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Caulfield Guineas Day 2026 - Full Fields, Race History & Key Facts

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Last updated: Wed 07 Oct 2026 03:03

Caulfield Guineas Day 2026 launches the Caulfield Cup Carnival with a packed 10-race program highlighted by three Group 1 races: the Caulfield Guineas ($3 million), Might And Power Stakes, and Toorak Handicap. The race day offers full fields, barriers, key gear changes, and historical context for every contest. The Soft 6 track rating as of acceptances might change prior to race day. Use Fast Five race insights for quick history, recent top performers, and notable facts to sharpen your punting strategy.

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  • Three Group 1 races headline Caulfield Guineas Day, led by the $3 million Caulfield Guineas
  • Full fields, barriers, jockeys, trainers, weights and gear changes are covered across all 10 races
  • Each race includes a Fast Five with key history, recent winners, records and notable facts
Guineas Day Fields
One of Australian racing’s most iconic spring meetings, Caulfield Guineas Day brings together three Group 1 features at Caulfield. (Getty)

Caulfield Guineas Day launches the Caulfield Cup Carnival on Saturday, October 10, with three Group 1 races headlining a quality 10-race program.

The $3 million Caulfield Guineas is the feature event, while the Might And Power Stakes and Toorak Handicap complete the Group 1 treble. The supporting card also includes the Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes and Schillaci Stakes, along with two Group 3 contests.

The complete Caulfield Guineas Day 2026 fields are detailed below, including the Caulfield Guineas 2026 field and barrier draw, jockeys, trainers, weights, gear changes and a Fast Five for every race covering key history, recent winners, records and notable facts.

Caulfield was rated a Soft 6 at acceptances, although the track rating remains subject to change and possible upgrades before Saturday’s meeting.

Use the fields, gear changes and Fast Five below to assess each race and stay across the key updates ahead of Saturday’s Caulfield Guineas Day meeting. For broader racing and sports coverage, follow Live Racing & Sports Updates.

Race 1 - Beverly Handicap (1700m) - 12:15pm


The Caulfield Guineas Day program opens with a Benchmark 80 over 1700 metres, where several progressive gallopers bring strong winning form into the first.

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Bring Forth (NZ) Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr Logan Bates (a1.5) 7 62.5kg
2 Charisse Gerard Moloney Patrick Moloney 5 62.5kg
3 Emperor Tzu Ciaron Maher Jabez Johnstone (a2) 10 62.5kg
4 Foujita San Shane Jackson Harry Coffey 3 62kg
5 Regal Lion (NZ) Gavin Bedggood Jett Stanley 2 61.5kg
6 Veyepee Anthony & Sam Freedman Blake Shinn 11 61.5kg
7 Spicy Lu Nick Olive Holly Durnan 8 60kg
8 Classic Gem Dominic Sutton Billy Egan 6 59kg
9 In'Kantostar (NZ) Ciaron Maher Ethan Brown 1 57.5kg
10 Just Desserts Ben, Will & JD Hayes Michael Dee 4 57.5kg
11 Ichnusa Ciaron Maher Thomas Stockdale 12 57kg
12 Korobeiniki Nick Harnett Luke Cartwright (a1.5) 9 53kg

Fast Five


  • Winning streak: Emperor Tzu arrives chasing a fourth consecutive victory after wins at his past three starts.
  • Outstanding strike rate: Veyepee has won four of his five starts, including both runs this preparation.
  • More winning form: In'Kantostar has put together three successive victories following a second on debut.
  • Another winning sequence: Just Desserts was third on debut before stringing together three straight wins.
  • Maher numbers: Ciaron Maher has three runners in the opener – Emperor Tzu, In'Kantostar and unbeaten Ichnusa.

Gear Changes

  • Bring Forth: Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME, Ear Muffs OFF FIRST TIME
  • Spicy Lu: Winkers FIRST TIME

Race 2 - Thoroughbred Club of Australia Plate (1200m) - 12:50pm


Three-year-old fillies take centre stage in Race 2, with a lightly raced field stepping out over 1200 metres under set weights and penalties.

