The spotlight is on Melbourne this Saturday as the nation’s elite three-year-olds clash for a massive $3 million purse in the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m). With a star-studded field assembling for one of the premier races of the spring, the Ladbrokes team has you covered with our complete 2026 Caulfield Guineas tips, predictions and best bets breaking down every key contender and identifying where the best value can be found in this year’s mile classic.
The Caulfield Guineas once again brings together the top young milers of the spring, with another quality field set to chase glory and boasting rights in one of the country’s best stallion-making races.
Warwoven heads Caulfield Guineas betting after his brilliant Group 1 victory in Sydney and looks the horse to beat as he chases the coveted Golden Rose-Caulfield Guineas double. Drawn ideally and proven at elite level, the Bjorn Baker-trained colt has the form on the board and appears well suited stepping up to the mile.
The biggest threat looms in Blind Raise, who has won four of five starts and comes off a dominant Prelude success. Blake Shinn retains the ride from a favourable draw as the exciting Kiwi-bred looks to become the first horse since Helmet in 2011 to complete the Prelude-Guineas double.
Chris Waller’s leading hope is JJ Atkins winner Tron Bolt, who finally gets out to his preferred distance third-up, while fellow stablemates Central Europe, Stutt Stakes winner Diameter and the ultra-consistent Somethings Burnin’ add further depth to the race. Keep an eye on unbeaten market mover Call Me Coach as well, with the Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained colt attracting strong support ahead of his biggest test to date.
With proven Group 1 performers, emerging stars and plenty of betting value throughout the field, the 2026 Caulfield Guineas shapes as one of the standout contests of the Melbourne Spring Carnival.
Read on for our expert 2026 Caulfield Guineas predictions and same race multi selections.
Caulfield Guineas 2026 Tips
WARWOVEN (6) is the standout pick in Saturday’s Caulfield Guineas for mine, with the Bjorn Baker-trained colt arriving in Melbourne in career-best form and justified favouritism.
The talented son of Sword Of State has put together an impressive Sydney spring campaign, completing the prestigious Run To The Rose and Golden Rose double before heading south in search of a third straight victory.
His dominant three-length Golden Rose triumph not only highlighted his class but also suggested the rise to the Guineas mile will suit perfectly.
Drawn ideally in barrier six and partnered again by Rachel King, Warwoven gets every chance to settle comfortably before unleashing his trademark finishing burst.
While Saturday marks his first look at Caulfield and racing in the Melbourne direction, his outstanding recent performances, fitness, and proven elite level credentials make him the horse to beat and the one to back to complete the interstate Group 1 double.
| 2. Warwoven (6) J: Rachel King 57kg 6×511 T: Bjorn Baker | |||
| Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 3 len in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m defeating St Gotthard carrying 56.5kg at $6. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck in a G2 The Run To The Rose at Rosehill on September 12 over 1200m defeating St Gotthard carrying 57kg at $8. Awesome win in the Golden Rose, clearly the one to beat off that. | |||
BLIND RAISE (2) shapes as the clear Each Way danger to the favourite after putting together an outstanding record this preparation.
The best of the local Victorians in the mix, Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young-trained gelding has won four of his five career starts and arrives off consecutive victories, including a dominant Caulfield Guineas Prelude performance where he put his rivals away with authority.
Drawn to enjoy a perfect run from barrier two, the son of Ace High maps to settle on the speed and make his own luck under Blake Shinn, who stays aboard.
While no horse has completed the Prelude-Caulfield Guineas double since Helmet in 2011, Blind Raise looks capable of ending that drought and looms as the runner most likely to challenge Warwoven if he reproduces the form of his impressive lead-up win.
| 5. Blind Raise (2) J: Blake Shinn 57kg 19×11 T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | |||
| Third-up today. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len in the LR Mitchell McKenzie Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1300m in soft going defeating Wolf Gap carrying 57.5kg at $3. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len in the G3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude at this track on September 19 over 1400m defeating Tornado Valley carrying 57kg at $2.40. Dominant latest and gets map favours, can upset the Sydney colts. | |||
SOMETHINGS BURNIN’ (3) appeals to me as an overlooked roughie in the 2026 Caulfield Guineas, with the Chris Waller-trained colt flying under the radar at generous odds.
