Caulfield Guineas Prelude

Caulfield Guineas Prelude

Group 3 race
Location	Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia
Inaugurated	1985
Race type	Thoroughbred
Sponsor	Neds (2022)
Race information
Distance	1,400 metres
Surface	Turf
Qualification	Three year old colts and geldings
Weight	Set weights and penalties
Purse	$300,000 (2022)
Bonuses	Winner is exempt from ballot for Caulfield Guineas

The Caulfield Guineas Prelude is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for colts and geldings aged three years old, under set weights and penalties conditions over a distance of 1400 metres, held at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in late September. Total prize money for the race is A$300,000. This event is a preparation race for the prestigious Group 1 Caulfield Guineas later in October at Caulfield.

History

Four horses have won the Caulfield Guineas Prelude and Caulfield Guineas double:

• Alfa (1996)
• Wonderful World (2006)
• Anacheeva (2010)
• Helmet (2011)

Name

• 1985–1989 - Show Day Stakes
• 1990–1997 - J D Macdonald Stakes
• 1998–1999 - Macdonald Stakes
• 2000 onwards - Caulfield Guineas Prelude

Grade

• 1985–2000 - Listed Race
• 2001 onwards - Group 3

Distance

• 1985–1990 – 1200 metres
• 1991 onwards - 1400 metres

Winners

See also

• List of Australian Group races
• Group races