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Verzain Phillip & Tommy Stokes Blake Shinn 9 58.5kg
2 Moana Spirit Tony & Calvin McEvoy Harry Coffey 5 57kg
3 Lucky Brook Greg Eurell Lachlan Neindorf 2 57kg
4 Jacaranda Ben, Will & JD Hayes Ethan Brown 1 56kg
5 Sequinned Chris Waller James McDonald 10 56kg
6 Almost An Angel Robbie Griffiths Luke Currie 8 56kg
7 Superbec Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin Ben Allen 4 56kg
8 Gas Station Rose Alex Rae Craig Williams 7 56kg
9 Fiery Fun Anthony & Sam Freedman Mark Zahra 6 56kg
10 Roseatic Reece Goodwin Jye McNeil 3 56kg

Fast Five


  • Four last-start winners: Superbec, Gas Station Rose, Fiery Fun and Roseatic all enter Saturday off victories.
  • Top rating: Verzain heads the handicap ratings on 77, two points clear of Sequinned on 75.
  • VOBIS representation: Moana Spirit, Lucky Brook, Gas Station Rose, Fiery Fun and Roseatic are all VOBIS Silver qualified.
  • Inside draw: Jacaranda has barrier one, with Lucky Brook in two and Roseatic in three.
  • Gear watch: Moana Spirit is the only runner with a notified gear change, with blinkers going on for the first time.

Gear Change

Moana Spirit: Blinkers FIRST TIME

Race 3 - Evergreen Turf Vase (Group 3) (1600m) - 1:25pm


The first black-type event of the afternoon is the Group 3 Evergreen Turf Vase, bringing together a competitive field of mares over the Caulfield mile.

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Surfin' Bird Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Jordan Childs 7 57kg
2 Private Legacy Gregory Hickman Ben Melham 4 57kg
3 Sneaky Sunrise Ben, Will & JD Hayes Daniel Stackhouse 9 56kg
4 Jenni's Meadow Ciaron Maher Thomas Stockdale 6 56kg
5 On Display Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr Mark Zahra 10 56kg
6 Astral Flame Enver Jusufovic Lachlan Neindorf 11 56kg
7 Tarvue (NZ) John Sadler Luke Cartwright 12 56kg
8 Perfect Ten (NZ) Nikki Burke Craig Williams 5 56kg
9 Savitri Mitchell Freedman John Allen 1 56kg
10 All Business Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin Ben Allen 8 56kg
11 Oraqua (GB) Mitchell Freedman Harry Coffey 2 56kg
12 Moonlight Circus Michael Kent Ethan Brown 3 56kg

Fast Five


  • History: The Ladies' Day Vase was first run in 1994, when Cyclone Watch won the inaugural edition, and has carried Group 3 status since 2013.
  • Guineas Day move: Formerly part of Caulfield's midweek carnival program, the race moved onto Caulfield Guineas Day in 2023.
  • Last five winners: Oh Too Good (2025), Grinzinger Belle (2024), Wishlor Lass (2023) and Sirileo Miss in both 2022 and 2021.
  • Lane domination: Damian Lane has ridden the past three winners – Wishlor Lass, Grinzinger Belle and Oh Too Good.
  • Famous winners: I Am A Star, Spanish Reef, Miss Rose De Lago, Lady Lynette and Sirileo Miss are among the better-performed mares on the honour roll.

Gear Changes

Sneaky Sunrise: Winkers AGAIN
Tarvue: Standard Race Tips (Front) OFF FIRST TIME

Race 4 - Sportsbet Herbert Power Stakes (Group 2) (2400m) - 2:00pm


The stayers come into focus in the Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes, a traditional 2400-metre spring feature that has long carried significance heading deeper into the Melbourne carnival.

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Onesmoothoperator (USA) Tim Fitzsimmons Mark Zahra 12 58kg
2 Campaldino (NZ) Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Jordan Childs 13 58kg
3 Future History (GB) Gregory Hickman Ben Melham 3 57kg
4 Zakouma Grahame Begg William Pike 9 57kg
5 Newfoundland (IRE) Shane Jackson Declan Bates 4 57kg
6 Knight's Choice John Symons & Sheila Laxon Blake Shinn 1 56kg
7 Soulcombe (GB) Chris Waller Craig Williams 15 56kg
8 Okita Soushi (IRE) Ciaron Maher Billy Egan 2 56kg
9 Machine Gun Gracie Ben, Will & JD Hayes Luke Currie 14 56kg
10 Sunset Park (GB) Michael Kent Ethan Brown 5 56kg
11 Highland Bling (IRE) Phillip & Tommy Stokes Lachlan Neindorf 7 56kg
12 Pinhole (GB) Chris Waller James McDonald 8 56kg
13 Strictly Business Thomas Carberry John Allen 10 55.5kg
14 Shockletz (NZ) Ciaron Maher Harry Coffey 11 55.5kg
15 Suntora Nick Ryan Daniel Stackhouse 6 55kg

