Caulfield Guineas Prelude
Looking for this year’s Caulfield Guineas Prelude betting odds, field & form guide? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Run over 1,400 metres, the Caulfield Guineas Prelude is a Group 3 race taking place at Caulfield Racecourse in September during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
Offering $300,000 in prize money as of 2021, the event is run at set weights plus penalties and is open only to three-year-old runners.
The Caulfield Guineas Prelude is the key lead-up race for the prestigious Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m) held the following month and Helmet (2011) was the last to do the double.
The Caulfield Guineas Prelude in 2023 returned to the Underwood Stakes Day card where it remains for the 2024 edition.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2024 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Track Location: Caulfield Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 1,400 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights (plus penalties)
- Qualification: Three year olds (colts and geldings)
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Prize Purse: $300,000
- Inaugural Race: 1985
- 2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Winner: Angel Capital
caulfield guineas prelude 2024 RESULTS
The official 2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
- #2 Angel Capital
- #8 Public Attention
- #5 Wanaruah
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Betting 2024
There are many different ways to bet on the Caulfield Guineas Prelude, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s Caulfield Guineas Prelude |
|---|---|
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Caulfield Guineas Prelude. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the Caulfield Guineas Prelude, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Caulfield Guineas Prelude to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Caulfield Guineas Prelude to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Caulfield Guineas Prelude to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the Caulfield Guineas Prelude, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Caulfield Guineas Prelude in 2024
- Log in at neds.com.au
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on Caulfield Guineas Prelude Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2024 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit neds.com.au.
Which Horse Will Win The Caulfield Guineas Prelude
The best way to pick which horse will win the Caulfield Guineas Prelude in 2024 is to take into account their lead-up spring racing form, assess the barriers, and consider their past performances at the Caulfield track.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Caulfield Guineas Prelude winner include:
- Middle Distance Performers – Horses showing the ability to run 1400m – 1600m do well in the Prelude as opposed to out-and-out sprinters being stretched in distance.
- Singled Out – Single-figure fancies in betting have a strong recent record in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude results.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Favourites 2024
Favourites in Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2024 betting include the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Snitzel colt Wanaruah coming off a second in the Group 3 Up & Coming Stakes, the Listed Mitchell McKenzie Stakes winner Angel Capital, and runner-up in that same key Moonee Valley lead-up Bosustow.
Aft Cabin ($2.15 in 2022) and Steparty ($2.60 in 2023) are the last Caulfield Guineas Prelude favourites to win.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Field 2024
The official Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2024 field of final acceptances is set for release on Wednesday September 18, 2024 and will be published in full below.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2024 Tips
Favourite: #5 Wanaruah ($4.20 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #4 Bosustow ($8.50 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #11 Pieris ($67 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our insider Caulfield Guineas Prelude tips for 2024 will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview provided on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2024 UNDERWOOD STAKES DAY PREVIEW & TIPS
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Race Day 2024
The 2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude takes place on Saturday, September 21, 2024 as part of 2024 Underwood Stakes Day. The meeting’s other Group status are the:
- Group 1 $750,000 Underwood Stakes (1800m), and the
- Group 3 $200,000 Naturalism Stakes (2000m).
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Barrier Draw 2024
The 2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Caulfield Guineas Prelude Field section.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Nominations 2024
2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude nominations close at 12:00 PM on Monday, the 16th of September, 2024.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Weights 2024
Set weights plus penalties apply to this race. Final 2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on Monday the 16th of September 2024.
Angel Capital (57kg in 2024) was the last Caulfield Guineas Prelude topweight or equal topweight to win.
2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Topweights:
- #1 Depth Of Character (57kg)
- #2 Angel Capital (57kg)
- #3 Epimeles (57kg)
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Acceptances 2024
2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude final acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on Wednesday, the 18th of September, 2024 and will be published in our above Caulfield Guineas Prelude Field section.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Jockeys 2024
The final riders announcement is at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, the 18th of September, 2024 with the official 2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude jockeys to be published in our above Caulfield Guineas Prelude Field section.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Scratchings 2024
2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday the 21st of September, 2024.
