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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 -

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*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

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