Caulfield Guineas Prelude
| Caulfield Guineas Prelude | |
|---|---|
| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Inaugurated | 1985 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Beck |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Three-year-old colts and geldings |
| Weight | set weights and penalties |
| Purse | $175,000 (2014) |
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. It is held at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in late September. Total prize money for the race is A$175,000.[1] This event is a preparation race for the prestigious Group 1 Caulfield Guineas later in October at Caulfield.
Race history
Race name
- 1985–1989 - Show Day Stakes
- 1990–1997 - J D Macdonald Stakes
- 1998–1999 - Macdonald Stakes
- 2000 onwards - Caulfield Guineas Prelude
Race grade
- 1985–2000 - Listed Race
- 2001 onwards - Group 3
Race distance
- 1985–1990 - 1200 metres
- 1991 onwards - 1400 metres
The winners
- 2014 - Rich Enuff
- 2013 - Eclair Big Bang [2]
- 2012 - Epaulette [3]
- 2011 - Helmet [4]
- 2010 - Anacheeva [5]
- 2009 - Demerit [6]
- 2008 - Fernandina [7]
- 2007 - Purrealist [8]
- 2006 - Wonderful World [9]
- 2005 - Apache Cat
- 2004 - Tirade
- 2003 - Elvstroem
- 2002 - Great Glen
- 2001 - Pure Theatre
- 2000 - Fubu
- 1999 - Sudurka
- 1998 - Bet On A Rode
- 1997 - Umrum
- 1996 - Alfa
- 1995 - Strategic
- 1994 - Racer’s Edge
- 1993 - Port Watch
- 1992 - Just Juan
- 1991 - Laranto
- 1990 - Unspoken Word
- 1989 - Sussex Star
- 1988 - Kingston Heritage
- 1987 - Noted
- 1986 - Wild Rampage
- 1985 - Brequillo
See also
References
- ↑ "Winners and Past Results for the Guineas Prelude". Progroupracing.com (Aus). 2014. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
- ↑ 2013 result
- ↑ 2012 result
- ↑ 2011 result
- ↑ 2010 result
- ↑ 2009 result
- ↑ 2008 result
- ↑ 2007 result
- ↑ 2006 result