The nicely bred son of Too Darn Hot has been a model of consistency this preparation, finishing in the top three at all four starts, including a narrow second in the Group 2 Stutt Stakes over the Guineas distance at Caulfield last time out.
Ben Melham takes the reins aboard a runner who maps to settle off midfield and enjoy a cosy run before launching late.
While he needs to find another level to topple the more fancied contenders, his proven mile form, consistency, and strong lead-up performances suggest he’s capable of outperforming his price and sneaking into the finish at attractive odds.
| 8. Somethings Burnin’ (3) J: Ben Melham 57kg x1232 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Last start 2nd of 9 in the G2 Bill Stutt Stakes at this track on September 27 over 1600m, head behind Diameter carrying 57kg at $8. The race before that 3rd of 14 in the LR Michael Moroney (Exford Plate) at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Lara Antipova with 57kg at $4.60. Going well, this is a tough ask. | |||
2026 Caulfield Guineas Same Race Multi Selections
- To Win – No. 2 Warwoven
- Top 3 – No. 5 Blind Raise
- Top 4 – No. 8 Somethings Burnin’
WARWOVEN (6) to win is the cornerstone play in the Caulfield Guineas Same Race Multi after his dominant Golden Rose victory, with the Baker-trained colt perfectly drawn, proven at Group 1 level, and looking primed to complete the Sydney-Melbourne double.
BLIND RAISE (2) for a Top 3 finish looks a perfect inclusion after the Caulfield Guineas Prelude winner drew to get every favour from barrier two, with Shinn aboard the in-form colt who shapes as the leading local threat to the favourite.
SOMETHINGS BURNIN’ (3) for a Top 4 finish looks a smart value addition after the ultra-consistent Waller colt narrowly missed in the Stutt Stakes over the Guineas trip and profiles to be charging home late under the in-form Ben Melham.
| 2. Warwoven (6) J: Rachel King 57kg 6×511 T: Bjorn Baker | |||
| Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 3 len in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m defeating St Gotthard carrying 56.5kg at $6. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck in a G2 The Run To The Rose at Rosehill on September 12 over 1200m defeating St Gotthard carrying 57kg at $8. Awesome win in the Golden Rose, clearly the one to beat off that. | |||
| 5. Blind Raise (2) J: Blake Shinn 57kg 19×11 T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | |||
| Third-up today. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len in the LR Mitchell McKenzie Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1300m in soft going defeating Wolf Gap carrying 57.5kg at $3. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len in the G3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude at this track on September 19 over 1400m defeating Tornado Valley carrying 57kg at $2.40. Dominant latest and gets map favours, can upset the Sydney colts. | |||
| 8. Somethings Burnin’ (3) J: Ben Melham 57kg x1232 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Last start 2nd of 9 in the G2 Bill Stutt Stakes at this track on September 27 over 1600m, head behind Diameter carrying 57kg at $8. The race before that 3rd of 14 in the LR Michael Moroney (Exford Plate) at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Lara Antipova with 57kg at $4.60. Going well, this is a tough ask. | |||
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Caulfield Race 3 – No. 8 Perfect Ten (Top 3)
| 8. Perfect Ten (5) J: Craig Williams 56kg 1211x T: Nikki Burke | |||
| Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 2.25 len Caulfield Heath Bm74 August 8 over 1800m slow track defeating Black Peppermint carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2.25 len Sale Bm62 May 3 over 1400m defeating La Belle Grande with 59.5kg at $13. Good mare who can run well off a short break. | |||
Caulfield Race 4 – No. 14 Shockletz (Win)
| 14. Shockletz (11) J: Harry Coffey 55.5kg 48641 T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.25 len in the G3 Archer Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 2500m defeating Think Giant carrying 54.5kg at $2.90. The start before that 4th of 15 in a Qlty at this track on August 29 over 2000m, slow going 3 len behind Saint George carrying 53kg at $10. Big win last time, level of intent the key given she’s in the Melbourne Cup already. | |||
Caulfield Race 5 – No. 7 Bridal Waltz (Top 2)
| 7. Bridal Waltz (4) J: Luke Nolen 56kg 72×22 T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | |||
| Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 in a G3 The Heath 1100 Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Oliveanotherday carrying 55kg at $3.70. Second-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 in the G3 How Now Stakes at this track on September 19 over 1200m, long-neck behind Point Barrow carrying 55kg at $1.85. Just bloused last time but gets every favour to turn the tables. | |||
Caulfield Race 6 – No. 1 Jigsaw (Win)
| 1. Jigsaw (1) J: Logan Bates 58.5kg 1111x T: Cindy Alderson | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation won by long-neck Ascot Quokka April 18 over 1200m slow track defeating Rey Magnerio carrying 58.5kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Ellerslie G1 Sistema Railway January 24 over 1200m slow track defeating Arkansaw Kid carrying 57kg at $7.90. Was a revelation last time in and will be very hard to run down. | |||
Caulfield Race 7 – No. 6 Sheza Alibi (Win)
| 6. Sheza Alibi (6) J: Luke Nolen 56kg 11×21 T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 11 in the G1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 22 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.75 len in the G1 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington on September 12 over 1600m defeating Autumn Boy carrying 56.5kg at $1.60. Superstar mare who only has to run the trip to be winning another G1. | |||
Caulfield Race 8 – No. 2 Warwoven (Win)
| 2. Warwoven (6) J: Rachel King 57kg 6×511 T: Bjorn Baker | |||
| Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 3 len in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m defeating St Gotthard carrying 56.5kg at $6. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck in a G2 The Run To The Rose at Rosehill on September 12 over 1200m defeating St Gotthard carrying 57kg at $8. Awesome win in the Golden Rose, clearly the one to beat off that. | |||
Caulfield Race 9 – No. 13 Changing Colours (Top 3)
| 13. Changing Colours (8) J: Luke Cartwright 52kg 41111 T: Lucy Yeomans | |||
| On a four run winning streak. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.0 len in the G2 Stocks Stakes at this track on September 27 over 1600m defeating Sass Appeal carrying 55kg at $3.80. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len in a Bm84 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Flying Valley with 59.5kg at $2.10. Keeps raising the bar and looks dangerous with 52kg. | |||
Latest Caulfield Guineas 2026 Odds
Caulfield Guineas 2026 Odds
| 1. Unit Five (1) J: Thomas Stockdale 57kg 10×27 T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 in the G3 HDF McNeil Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1200m, slow going head behind American Eagle with 58kg at $5.50. Last start 7th of 14 in the LR Michael Moroney (Exford Plate) at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lara Antipova carrying 58kg at $3.60. Can’t have. | |||
| 2. Warwoven (6) J: Rachel King 57kg 6×511 T: Bjorn Baker | |||
| Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 3 len in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m defeating St Gotthard carrying 56.5kg at $6. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck in a G2 The Run To The Rose at Rosehill on September 12 over 1200m defeating St Gotthard carrying 57kg at $8. Awesome win in the Golden Rose, clearly the one to beat off that. | |||
| 3. Tornado Valley (8) J: William Pike 57kg 8×742 T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 in the G3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Blind Raise with 58kg at $19. The run before that 4th of 9 in the LR Mitchell McKenzie Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Blind Raise carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Good latest but has a lot to make up. | |||
| 4. Tron Bolt (11) J: Craig Williams 57kg 11×75 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn 7th of 11 in a G2 The Run To The Rose at Rosehill on September 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Warwoven with 58.5kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 12 in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m, 5 len behind Warwoven with 56.5kg at $10. Run off his feet latest, he’ll be peaking third up to a mile. | |||
| 5. Blind Raise (2) J: Blake Shinn 57kg 19×11 T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | |||
| Third-up today. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len in the LR Mitchell McKenzie Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1300m in soft going defeating Wolf Gap carrying 57.5kg at $3. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len in the G3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude at this track on September 19 over 1400m defeating Tornado Valley carrying 57kg at $2.40. Dominant latest and gets map favours, can upset the Sydney colts. | |||
