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The Thousand Guineas Prelude is a Group 2 event now held on Caulfield Cup Day in Melbourne during October.
2023 Thousand Guineas Prelude Results
- 1st: #3 Coeur Volante
- 2nd: #13 Vivy Air
- 3rd: #4 Zourion
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The Thousand Guineas Prelude is a Group 2 event now held at Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse annually in October on Caulfield Cup Day.
Raced over 1400m, the Thousand Guineas Prelude pays $300,000 in total prize money.
Open only to fillies aged three years old, the Thousand Guineas Prelude presents punters and race fans with a great opportunity to gauge the form of the season’s best young fillies heading towards a Group 1 run during the Spring Racing Carnival. It is run under set weights plus penalties, which allows for a fairly interesting competition, with the better fillies usually coming out on top.
The Thousand Guineas Prelude was previously held in September before moving ahead of the 2023 edition to take place on the same day as the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m).
Other features on the card include the Group 2 Caulfield Sprint, Group 2 Tristarc Stakes, Group 3 Caulfield Classic, Group 3 Ethereal Stakes, and the Group 3 Moonga Stakes.
The Thousand Guineas Prelude acts as a great lead-up event to the Group 1 Thousand Guineas(1600m), which now takes place in mid November. The Thousand Guineas Prelude – Thousand Guineas double was last completed by Irish Lights (2009).
More recently in 2020 the Thousand Guineas Prelude winner Instant Celebrity went on to run third in the Thousand Guineas trifecta, while the filly Personal ran second in both races. Instant Celebrity further franked the form winning the following year’s Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes and placing third in the 2021 Group 1 The Goodwood in Adelaide.
The Thousand Guineas Prelude is also known as the Tranquil Star Stakes in honour of former Caulfield Stakes – Cox Plate double winning mare Tranquil Star.
The 2021 Thousand Guineas Prelude form was franked with the upset winner Bon’s A Pearla returning the following autumn to run third in the Group 1 Australian Guineas in 2022. The third placed Elusive Express further franked the form winning the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m) next-up at Flemington, before a second in that spring’s Thousand Guineas and fourth in the VRC Oaks.
In 2022 She’s Licketysplit ran second in both the Prelude and Thousand Guineas results with a Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes victory at Flemington in between.
The Thousand Guineas Prelude 2023 ran on Saturday October 21, 2023 as part of Caulfield Cup Day and was won in style by the in-form Michael Moroney-trained Coeur Volante ($4.60).
| Thousand Guineas Prelude | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday October 21, 2023 |
| Track: | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1400m |
| Race Type: | 3YO Fillies SW+P |
| Status: | Group 2 |
| Prize Money: | $300,000 |
2023 Thousand Guineas Prelude Results
- 1st: #3 Coeur Volante ($4.60)
- 2nd: #13 Vivy Air
- 3rd: #4 Zourion
The Michael Moroney-trained Coeur Volante ($4.60) absolutely pinged the gates and was given a 10/10 ride by Blake Shinn to slot across and finish off strongly to salute in the 2023 Thousand Guineas Prelude results ahead of the $1 million Group 1 Thousand Guineas over the mile on November 18.
