The Caulfield Guineas is a big Group 1 race in Melbourne, and we look at the past results and history of the 3YO middle-distance race.
Some of Australia’s best thoroughbreds have won the Caulfield Guineas, so we’re excited to see who will etch their name in Caulfield Guineas history.
Recent Caulfield Guineas Winners
The Caulfield Guineas has produced some champion winners over the last 20 years, including Autumn Boy, Anamoe, Ole Kirk, Super Seth, and All Too Hard. It’s a stallion-making race, which is why it’s so important in the context of the Australian racing calendar.
Here are the last 20 Caulfield Guineas winners:
- 2025 – Autumn Boy
- 2024 – Private Life
- 2023 – Griff
- 2022 – Golden Mile
- 2021 – Anamoe
- 2020 – Ole Kirk
- 2019 – Super Seth
- 2018 – The Autumn Sun
- 2017 – Mighty Boss
- 2016 – Divine Prophet
- 2015 – Press Statement
- 2014 – Shooting to Win
- 2013 – Long John
- 2012 – All Too Hard
- 2011 – Helmet
- 2010 – Anacheeva
- 2009 – Starspangledbanner
- 2008 – Whobegotyou
- 2007 – Weekend Hustler
- 2006 – Wonderful World
- 2005 – God’s Own
There have been some star winners of the Caulfield Guineas, which is why it’s a must-see race on the Australian racing calendar. Most of the recent winners have had successful stud careers, and it’s arguably the most important race for a future stallion.
The likes of Ole Kirk, Super Seth, The Autumn Sun, All Too Hard, and Starspangledbanner have had illustrious careers at stud, and we’re just seeing the new crop from Anamoe, which looks terrific.
It takes a very good horse to win the Caulfield Guineas, and it’s a popular race with punters. Every punter loves to watch good horses in action, and this year will be no different.
Notable Caulfield Guineas Winners
There is class throughout the long history of the Caulfield Guineas, which stretches back to 1881. The winners’ list is a who’s who of Australian racing, and prior to 20 years ago, there were some brilliant winners.
We look at the names such as Patron, Heroic, Ajax, and Hydrogen, who paved the way for future champions. They were top-class thoroughbreds, and since their time in the sun, the Caulfield Guineas has been won by Tulloch, Vain, Surround, Manikato, Redoute’s Choice, and Lonhro.
It’s one of the most impressive past winners’ lists in all of Australian racing, which is why trainers target their 3YO runners for the Caulfield Guineas.
Caulfield Guineas History
The Caulfield Guineas is one of Australia’s most prestigious 3YO horse races. First run in 1881 at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, the race is contested over 1600m, and it quickly became an important event on the Australian racing calendar, attracting some of the country’s best young thoroughbreds.
It’s a great form guide for the Victoria Derby, with numerous runners completing the double, including Red Anchor, Mahogany, and Theo. However, no runner has done the double since Helenus in 2002.
James McDonald has three recent wins in the race, and trainer Chris Waller is a four-time winner. The $3 million race is one of the richest races on the Melbourne Spring calendar, and it continues to stand the test of time.