| 6. Diameter (9) J: Jye Mcneil 57kg 3×661 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Last start came from midfield and won by a head in the G2 Bill Stutt Stakes at this track on September 27 over 1600m defeating Somethings Burnin’ with 57kg at $3.20. The start before that 6th of 14 in the LR Michael Moroney (Exford Plate) at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind Lara Antipova with 58kg at $13. Nice colt with a mile win under the belt but place best. | |||
| 7. Central Europe (7) J: James McDonald 57kg 3×340 T: Chris Waller | |||
| At the latest run faded in the straight 10th of 12 in the G1 Golden Rose Stakes at Rosehill on September 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Warwoven with 56.5kg at $31. Before that 4th of 11 in a G2 The Run To The Rose at Rosehill on September 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Warwoven carrying 55kg at $5. Went way too fast in the Golden Rose, now gets J-Mac on and could improve. | |||
| 8. Somethings Burnin’ (3) J: Ben Melham 57kg x1232 T: Chris Waller | |||
| Last start 2nd of 9 in the G2 Bill Stutt Stakes at this track on September 27 over 1600m, head behind Diameter carrying 57kg at $8. The race before that 3rd of 14 in the LR Michael Moroney (Exford Plate) at Flemington on September 12 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Lara Antipova with 57kg at $4.60. Going well, this is a tough ask. | |||
| 9. Wolf Gap (4) J: Ethan Brown 57kg 13×24 T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | |||
| Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 9 in the LR Mitchell McKenzie Stakes at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Blind Raise with 56kg at $5. Last start 4th of 9 in the G3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Blind Raise carrying 56kg at $3.80. Had excuses this time in but still needs to improve a long way. | |||
| 10. Seraphox (10) J: Declan Bates 57kg 13×36 T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 10 in the G3 HDF McNeil Stakes at this track on August 29 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind American Eagle carrying 57kg at $17. Last start 6th of 9 in the G3 Caulfield Guineas Prelude at this track on September 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Blind Raise carrying 56kg at $16. Up in trip suits but this is too tough. | |||
| 11. Call Me Coach (5) J: Mark Zahra 57kg 11 T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | |||
| Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 1.4 len in a Super Mdn at Hawkesbury on September 10 over 1300m defeating Never Know with 56.5kg at $3.40. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len in a 3yo Bm66 at Cranbourne on September 25 over 1400m defeating Crudens Tycoon with 58.5kg at $1.35. Very progressive but he’s very raw, one for the future. | |||
2026 Caulfield Guineas Big Bets
Caulfield Guineas FAQs
The 2026 Caulfield Guineas is scheduled to run on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as one of the feature races on Caulfield Guineas Day. It will run as Caulfield Race 8 at 4:30pm (AEDT) on the 10-race card.
The Caulfield Guineas takes place at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria.
The Caulfield Guineas is contested over 1600 metres, making it one of Australia’s premier Group 1 mile races for three-year-olds.
The 2026 Caulfield Guineas offers $3 million in total prize money. The Caulfield Guineas winner takes home a $1.8 million first prize.
The Caulfield Guineas is a Group 1 race, the highest level of thoroughbred racing in Australia.
No. 2 Warwoven heads the market after his dominant Golden Rose victory, while No. 5 Blind Raise and No. 4 Tron Bolt are among the key challengers in Caulfield Guineas betting.
No. 2 Warwoven is the leading selection after completing the Run To The Rose-Golden Rose double and looks ideally placed to complete the coveted Golden Rose-Caulfield Guineas double.
No. 5 Blind Raise appeals as the best each-way play after his dominant Caulfield Guineas Prelude victory and favourable barrier draw.
No. 8 Somethings Burnin’ profiles as the value roughie after a consistent spring campaign highlighted by his narrow second in the Group 2 Stutt Stakes over the Guineas distance.
You can place pre-race and race day bets on the Caulfield Guineas through Ladbrokes, including win, place, each-way, exotics and Same Race Multi markets.