Click here to read more on the impressive Thousand Guineas Prelude 2023 win by Coeur Volante.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | COEUR VOLANTE (NZ) | Michael Moroney | Blake Shinn | 14 | 58kg | $4.60 | |||
| 2 | 13 | VIVY AIR | Archie Alexander | Declan Bates | 1.25L | 9 | 56kg | $26 | ||
| 3 | 4 | ZOURION (NZ) | Mark Walker | Michael Dee | 1.35L | 7 | 58kg | $31 | ||
| 4 | 14 | MOESHA | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Billy Egan | 3.1L | 11 | 56kg | $11 | ||
| 5 | 8 | INHIBITIONS | James Cummings | James McDonald | 3.3L | 2 | 56kg | $4.20F | ||
| 6 | 2 | BOSSY NIC | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Harry Coffey | 4.55L | 8 | 58kg | $16 | ||
| 7 | 7 | AZULA | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 5.3L | 4 | 57kg | $9 | ||
| 8 | 10 | APACHE SONG | Michael Trotter | Craig Williams | 5.8L | 5 | 56kg | $18 | ||
| 9 | 5 | OZ EMPRESS | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Ms Winona Costin | 6.3L | 10 | 57kg | $14 | ||
| 10 | 9 | ROSE OF SHALAA | Matthew Williams | Dean Yendall | 6.7L | 12 | 56kg | $31 | ||
| 11 | 16 | MATAWAI (NZ) | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Ben Melham | 6.8L | 1 | 56kg | $26 | ||
| 12 | 17e | STELLAR MOFEED | Kevin Corstens | Daniel Stackhouse | 8.55L | 13 | 56kg | $201 | ||
| 13 | 1 | LAZZAGO | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 9.05L | 3 | 58kg | $21 | ||
| 14 | 12 | LOVELY LOOKIN’ | Andrew Gluyas | Ms Jamie Kah | 19.05L | 6 | 56kg | $6.50 | ||
| 11 | NODACHI | Mathew Ellerton | Damian Lane | 0 | ||||||
| 6 | ZOUKERETTE | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 0 | ||||||
| 15 | FLOOZIE | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Mark Zahra | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2023 Thousand Guineas Prelude Betting Odds
The Thousand Guineas Prelude 2023 betting odds and market links to Ladbrokes.com.au on the official Thousand Guineas lead-up race for fillies will be available below the week of the event.
Instant Celebrity ($2.80 in 2020) was the last favourite in Thousand Guineas Prelude betting to salute for the punters.
There was a notable upset in 2021 with Bon’s A Pearla winning at Thousand Guineas Prelude odds of $31.
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2023 Thousand Guineas Prelude Form
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2023 Thousand Guineas Prelude Tips
Stay tuned for our insider Thousand Guineas Prelude 2023 Tips on the important Thousand Guineas lead-up race for fillies this spring.
- To Win: #8 Inhibitions ($6 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Open edition of the Thousand Guineas Prelude and like the form of the Godolphin-raced Inhibitions here. The daughter of Zoustar is starting to put together a nice record now and has won two of her 10 starts to date. She won fresh at The Valley back in late August and comes off two good seconds in Black-Type company. At her latest she was runner-up in the Group 3 Scarborough Stakes only beaten a nostril-flare. After three Moonee Valley starts she is at Caulfield fit and ready to fire, and from gate three with James McDonald aboard think she can turn the tables on her last start conqueror.
2023 Thousand Guineas Prelude Field
The Thousand Guineas Prelude field features a quality line-up of Group 1 bound three-year-old fillies that could have the Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) in sight.
The official 2023 Thousand Guineas Prelude field and barriers are released by Racing Victoria on the Wednesday leading-up to the event and will be available in full below following final acceptances.
