Caulfield Guineas
The Ultimate Caulfield Guineas Betting Guide
The Caulfield Guineas is one of the most prestigious races that usually takes place on the second Saturday of every October, one week before the first "big race" in the Spring Racing Carnival- the Caulfield Cup.
Run over 1600m at Caulfield Racecourse, the race is restricted to three-year-olds and carries Group 1 status, making it a key test for emerging thoroughbred talent. Known for its impact on future champions, the Caulfield Guineas is the race where legends are made.
Quick Links
- Caulfield Guineas Overview
- Caulfield Guineas Prize Money
- Caulfield Guineas Odds
- How to Bet on the Caulfield Guineas
- Caulfield Guineas Betting Markets
- Caulfield Guineas Field
- Caulfield Guineas Form Guide
- Caulfield Guineas Betting Tips
- Past Winners of the Caulfield Guineas
- Caulfield Guineas Tickets & Prices
Caulfield Guineas Overview
| Track | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Distance | 1600 Metres |
| Status | Group 1 |
| Track Surface | Turf |
| Track Direction | Left Handed |
| Conditions | 3yos – Set Weights |
| First Run | 1881 |
| Prize Money | $3,000,000 |
The Caulfield Guineas is a vital part of the Spring Carnival, often serving as a launching pad for contenders targeting the Cox Plate or further Group 1 races like the Caulfield Cup, the Everest and the biggest race in Australia, the Melbourne Cup. Its mile distance is the perfect test of speed, stamina, and class, with past winners going on to greater success both in Australia and internationally.
Caulfield Guineas Prize Money
| Placing | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $1,800,000 |
| 2nd | $540,000 |
| 3rd | $270,000 |
| 4th | $135,000 |
| 5th | $75,000 |
| 6th, 7th, 8th | $60,000 |
This is the how the total prize money of $3,000,000 is split in the Caulfield Guineas. The prize money was lifted to the $3,000,000 in the 2022 edition and stayed the same in the latest edition in 2024.
Caulfield Guineas Odds
Our oddsetters tend to set early markets for and odds for the Caulfield Guineas. We we will update this section as we get closer to the race.
How to Bet on Caulfield Guineas
Betting on the Caulfield Guineas with Unibet Australia is easy. Follow these steps:
- Sign Up with Unibet: Register for an account if you haven’t already.
- Navigate to the Caulfield Guineas Market: Search for the Caulfield Guineas in the horse betting section of our website. If you don't see the race in the schedule in the menu click on "futures".
- View Odds and Place Your Bet: Select the odds for your chosen horse and add it to your betslip. Choose your stake, review your bet, and confirm.
- Enjoy the Race: Watch live or track results on Unibet’s platform to see how your bet plays out.
If you need more information, you can explore our comprehensive guide on how to bet on horses.
Caulfield Guineas Betting Markets
Here are some of the popular markets you will find when you decide to bet on the Caulfield Guineas with Unibet:
| Bet Type | How it Works |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Pick the horse you believe will finish first. |
| Place Bet | Back a horse to finish in the top three at the Caulfield Guineas. While the payout is lower than a win bet, it's a safer option with better chances. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your horse wins, you’ll collect both the Win and Place payouts. If your runner finishes 2nd or 3rd, you’ll only receive the Place payout. |
| Quinella Bet | Pick two horses to finish 1st and 2nd in any order in the Caulfield Guineas. Both must place for you to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | Select the exact horses to finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order. Both must cross the line exactly as predicted to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | Predict which horses will finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the exact order. All three must place as selected to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | Select the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place horses in the correct order. All four must finish in the exact positions in the Caulfield Guineas for you to win. |
| Quadrella Bet | Pick the winners of four specified races, including the Caulfield Guineas. To win, all your selected horses must win their respective races. Punters also call this bet a "Quaddie". |
Caulfield Guineas Field
How Horses Qualify: The Caulfield Guineas field is made up of the best-performing three-year-olds, many of whom come through key lead-up races like the Caulfield Guineas Prelude and the Golden Rose Stakes. Horses in this race are often being prepped for future Group 1 titles. The field is usually announced one week before the race.
Caulfield Guineas Form Guide
There are plenty of form huides out there for the Caulfield Guineas but we will focus on simplifying it with stats that stand out to help you get a good picture of the field. Stay tuned as we get closer to the 2025 Caulfield Guineas. One important factor to take into consideration is the Barrier draw.
Caulfield Guineas winners by barrier since 1983:
The latest winner of the Caulfield Guineas, Private Life (2024), started at Barrier #5.
| Barrier | Number of Wins |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 10 | 3 |
| 11 | 2 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 3 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
Caulfield Guineas Betting Tips
- Expert Tips: Back horses that have performed well in lead-up races like the Caulfield Guineas Prelude. Horses from top stables, such as Chris Waller or James Cummings, often do well.
- Barrier Draw Analysis: The barrier draw is an essential factor for success at Caulfield. Historically, middle barriers have had a slight advantage, allowing runners a good path to settle in without getting caught wide.
- Track Conditions and Weather: Caulfield’s track conditions are known to change depending on the weather. Soft tracks tend to favour strong finishers, while firm ground often benefits early speed horses. Keep an eye on the weather forecast to make informed bets.
Caulfield Guineas Past Winners and Race History
Here is a list of past winners of the Caulfield Guineas since 2010.
The latest winner of the Caulfield Guineas is Private Life winning the 2024 edition in 1:36.74 and priced at $17.
| Year | Runner | Jockey | Trainer | Time | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Private Life | Damian Lane | Chris Waller | 1:36.74 | $17 |
| 2023 | Griff | Ben Melham | Ciaron Maher & Dave Eustace | 1:37.97 | $31 |
| 2022 | Golden Mile | James McDonald | James Cummings | 1:38.21 | $2.10 |
| 2021 | Anamoe | Damien Oliver | James Cummings | 1:35.00 | $2.10 |
| 2020 | Ole Kirk | William Pike | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 1:36.38 | $4.20 |
| 2019 | Super Seth | Mark Zahra | Anthony Freedman | 1:36.44 | $7.50 |
| 2018 | The Autumn Sun | James McDonald | Chris Waller | 1:35.58 | $1.70 |
| 2017 | Mighty Boss | Michael Walker | Mick Price | 1:36.04 | $101 |
| 2016 | Divine Prophet | Dwayne Dunn | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 1:36.51 | $7.00 |
| 2015 | Press Statement | Hugh Bowman | Chris Waller | 1:36.47 | $2.50 |
| 2014 | Shooting To Win | James McDonald | Peter & Paul Snowden | 1:35.58 | $7.50 |
| 2013 | Long John | Kerrin McEvoy | Peter & Paul Snowden | 1:36.37 | $3.80 |
| 2012 | All Too Hard | Dwayne Dunn | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 1:36.05 | $12.00 |
| 2011 | Helmet | Kerrin McEvoy | Peter & Paul Snowden | 1:35.36 | $2.20 |
| 2010 | Anacheeva | Luke Nolen | Peter Moody | 1:37.01 | $6.00 |
The Caulfield Guineas has been won by some of Australia's greatest racehorses, like The Autumn Sun and Anamoe. These champions used their Guineas victories to springboard into successful racing careers..
Caulfield Guineas Tickets & Prices
We will post information about the tickets for the 2025 Caulfield Guineas here.
Here are the prices for the 2024 edition for reference.
- Kids: Free Entry for kids under 18.
- Adults: $60 at the gate, $50 online.
- Concession: $50 at the game, $40 online.