About the Caulfield Guineas
Each racing season, Melbourne's top racing stables come together to present the three day Caulfield Spring Racing Carnival. The featured event of the carnival for the nation's best 3-year olds in the Caulfield Guineas, which is always schedule to be run on the …show more content…
The race is designated for 3-year olds only with set weights. The race will be run at 1600 metres on turf for a purse of AUS$1,000,000.
The Nominations and Betting the Caulfield Guineas
The Melbourne Racing Club has received 329 nominations for this year's Caulfield Guineas. First acceptances are expected to be announced on September 8 with second acceptances scheduled to be announce 12 days later on September 20. The final barrier draw will be held one week before the race. Here's a look at a few of the top nominees.
Divine Prophet (Odds: 9-1) - After running third in last season's Moet & Chandon Champagne Stakes (G1), Divine Prophet opened this season with an impressive win in the Primo Smallgoods Up And Coming (G3) at Randwick. Assuming everything goes well in the upcoming Golden Rose (G1), this one could enter the barrier as one of the favorites for this prestigious event.
Saracino (Odds: 15-1) - After breaking his maiden last week in the Foxbridge Plate (G2), Saracino's connections have made the decision to invade from New Zealand and take a shot at one of Australia's top prizes for 3-year