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.
2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Odds & Finishing Order
Caulfield Guineas Prelude odds 2026 at Neds give punters an early snapshot of how the key three‑year‑old colts and geldings are shaping ahead of the Melbourne spring, with markets reacting quickly to sharp trials, early‑season form lines and stable intent. The Caulfield Guineas Prelude betting 2026 market traditionally moves fast, and this year’s prices are already circling around runners showing proven 1200–1400m strength, strong closing sectionals and clear progression towards the mile. As lead‑up races unfold and trainers lock in their Guineas plans, expect steady market shifts and fresh value opportunities. Locking in the right position in the Caulfield Guineas Prelude odds 2026 is a smart early play for punters looking to stay ahead of the Caulfield action.
The latest Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2026 Results
The official 2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
- #3 Blind Raise
- #1 Tornado Valley
- #2 American Eagle
The 2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude results on Underwood Stakes Day was a one-horse affair as exciting Kiwi-bred talent Blind Raise ($2.40 favourite) announced himself as the standout contender for this year’s Group 1 Caulfield Guineas with a dominant 2.75 length victory at Caulfield. Trained by Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young and ridden with confidence by Blake Shinn, the son of Ace High absorbed early pressure before exploding clear in the straight to comfortably defeat Tornado Valley ($19), while American Eagle ($5) was a short head away in third. The impressive Group 3 triumph improved Blind Raise’s record to four wins from five starts and secured his position at the head of Caulfield Guineas betting, with the gelding set to head straight to the $3 million Group 1 over 1600m on October 10. Unsurprisingly, bookmakers reacted quickly, with Neds winding Blind Raise’s Caulfield Guineas odds in from $8 to $4, installing him as the outright market leader after one of the most dominant Guineas lead-up performances of the spring.
2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Race Replay
Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2026 Results
| 3. Blind Raise (9) J: Blake Shinn 57kg 119×1 T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | ||
| 1. Tornado Valley (3) J: Thomas Stockdale 58kg 68×74 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 2. American Eagle (8) J: Mark Zahra 58kg 11 T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | ||
| 5. Wolf Gap (5) J: Ethan Brown 56kg 13×2 T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | ||
| 8. Vallice (4) J: John Allen 56kg 51×44 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 7. Seraphox (1) J: Declan Bates 56kg 713×3 T: Ciaron Maher | ||
| 6. Confederation (6) J: Damian Lane 56kg 28×35 T: Chris Waller | ||
| 9. Alchemistic (7) J: Linda Meech 56kg 51 T: Tom Dabernig | ||
| 4. Joint Venture (2) J: Ben Melham 56kg 319 T: Chris Waller |
Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2026 Tips
Our insider Caulfield Guineas Prelude tips for 2026 will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview provided on the Neds Blog.
| 3. Blind Raise (9) J: Blake Shinn 57kg 119×1 T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
| 2. American Eagle (8) J: Mark Zahra 58kg 11 T: Anthony & Sam Freedman |
| 7. Seraphox (1) J: Declan Bates 56kg 713×3 T: Ciaron Maher |
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, 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.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- 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
- 2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Winner: Blind Raise
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Betting 2026
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 on 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 2026
- Log in at neds
- 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.
Which Horse Will Win the Caulfield Guineas Prelude in 2026
The best way to pick which horse will win the Caulfield Guineas Prelude in 2026 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 2026
Favourites in Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2026 betting include Ace High gelding Blind Raise coming off a first-up win in the Listed McKenzie Stakes at Sandown, the Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained Group 2 placed colt Wolf Gap who was runner-up in that same key lead-up and his undefeated stablemate American Eagle who posted a narrow but impressive win fresh in the Group 3 HDF McNeil Stakes.
Aft Cabin ($2.15 in 2022), Steparty ($2.60 in 2023) and Blind Raise ($2.40 in 2026) are the latest Caulfield Guineas Prelude favourites to win.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Field 2026
The official Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2026 field of final acceptances is set for release on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The Caulfield Guineas 2026 final field features a compact but class line-up of three-year-olds including the undefeated Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained Group 3 HDF McNeil Stakes winner American Eagle and Blind Raise coming off a win fresh in the Listed McKenzie Stakes.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Tornado Valley
J: Thomas Stockdale
T: Ciaron Maher |
268×74 | C | 3 | 58kg | |
|
2. American Eagle
J: Mark Zahra
T: Anthony & Sam Freedman |
11 | C | 8 | 58kg | |
|
3. Blind Raise
J: Blake Shinn
T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
119×1 | G | 9 | 57kg | |
|
4. Joint Venture
J: Ben Melham
T: Chris Waller |
319 | C | 2 | 56kg | |
|
5. Wolf Gap
J: Ethan Brown
T: Anthony & Sam Freedman |
13×2 | C | 5 | 56kg | |
|
6. Confederation
J: Damian Lane
T: Chris Waller |
28×35 | C | 6 | 56kg | |
|
7. Seraphox
J: Declan Bates
T: Ciaron Maher |
713×3 | C | 1 | 56kg | |
|
8. Vallice
J: John Allen
T: Ciaron Maher |
51×44 | C | 4 | 56kg | |
|
9. Alchemistic
J: Linda Meech
T: Tom Dabernig |
51 | G | 7 | 56kg |
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Race Day 2026
The 2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, as part of 2026 Underwood Stakes Day. The meeting’s other Group status are the:
- Group 1 $1,000,000 Underwood Stakes (1800m),
- Group 1 $1,000,000 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m),
- Group 2 $300,000 Thousand Guineas Prelude (1400m),
- Group 3 $200,000 Naturalism Stakes (2000m), and the
- Group 3 $200,000 How Now Stakes (1200m).
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Barrier Draw 2026
The 2026 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 2026
2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude nominations close at 12:00 PM on the Monday of race week.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Weights 2026
Set weights plus penalties apply to this race. Final 2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on the Monday of race week.
Angel Capital (57kg in 2024) was the last Caulfield Guineas Prelude topweight or equal topweight to win.
2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Topweights:
- No. 1 Tornado Valley (58kg)
- No. 2 American Eagle (58kg)
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Acceptances 2026
2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude final acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Caulfield Guineas Prelude Field section.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Jockeys 2026
The final riders’ announcement is at 1:00 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude jockeys to be published in our above Caulfield Guineas Prelude Field section.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Scratchings 2026
2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Prize Money 2026
The 2026 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 2026
The 2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude race number is scheduled as Caulfield Race 5 at 2:25pm (AEST) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Caulfield Racecourse.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Form Guide 2026
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2026 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Form Guide following final acceptances.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Live 2026
You can watch or listen to the 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Blind Raise | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Blake Shinn | 57 kgs | 1:22.50 |
| 2025 | Estremo | Chris Waller | Ben Melham | 56 kgs | 1:24.52 |
| 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 |