Caulfield Guineas Prelude

The Caulfield Guineas Prelude is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for colts and geldings aged three years old, under set weights and penalties conditions over a distance of 1400 metres, held at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in late September. Total prize money for the race is A$300,000. This event is a preparation race for the prestigious Group 1 Caulfield Guineas later in October at Caulfield.

History
Four horses have won the Caulfield Guineas Prelude and Caulfield Guineas double:


 * Alfa (1996)
 * Wonderful World (2006)
 * Anacheeva (2010)
 * Helmet (2011)

Name

 * 1985–1989 - Show Day Stakes
 * 1990–1997 - J D Macdonald Stakes
 * 1998–1999 - Macdonald Stakes
 * 2000 onwards - Caulfield Guineas Prelude

Grade

 * 1985–2000 - Listed Race
 * 2001 onwards - Group 3

Distance

 * 1985–1990 – 1200 metres
 * 1991 onwards - 1400 metres

Winners

 * 2022 - Aft Cabin
 * 2021 - Lightsaber
 * 2020 - Crosshaven
 * 2019 - Alligator Blood
 * 2018 - Native Soldier
 * 2017 - Perast
 * 2016 - Sacred Elixir
 * 2015 - Bon Aurum
 * 2014 - Rich Enuff
 * 2013 - Eclair Big Bang
 * 2012 - Epaulette
 * 2011 - Helmet
 * 2010 - Anacheeva
 * 2009 - Demerit
 * 2008 - Fernandina
 * 2007 - Purrealist
 * 2006 - Wonderful World
 * 2005 - Apache Cat
 * 2004 - Tirade
 * 2003 - Elvstroem
 * 2002 - Great Glen
 * 2001 - Pure Theatre
 * 2000 - Fubu
 * 1999 - Sudurka
 * 1998 - Bet On A Rode
 * 1997 - Umrum
 * 1996 - Alfa
 * 1995 - Strategic
 * 1994 - Racer's Edge
 * 1993 - Port Watch
 * 1992 - Just Juan
 * 1991 - Laranto
 * 1990 - Unspoken Word
 * 1989 - Sussex Star
 * 1988 - Kingston Heritage
 * 1987 - Noted
 * 1986 - Wild Rampage
 * 1985 - Brequillo