Fast Five


  • Long history: The Herbert Power was first run in 1898, won by Cocos, and has been conducted over 2400 metres since 1920.
  • Last five winners: Brayden Star (2025), Herman Hesse (2024), Military Mission (2023), Saracen Knight (2022) and Delphi (2021).
  • International influence: Each of the past five winners was bred in Great Britain or Ireland.
  • Cup connection: Seven horses have completed the Herbert Power-Caulfield Cup double, most recently Master O'Reilly in 2007, while six have completed the Herbert Power-Melbourne Cup double, most recently Rogan Josh in 1999.
  • Famous winners: Wakeful, Poseidon, Eurythmic, Rising Fast, Van Der Hum, Rogan Josh and Master O'Reilly feature on a distinguished honour roll.

Gear Changes

Machine Gun Gracie: Winkers FIRST TIME
Highland Bling: Winkers OFF AGAIN
Pinhole: Bubble Cheeker (Off Side) FIRST TIME
Shockletz: Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME

Race 5 - HKJC World Pool Northwood Plume Stakes (Group 3) (1200m) - 2:35pm


A strong field of mares lines up in the Group 3 Northwood Plume Stakes, with 1200 metres set to provide another important sprint test on the card.

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Abounding Robert Heathcote James McDonald 3 59kg
2 Point Barrow Anthony & Sam Freedman Mark Zahra 13 58kg
3 Bossy Benita Michael Mehegan Daniel Stackhouse 9 58kg
4 Naifah Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr Blake Shinn 11 58kg
5 Jenni The Fox Ciaron Maher Thomas Stockdale 8 57kg
6 Hearcomesthestar John Moloney Beau Mertens 6 57kg
7 Bridal Waltz Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Luke Nolen 4 56kg
8 Merrigold John Sadler Michael Dee 5 56kg
9 Guerite Lindsey Smith Fred Kersley 2 56kg
10 Eagle Express Chris Waller Ben Melham 10 56kg
11 Quiseen Archie Alexander Luke Cartwright 1 56kg
12 Photograph Ben, Will & JD Hayes Jye McNeil 12 56kg
13 Tomato Toastie Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Jordan Childs 7 56kg
14 Nepo Baby Annabel & Rob Archibald TBC 14 56kg

Fast Five


  • First running: The Northwood Plume Stakes dates to 2005, when Crimson Reign won the inaugural edition, and became a Group 3 race in 2013.
  • Last five winners: She's Bulletproof (2025), Aviatress (2024), She Dances (2023), Literary Magnate (2022) and Dirty Thoughts (2021).
  • Group 1 producer: 2019 winner Tofane subsequently developed into an elite mare, with four Group 1 wins on her resume.
  • Quality honour roll: Tofane, Sheidel, Politeness, Winter Bride, Fiesta and Belong To Many are among the better-known winners.
  • Race namesake: Northwood Plume was a top-class mare who won the Thousand Guineas and VRC Oaks.

Gear Changes

Abounding: Blinkers FIRST TIME
Naifah: Tongue Tie OFF FIRST TIME
Guerite: Winkers FIRST TIME
Tomato Toastie: Tongue Tie OFF FIRST TIME

Race 6 - Henley Homes Schillaci Stakes (Group 2) (1100m) - 3:15pm


Speed takes over in the Group 2 Schillaci Stakes, where a compact but high-quality field of sprinters meets at weight-for-age over 1100 metres.

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Jigsaw Cindy Alderson Logan Bates 1 58.5kg
2 Rey Magnerio Robbie Griffiths William Pike 3 58.5kg
3 Desert Lightning (NZ) Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Luke Nolen 6 58.5kg
4 Spywire Ciaron Maher Ethan Brown 7 58.5kg
5 Watchme Win Andrew Gluyas Lachlan Neindorf 9 58.5kg
6 Grand Larceny Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes Ben Melham 5 58.5kg
7 Inkaruna Anthony & Sam Freedman Craig Williams 2 56.5kg
8 Flying For Fun Bryce Heys James McDonald 4 56.5kg
9 Streisand Clinton McDonald Luke Cartwright 8 51kg

Fast Five


  • Established sprint: First run in 1970 as the Chirnside Stakes, the race has been conducted over 1100 metres since 2015 and is named after champion sprinter Schillaci.
  • Last five winners: Giga Kick (2025), Bellatrix Star (2024), Asfoora (2023), Paulele (2022) and Savatoxl (2021).
  • Black Caviar double: Black Caviar won the race in consecutive years in 2010 and 2011.
  • International success: 2023 winner Asfoora later travelled to Royal Ascot and won the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes.
  • Star sprinters: Miss Andretti, Buffering, Mahogany, Falvelon, Gold Edition and Giga Kick are among the high-class names on the honour roll.