- #7 Swiftfalcon (13)
- #13 Big Brute (12)
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Prize Money 2024
The 2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude prize purse is worth $300,000 in total, distributed from places first through eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $180,000 |
| 2nd | $54,000 |
| 3rd | $27,500 |
| 4th | $13,500 |
| 5th | $7,500 |
| 6th | $6,000 |
| 7th | $6,000 |
| 8th | $6,000 |
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Race Number 2024
The 2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude race number is scheduled as Caulfield Race 9 at 4:55pm (AEST) on Saturday the 21st of September, 2024. There are ten races in total that day at Caulfield Racecourse.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Form Guide 2024
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2024 CAULFIELD GUINEAS PRELUDE FORM GUIDE
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Live 2024
You can watch or listen to the 2024 Caulfield Guineas Prelude live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Free to air television: Channels 78 (and 68 in regional areas)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Winners
Winners of the Caulfield Guineas Prelude going back to 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Angel Capital | Clinton McDonald | Ben Melham | 57 kgs | 1:23.92 |
| 2023 | Steparty | Paul Preusker | John Allen | 57 kgs | 1:22.57 |
| 2022 | Aft Cabin | James Cummings | Jamie Kah | 56 kgs | 1:27.67 |
| 2021 | Lightsaber | Peter G Moody | Luke Nolen | 58 kgs | 1:25.14 |
| 2020 | Crosshaven | Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes | Daniel Stackhouse | 56 kgs | 1:25.57 |
| 2019 | Alligator Blood | David Vandyke | Ryan Maloney | 55 kgs | 1:23.49 |
| 2018 | Native Soldier | Darren Weir | Ben Allen | 57 kgs | 1:23.36 |
| 2017 | Perast | Paul Perry | Damian Lane | 55 kgs | 1:23.47 |
| 2016 | Sacred Elixir | Tony Pike | Damian Lane | 57.5 kgs | 1:24.70 |
| 2015 | Bon Aurum | Ciaron Maher | Kerrin McEvoy | 56.5 kgs | 1:22.67 |
| 2014 | Rich Enuff | Ken Keys | Michael Rodd | 57.5 kgs | 1:23.49 |
| 2013 | Eclair Big Bang | Phillip Stokes | Dom Tourneur | 55 kgs | 1:23.38 |
| 2012 | Epaulette | Peter Snowden | Kerrin McEvoy | 58.5 kgs | 1:24.26 |
| 2011 | Helmet | Peter Snowden | Kerrin McEvoy | 58.5 kgs | 1:21.40 |
| 2010 | Anacheeva | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 55.5 kgs | 1:23.16 |
| 2009 | Demerit | Peter Snowden | Mark Zahra | 54 kgs | 1:24.70 |
| 2008 | Fernandina | Leon Corstens | Vlad Duric | 55.5 kgs | 1:25.42 |
| 2007 | Purrealist | Danny O’Brien | Hugh Bowman | 54 kgs | 1:24.20 |
| 2006 | Wonderful World | Bart Cummings | Luke Nolen | 54 kgs | 1:24.67 |
| 2005 | Apache Cat | Greg Eurell | Nick Ryan | 57.5 kgs | 1:27.08 |
| 2004 | Tirade | Mathew Ellerton | Danny Nikolic | 56 kgs | 1:24.78 |
| 2003 | Elvstroem | Tony Vasil | Brett Prebble | 54 kgs | 1:22.36 |
| 2002 | Great Glen | Leon Macdonald | Kerrin McEvoy | 57.5 kgs | 1:23.29 |
| 2001 | Pure Theatre | Robert Priscott | Darren Beadman | 54 kgs | 1:24.23 |
| 2000 | Fubu | Cliff Brown | Matthew Gatt | 54 kgs | 1:22.47 |