demerit | Trusting | Manhattan Rain |
| 2008 | Fernandina | Time Thief | Von Costa De Hero |
| 2007 | Purrealist | Marching | Shrewd Rhythm |
| 2006 | Wonderful World | Blue Lago | Sharkbite |
| 2005 | Apache Cat | Gods Own | Danerich |
| 2004 | Tirade | Fastnet Rock | Classiconi |
| 2003 | Elvstroem | In Top Swing | Dance Up |
| 2002 | Great Glen | Titanic Jack | Helenus |
| 2001 | Pure Theatre | King Of Prussia | North Boy |
| 2000 | Fubu | Show A Heart | Debrief |
| 1999 | Sudurka | Anakie Walk | Commands |
| 1998 | Bet On A Rode | Sedation | Spectacular Gold |
| 1997 | Umrum | Bradman | Bonfires |
| 1996 | Alfa | Tarnpir Lane | Sober Affair |
| 1995 | Strategic | Gold Ace | El Qahiras Son |
| 1994 | Racers Edge | Punctual | Skipper Regent |
| 1993 | Port Watch | Tolo Harbour | Kendel Star |
| 1992 | Just Juan | Let Him Ride | Dr Oats |
| 1991 | Laranto | Quo Ego | Prince Acumen |
| 1990 | Unspoken Word | Weasel Clause | Shah Pak |