The Thousand Guineas Prelude 2023 final field features a capacity line-up of Group 1-bound fillies led in betting by lightly-raced Adelaide visitor Lovely Lookin’ chasing her third win on the trot.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 141P8x094 | LAZZAGO | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 4 | 58kg | 82 | ||
| 2 | 214×3 | BOSSY NIC | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Harry Coffey | 10 | 58kg | 75 | ||
| 3 | 41×1 | COEUR VOLANTE (NZ) | Michael Moroney | Blake Shinn | 17 | 58kg | 82 | ||
| 4 | 11×6 | ZOURION (NZ) | Mark Walker | Michael Dee | 9 | 58kg | 75 | ||
| 5 | 631×251 | OZ EMPRESS | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Ms Winona Costin | 12 | 57kg | 76 | ||
| 6 | 4x53141x67 | ZOUKERETTE | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 5 | 57kg | 72 | ||
| 7 | 5110x | AZULA | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 6 | 57kg | 74 | ||
| 8 | 12326×3122 | INHIBITIONS | James Cummings | James McDonald | 3 | 56kg | 80 | ||
| 9 | 21×8 | ROSE OF SHALAA | Matthew Williams | Dean Yendall | 14 | 56kg | 65 | ||
| 10 | 229×1 | APACHE SONG | Michael Trotter | Craig Williams | 7 | 56kg | 64 | ||
| 11 | 3312×744 | NODACHI | Mathew Ellerton | Damian Lane | 16 | 56kg | 68 | ||
| 12 | 411 | LOVELY LOOKIN’ | Andrew Gluyas | Ms Jamie Kah | 8 | 56kg | 66 | ||
| 13 | 517×1 | VIVY AIR | Archie Alexander | Declan Bates | 11 | 56kg | 66 | ||
| 14 | 213 | MOESHA | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Billy Egan | 13 | 56kg | 63 | ||
| 15 | 321 | FLOOZIE | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Mark Zahra | 2 | 56kg | 63 | ||
| 16 | 1 | MATAWAI (NZ) | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Ben Melham | 1 | 56kg | 63 | ||
| 17e | 343×1097 | STELLAR MOFEED | Kevin Corstens | Daniel Stackhouse | 15 | 56kg | 61 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2023 Thousand Guineas Prelude Nominations
The 2023 Thousand Guineas Prelude nominations close on the Monday of race week and the official list of Thousand Guineas Prelude nominated fillies will be available below once announced.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 229×1 | APACHE SONG | F | 3 | Michael Trotter | 64 |
| 2 | 5110x | AZULA | F | 3 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 74 |
| 3 | 214×3 | BOSSY NIC | F | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 75 |
| 4 | 20312×85 | CHILL THE KRUG | F | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 64 |
| 5 | 41×1 | COEUR VOLANTE (NZ) | F | 3 | Michael Moroney | 82 |
| 6 | 321 | FLOOZIE | F | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 63 |
| 7 | 12326×3122 | INHIBITIONS | F | 3 | James Cummings | 80 |
| 8 | 4x5212x57 | LADY IN PINK | F | 3 | Leon & Troy Corstens | 65 |
| 9 | 141P8x094 | LAZZAGO | F | 3 | Chris Waller | 82 |
| 10 | 411 | LOVELY LOOKIN’ | F | 3 | Andrew Gluyas | 66 |
| 11 | 1 | MATAWAI (NZ) | F | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 63 |
| 12 | 2×32 | MAURICIO | F | 3 | Wendy Kelly | 61 |
| 13 | 213 | MOESHA | F | 3 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 63 |
| 14 | 3312×744 | NODACHI | F | 3 | Mathew Ellerton | 68 |
| 15 | 631×251 | OZ EMPRESS | F | 3 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 76 |
| 16 | 2 | QUICKSTER | F | 3 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 61 |
| 17 | 43×711 | RED DATES | F | 3 | Leon & Troy Corstens | 66 |
| 18 | 261 | RIVERINA POWER | F | 3 | Tom Dabernig | 62 |
| 19 | 22 | ROLL ON HIGH | F | 3 | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 62 |
| 20 | 21×8 | ROSE OF SHALAA | F | 3 | Matthew Williams | 65 |
| 21 | 343×1097 | STELLAR MOFEED | F | 3 | Kevin Corstens | 61 |
| 22 | 333331×805 | TREASURWAY | F | 3 | Jason Warren | 72 |
| 23 | 517×1 | VIVY AIR | F | 3 | Archie Alexander | 66 |
| 24 | 4x53141x67 | ZOUKERETTE | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 72 |
| 25 | 11×6 | ZOURION (NZ) | F | 3 | Mark Walker | 75 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Thousand Guineas Prelude History
Before it became the Thousand Guineas Prelude, this race was known as the Tranquil Star Stakes. Inaugurated in 1985, the Thousand Guineas Prelude has rapidly grown into one of the essential three year old races in Australia. As it is restricted to fillies, the Thousand Guineas Prelude is one of the most important events for understanding form and career direction.
