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The Thousand Guineas is a race for the best three-year-old middle-distance fillies in Australia.
It's an event that the favourites have dominated over the years with the fillies' Group 1 typically going the way of the form horses.
The Thousand Guineas (1600m) is held at the Caulfield racecourse each year and the race boasts a total prize pool of $1,500,000.
Bets.com.au provides readers with Thousand Guineas betting tips and previews, along with a complete guide to the Group 1.
Thousand Guineas Information
- DateSat. 17 Oct., 2026
- Race Time06:00
- RacecourseCaulfield
- Race Distance1600 metres
- Conditions3yo Fillies Open - Set Weights + Penalty
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize Money$1,500,000
Thousand Guineas Betting Tips
Our experts provide their free Thousand Guineas tips and betting preview in the lead up to the Spring Carnival Group 1.
Our preview and Thousand Guineas best bets are available in advance of the race as our tipsters pick out the best value from the futures markets and the final field.
Thousand Guineas Bookmaker Promotions
Thousand Guineas bookmaker offers come thick and fast given it is a key Caulfield race during the Melbourne Spring Carnival.
The biggest and best Australian betting sites all have special offers for customers ahead of the race and you can grab boosted and enhanced odds specials in the build up.
If you are looking to sign up with a bookmaker ahead of the Thousand Guineas, check out our top five below.
Thousand Guineas Form Guide
Putting together a Thousand Guineas form guide can be tricky as many of the entrants have been racing in mixed grade against the Caulfield Guineas contenders.
Some fillies excel against their own sex, including 2018 winner Amphitrite and 2017 winner Aloisia, the latter failing to make much of an impression against the guys.
Not many Thousand Guineas winners go on to competed at a high level as older mares, so punters should look for the fillies that are already racing in top form.
Find runners that have won at least two races prior to the Guineas. Favourites also have a sensational record in this event.
Thousand Guineas 2026 - Barriers & Final Field
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lara Antipova | Mark Walker | Craig Williams | 9 | 56kg |
| 2 | Pretty Baby | Gordon Richards & Damien Moyle | Damian Lane | 5 | 56kg |
| 3 | Saintly Dancer (NZ) | Ciaron Maher | Blake Shinn | 4 | 56kg |
| 4 | De Armas (NZ) | Chris Waller | William Pike | 7 | 56kg |
| 5 | Icelady | Ciaron Maher | Ethan Brown | 10 | 56kg |
| 6 | Grinzinger Heart | Ben Brisbourne | Lachlan King | 3 | 56kg |
| 7 | Rubi’s Choice | Greg Eurell | Lachlan Neindorf | 1 | 56kg |
| 8 | Over The Bridge | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 13 | 56kg |
| 9 | Regal Ambition | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Michael Dee | 11 | 56kg |
| 10 | Salann | Ben Brisbourne | Rachel King | 6 | 56kg |
| 11 | Sing Your Song | Chris Waller | Jye McNeil | 2 | 56kg |
| 13 | Platinum Pearl | Ciaron Maher | Thomas Stockdale | 12 | 56kg |
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Thousand Guineas History
A relatively new race to the Australian racing calendar, the Thousand Guineas was first run and won 1946 when Sweet Chime took out the race.
Gaining Group One status in 1979, the Thousand Guineas was run on the second day of the Melbourne Spring Carnival from 1988-2013 but was changed to the first day in 2014.
Classy fillies have won in recent times and many punters have cashed in. Miss Finland, Atlantic Jewel and Guelph were all top punter elects to score the Thousand Guineas.
Thousand Guineas Results
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Saintly Dancer |
| 2025 | Ole Dancer |
| 2024 | Another Prophet |
| 2023 | Joliestar |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | Yearning |
| 2020 | Odeum |
| 2019 | Flit |
| 2018 | Amphitrite |
| 2017 | Aloisia |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | Stay With Me |
| 2014 | Amicus |
| 2013 | Guelph |
| 2012 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 | Yosei |
| 2009 | Irish Lights |
| 2008 | Gallica |
| 2007 | |
| 2006 | Miss Finland |
| 2005 | Mnemosyne |
| 2004 | Alinghi |
| 2003 | |
| 2002 | |
| 2001 | Magical Miss |
| 2000 | All Time High |
Thousand Guineas 2026 - Result & Replay
1st - Saintly Dancer
2nd - Icelady
3rd - Regal Ambition
Thousand Guineas Social News
Punters looking to get the latest Thousand Guineas social news should visit the Caulfield racecourse social media accounts, which can be found at @MelbRacingClub and Melbourne Racing Club on Facebook.
Thousand Guineas FAQ
- How long is the Thousand Guineas?
The mile contest is run over 1600m.
- Where is the Thousand Guineas held?
The Thousand Guineas is held at Caulfield, which is located in Melbourne, Australia.
- What’s the prize money for the Thousand Guineas?
$1.5 million is the total prize pool for the Thousand Guineas.