Gear Changes

Rey Magnerio: Equicast OFF AGAIN, Synthetic Hoof Filler FIRST TIME

Watchme Win: Blinkers FIRST TIME

Inkaruna: Blinkers AGAIN

Race 7 - Sportsbet Might And Power Stakes (Group 1) (2000m) - 3:50pm


The first Group 1 of the afternoon arrives with the Might And Power Stakes, where a select weight-for-age field tackles 2000 metres in one of Caulfield’s great spring contests.

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Birdman (IRE) Chris Waller Ben Melham 2 59kg
2 Land Legend (FR) Ciaron Maher Ethan Brown 1 59kg
3 Torranzino (NZ) Paul Preusker Celine Gaudray 4 59kg
4 Kingswood (GB) Gavin Bedggood John Allen 5 59kg
5 Treasurethe Moment Matt Laurie Daniel Stackhouse 3 57kg
6 Sheza Alibi Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Luke Nolen 6 56kg

Fast Five


  • Historic weight-for-age race: First run in 1886 and won by Isonomy, it was known for generations as the Caulfield Stakes before being renamed the Might And Power Stakes in 2021.
  • Last five winners: Globe (2025), Deny Knowledge (2024), Alligator Blood (2023), Anamoe (2022) and Probabeel (2021).
  • Champions everywhere: Winx, So You Think, Lonhro, Northerly, Might And Power, Kingston Town, Bonecrusher, Bernborough and Ajax are among the previous winners.
  • Mares have made an impact: Arcadia Queen, Probabeel and Deny Knowledge have all won since 2020.
  • Multiple winners: Kingston Town won successive editions in 1981 and 1982, Lonhro did the double in 2002-03, while Lord and Winfreux each won the race three times.

Gear Changes

None

Race 8 - Sportsbet Caulfield Guineas (Group 1) (1600m) - 4:30pm


The feature event of the day is the $3 million Group 1 Caulfield Guineas, with 11 three-year-olds chasing one of the most prestigious mile races on the Australian calendar.

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Unit Five Ciaron Maher Thomas Stockdale 1 57kg
2 Warwoven Bjorn Baker Rachel King 6 57kg
3 Tornado Valley Ciaron Maher William Pike 8 57kg
4 Tron Bolt Chris Waller Craig Williams 11 57kg
5 Blind Raise (NZ) Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Blake Shinn 2 57kg
6 Diameter Chris Waller Jye McNeil 9 57kg
7 Central Europe Chris Waller James McDonald 7 57kg
8 Somethings Burnin' Chris Waller Ben Melham 3 57kg
9 Wolf Gap Anthony & Sam Freedman Ethan Brown 4 57kg
10 Seraphox Ciaron Maher Declan Bates 10 57kg
11 Call Me Coach Anthony & Sam Freedman Mark Zahra 5 57kg

Fast Five


  • Since 1881: The Caulfield Guineas was first run in 1881, with Wheatear winning the inaugural edition.
  • Last five winners: Autumn Boy (2025), Private Life (2024), Griff (2023), Golden Mile (2022) and Anamoe (2021).
  • Waller's recent domination: Chris Waller has trained the past two winners, Autumn Boy and Private Life, while his earlier victories came with The Autumn Sun and Press Statement. He has four runners chasing another success in 2026.
  • Famous winners: Redoute's Choice, Lonhro, Starspangledbanner, The Autumn Sun, Anamoe, Tulloch, Vain, Manikato, Weekend Hussler and Red Anchor are among the champions to have won the Caulfield Guineas.
  • Boilover territory: Mighty Boss famously won at $101 in 2017, but even that was dwarfed by Abaridy's extraordinary 250-1 victory in 1986.

Gear Changes

Somethings Burnin': Lugging Bit OFF FIRST TIME, Norton Bit FIRST TIME
Call Me Coach: Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME

Race 9 - Hyland Race Colours Toorak Handicap (Group 1) (1600m) - 5:10pm


The milers take centre stage in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap, with a deep field assembled for the famous $1 million contes.