The Thousand Guineas Prelude was a Group 3 event prior to the 2013 edition, when it ran for the first time with Group 2 status. Throughout its history, the Thousand Guineas Prelude has developed a reputation for producing some top runners. A lot of the fillies in this event have gone on to great success in the Thousand Guineas.
Commanding Jewel came second in the 2012 Thousand Guineas Prelude prior to her Edward Manifold Stakes and Thousand Guineas victories. Mosheen, who took out third in 2011, went on to win the Crown Oaks. Irish Lights was able to string together a win in the Prelude and the Thousand Guineas in 2009. Hollow Bullet and Ballet Society managed to place in both events in 2004.
The Thousand Guineas Prelude results and winning times since 2000 are listed below.
Thousand Guineas Prelude Results
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Coeur Volante | 1 minute 23.53 seconds |
| 2nd | Vivy Air | ||
| 3rd | Zourion | ||
| 2022 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Boogie Dancer | 1 minute 27.63 seconds |
| 2nd | Sumatra | ||
| 3rd | She’s Licketysplit | ||
| 2021 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Bon’s A Pearla | 1 minute 24.88 seconds |
| 2nd | Heresy | ||
| 3rd | Elusive Express | ||
| 2020 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Instant Celebrity | 1 minute 25.28 seconds |
| 2nd | Personal | ||
| 3rd | Rock My Wand | ||
| 2019 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Acting | 1 minute 23.94 seconds |
| 2nd | Southbank | ||
| 3rd | Barbie’s Fox | ||
| 2018 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Smart Melody | 1 minute 22.73 seconds |
| 2nd | Thrillster | ||
| 3rd | El Dorado Dreaming | ||
| 2017 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Booker | 1 minute 23.42 seconds |
| 2nd | Shoals | ||
| 3rd | Catchy | ||
| 2016 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Legless Leuve | 1 minute 25.2 seconds |
| 2nd | La Luna Rosa | ||
| 3rd | Sword Of Light | ||
| 2015 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Miss Gunpowder | 1 minute 23.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Payroll | ||
| 3rd | Jameka | ||
| 2014 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Afleet Esprit | 1 minute 24.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Amicus | ||
| 3rd | Go Indy Go | ||
| 2013 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Gregers | 1 minute 29.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Marianne | ||
| 3rd | Politeness | ||
| 2012 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Lady Of Harrods | 1 minute 24.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Commanding Jewel | ||
| 3rd | Molto Bene | ||
| 2011 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Bliss Street | 1 minute 24.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Hallowell Belle | ||
| 3rd | Mosheen | ||
| 2010 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Divorces | 1 minute 24.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Sistine Angel | ||
| 3rd | Panipique | ||
| 2009 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Irish Lights | 1 minute 26.1 seconds |
| 2nd | Set For Fame | ||
| 3rd | Mont Fleuri | ||
| 2008 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Ortensia | 1 minute 26.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Romneya | ||
| 3rd | Sugar Babe | ||
| 2007 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Gabbidon | 1 minute 23.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Jestatune | ||
| 3rd | Sleek Chassis | ||
| 2006 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Miss Finland | 1 minute 24.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Anamato | ||
| 3rd | My Only Hope | ||
| 2005 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Doubting | 1 minute 27.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Pinezero | ||
| 3rd | Isanami | ||
| 2004 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Hollow Bullet | 1 minute 24.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Ballet Society | ||
| 3rd | Astradame | ||
| 2003 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Hinting | 1 minute 22.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Ashenti | ||
| 3rd | Portland Damask | ||
| 2002 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | La Bella Dame | 1 minute 24.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Toast Of The Coast | ||
| 3rd | Lashed | ||
| 2001 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | Haste Ye Back | 1 minute 25.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Malagra Miss | ||
| 3rd | Special Grange | ||
| 2000 Thousand Guineas Prelude |
1st | So Gorgeous | 1 minute 22.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Ponton Flyer | ||
| 3rd | All Time High | ||
