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.
caulfield guineas prelude 2025 Results
The official 2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
- #7 Estremo
- #1 Vega For Luck
- #6 Planet Red
The $3 million Caulfield Guineas on October 11 is calling for the progressive Chris Waller trained colt Estremo ($7) after he fought hard late to run down Vega For Luck in an exciting 2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude result on Underwood Stakes Day.
| 7. Estremo (1) J: Ben Melham 56kg 3135T: Chris Waller | ||
| 1. Vega For Luck (4) J: Jamie Mott 56kg 79x26T: Matt Laurie | ||
| 6. Planet Red (2) J: Mark Zahra 56kg 1x14T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | ||
| 3. Space Rider (7) J: Blake Shinn 56kg 14x17T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | ||
| 5. Stay Cosmic (6) J: Jamie Melham 56kg 122x2T: Phillip Stokes | ||
| 8. Cinturato (5) J: Michael Dee 56kg 3T: Mark Walker | ||
| 4. Bingi (3) J: Zac Spain 56kg 131T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
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.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2025 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, September 20, 2025
- 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
- 2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Winner: Estremo
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Betting 2025
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 2025
- 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.
Which Horse Will Win The Caulfield Guineas Prelude
The best way to pick which horse will win the Caulfield Guineas Prelude in 2025 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 2025
Favourites in Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2025 betting include Phillip Stokes’ last start Listed McKenzie Stakes runner-up at The Valley Stay Cosmic and the emerging Planet Red.
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 2025
The official Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2025 field of final acceptances is set for release on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
The Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2025 has drawn a diminutive but smart field of eight three-year-olds including the Phillip Stokes trained Stay Cosmic coming off a Listed McKenzie Stakes second at The Valley fresh.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Vega For Luck
J: Jamie Mott
T: Matt Laurie |
279x26 | C | 4 | 56kg | |
| 2. Bacash (3) Scratched: | |||||
|
3. Space Rider
J: Blake Shinn
T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr |
14x17 | C | 7 | 56kg | |
|
4. Bingi
J: Zac Spain
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman |
131 | C | 3 | 56kg | |
|
5. Stay Cosmic
J: Jamie Melham
T: Phillip Stokes |
122x2 | R | 6 | 56kg | |
|
6. Planet Red
J: Mark Zahra
T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr |
1x14 | G | 2 | 56kg | |
|
7. Estremo
J: Ben Melham
T: Chris Waller |
3135 | C | 1 | 56kg | |
|
8. Cinturato
J: Michael Dee
T: Mark Walker |
3 | G | 5 | 56kg | |
Caulfield Guineas Prelude 2025 Tips
Favourite: #6 Planet Red ($2.80 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Bet: #5 Stay Cosmic ($3.20 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Best Roughie: #4 Bingi ($12 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Our insider Caulfield Guineas Prelude tips for 2025 will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview provided on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2025 UNDERWOOD STAKES DAY PREVIEW & TIPS
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Race Day 2025
The 2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude takes place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, as part of 2025 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), and the
- Group 3 $200,000 Naturalism Stakes (2000m) which is currently run as the MRC Foundation Cup.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Barrier Draw 2025
The 2025 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 2025
2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude nominations close at 12:00 PM on the Monday of race week.
2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude nominations extended until 10:00AM (AEST) – 16/09/2025
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 131 | BINGI | C | 3 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 69 |
| 2 | BON EROS | G | 3 | Clayton Douglas | ||
| 3 | 3135 | ESTREMO | C | 3 | Chris Waller | 65 |
| 4 | 3x60x42 | FERMOY | C | 3 | Chris Waller | |
| 5 | 24 | MATSUDA | G | 3 | Ciaron Maher | |
| 6 | 1×14 | PLANET RED | G | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 69 |
| 7 | 6x3976x1 | SIRIUSLY HOT | G | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 65 |
| 8 | 14×17 | SPACE RIDER | C | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 72 |
| 9 | 122×2 | STAY COSMIC | R | 3 | Phillip Stokes | 71 |
| 10 | 1335279×26 | VEGA FOR LUCK (NZ) | C | 3 | Matt Laurie | 67 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Weights 2025
Set weights plus penalties apply to this race. Final 2025 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.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Acceptances 2025
2025 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 2025
The final riders’ announcement is at 1:00 PM on the Wednesday of race week with the official 2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude jockeys to be published in our above Caulfield Guineas Prelude Field section.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Scratchings 2025
2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday the 20th of September 2025.
- #2 Bacash (3)
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Prize Money 2025
The 2025 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 2025
The 2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude race number is scheduled as Caulfield Race 5 at 2:30pm (AEST) on Saturday the 20th of September 2025. There are ten races in total that day at Caulfield Racecourse.
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Form Guide 2025
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2025 CAULFIELD GUINEAS PRELUDE FORM GUIDE
Caulfield Guineas Prelude Live 2025
You can watch or listen to the 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
How do I bet on the 2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude
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).
Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which horse will win the 2025 Caulfield Guineas Prelude?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Caulfield Guineas Prelude in 2025 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.