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 Evaporate (NZ) Ben, Will & JD Hayes Blake Shinn 2 58kg
2 Lady Shenandoah Chris Waller TBC 9 58kg
3 Warnie (IRE) Ciaron Maher Mark Zahra 1 57kg
4 Feroce (NZ) Dominic Sutton Billy Egan 15 56.5kg
5 Von Hauke (NZ) Cliff Brown Harry Coffey 11 56.5kg
6 Regal Award Phillip & Tommy Stokes Lachlan Neindorf 4 55kg
7 Hellsing (IRE) Annabel & Rob Archibald Daniel Stackhouse 12 54kg
8 Sabaj Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr Ethan Brown 10 54kg
9 Sun God (GB) Chris Waller TBC 5 54kg
10 Panova Chris Waller TBC 13 53kg
11 Too Darn Discreet Dan O'Sullivan Declan Bates 14 53kg
12 Welcometotheshow Tyler Donaldson-Aitken Craig Newitt 6 52.5kg
13 Changing Colours Lucy Yeomans Luke Cartwright 8 52kg
14 Pondalowie Emma-Lee & David Browne Rachel King 3 52kg
15 Salty Pearl Ciaron Maher Craig Williams 7 52kg

Fast Five


  • Another 1881 classic: The Toorak Handicap was first run in 1881, with Josephine winning the inaugural edition.
  • Last five winners: Transatlantic (2025), Antino (2024), Attrition (2023), Tuvalu (2022) and I’m Thunderstruck (2021).
  • Queensland double: Tony Gollan has trained the past two winners, Transatlantic and Antino.
  • Mares face a challenge: Only three mares won the race across the 19 editions leading into 2026.
  • Famous winners: Gunsynd, Galilee, Tobin Bronze, More Joyous and Tosen Stardom are among the standout names on the honour roll, while Antino produced a memorable performance when coming from last to win the 2024 edition by more than six lengths.

Gear Changes

Evaporate: Ear Muffs AGAIN, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) OFF AGAIN
Sabaj: Blinkers FIRST TIME
Salty Pearl: Blinkers AGAIN

Race 10 - Nationwide Weekend Hussler Stakes (Listed) (1400m) - 5:45pm


Caulfield Guineas Day concludes with the Listed Weekend Hussler Stakes, where a large handicap field rounds out the 10-race program over 1400 metres.

No. Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight
1 War Machine (NZ) Ben, Will & JD Hayes Mark Zahra 17 61kg
2 Pinstriped Enver Jusufovic TBC 16 59.5kg
3 Athanatos Phillip & Tommy Stokes Lachlan Neindorf 14 59kg
4 Regal Zeus John McArdle Daniel Stackhouse 5 59kg
5 Steparty Paul Preusker John Allen 8 58kg
6 Bianco Vilano Ron Stubbs Thomas Stockdale 1 57.5kg
7 Holymanz (NZ) Ciaron Maher Ethan Brown 10 56.5kg
8 Ole Dancer Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Blake Shinn 15 56.5kg
9 Fireball Miss Ciaron Maher Declan Bates 3 56kg
10 Run Harry Run Ben, Will & JD Hayes Harry Coffey 13 56kg
11 Enxuto Robbie Griffiths William Pike 11 55.5kg
12 Harry's Yacht Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin Ben Allen 7 55.5kg
13 Persian Spirit Symon Wilde Craig Williams 4 55.5kg
14 Recon Pat Carey & Harris Walker Patrick Moloney 9 55kg
15 Wonder Boy Jerome Hunter Craig Newitt 6 55kg
16 Lord Penman (NZ) Chris Waller Beau Mertens 2 54.5kg
17e Lord Of Biscay (IRE) Kris Lees Jye McNeil 12 54kg

Fast Five


  • Last five winners: Zou Sensation (2025), Jimmysstar (2024), Ayrton (2023), Cardinal Gem (2022) and Kahma Lass (2021).
  • No repeat winners: The Weekend Hussler Stakes is yet to produce a multiple winner across its recorded modern history.
  • Leading jockey: Luke Nolen has ridden two winners of the race, Fast 'N' Rocking (2017) and Rox The Castle (2019).
  • Mare statistic: Kahma Lass in 2021 remains the most recent mare to win the race.
  • Race namesake: Weekend Hussler won the 2007 Caulfield Guineas before adding the Coolmore Stud Stakes, Oakleigh Plate, Newmarket Handicap, Randwick Guineas, George Ryder Stakes and Underwood Stakes at Group 1 level.

Gear Changes

War Machine: Cross-over Nose Band AGAIN
Enxuto: Synthetic Hoof Filler OFF FIRST TIME
Recon: Blinkers FIRST TIME

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