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The Australian Guineas is a Group 1 mile race for three-year-olds run at Flemington Racecourse during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.
2020 Australian Guineas Results
- 1st: #1 Alligator Blood
- 2nd: #6 Superstorm
- 3rd: #5 Soul Patch
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The Australian Guineas is a Group 1 race for three-year-olds held at Flemington Racecourse in late February or early March during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.
The Australian Guineas is a 1600m set weights race and attracts the country’s best middle distance youngsters racing for a share in the $1 million in total prize money. It is the only Group 1 race at the meeting but is accompanied by a number of Group status support acts including the Group 2 Blamey Stakes (1600m).
Runners in the Australian Guineas field may come via earlier autumn lead-ups including the Group 3 Manfred Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield in early February and the Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes (1200m) for the three-year-old colts and geldings run a fortnight before at Flemington. The latest horses to win the CS Hayes Stakes – Australian Guineas double are Alligator Blood (2020) and Grunt (2018).
After the Australian Guineas the top three-year-olds may continue onto the Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) held two weeks later at Moonee Valley. Alternatively the Australian Guineas graduates will head up to Sydney to chase the autumn riches of races like the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas (2000m) and Group 1 ATC Derby (2400m).
Another new feature race targeted by the best Australian Guineas three-year-olds is the Special Condition $5 million The All-Star Mile (1600m) held at varying racetracks around Melbourne. In 2019 the gun filly Mystic Journey completed the Australian Guineas – The All-Star Mile double at Flemington.
The 2020 Australian Guineas runs on Saturday February 29, 2020 at Flemington.
| Australian Guineas 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday February 29, 2020 |
| Track: | Flemington Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1600m |
| Race Type: | 3YO Set Weights |
| Status: | Group 1 |
| Prize Money: | $1 million |
2020 Australian Guineas Results
- 1st: #1 Alligator Blood
- 2nd: #6 Superstorm
- 3rd: #5 Soul Patch
The wins continued for David Vandyke’s star Queenslander Alligator Blood ($2.70F) who ran away in the Australian Guineas 2020 results for his first elite level success handing jockey Ryan Maloney with his maiden Group 1 win as a hoop. Alligator Blood now heads to the $5 million The All-Star Mile at Caulfield where he suffered his only career loss to date in the spring crossing second in the Group 1 Ladbrokes Caulfield Guineas.
Click here to read more on the brilliant 2020 Australian Guineas winner Alligator Blood.
| Place | # | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Br. | Wgt. | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | ALLIGATOR BLOOD | David Vandyke | Ryan Maloney | – | 2 | 56.5kg | $2.70F |
| 2 | 6 | SUPERSTORM | Grant & Alana Williams | William Pike | 1.25L | 7 | 56.5kg | $10 |
| 3 | 5 | SOUL PATCH | Ken Keys | Craig Williams | 1.35L | 1 | 56.5kg | $20 |
| 4 | 7 | CHENIER | Anthony Freedman | Damien Oliver | 3.35L | 5 | 56.5kg | $8 |
| 5 | 2 | DALASAN | Leon Macdonald & Andrew Gluyas | Jamie Kah | 4.1L | 3 | 56.5kg | $21 |
| 6 | 4 | CATALYST (NZ) | Clayton Chipperfield | Damian Lane | 4.3L | 4 | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 7 | 8 | COMMODUS | Mark Sues | Ethan Brown | 7.8L | 8 | 56.5kg | $301 |
| 8 | 3 | ALABAMA EXPRESS | Michael Moroney | Michael Dee | 10.8L | 6 | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
2020 Australian Guineas Odds
The latest Australian Guineas 2020 betting odds provided by Ladbrokes.com.au will be published below complete with market links as soon as released.
2020 Australian Guineas Field
Each autumn the most promising three-year-old milers / stayers face off in the Australian Guineas field in Melbourne, which is released by Racing Victoria on the Wednesday before the race runs.
The official 2020 Australian Guineas field and barriers are released on February 26, 2020 and will be published in full below.
The Australian Guineas 2020 final field features eight star three-year-olds led in betting by the gun Kiwi visitor Catalyst who is out to turn the tables after his thrilling second to Alligator Blood in the CS Hayes Stakes when racing down under for the first time. Star Queenslander Alligator Blood is the danger again chasing his fifth win on the trot, while the CF Orr Stakes champ Alabama Express would be the value.
Click here to read more on the 2020 Australian Guineas field led by Catalyst and Alligator Blood.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Hcp. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x1112x1111 | ALLIGATOR BLOOD | David Vandyke | Ryan Maloney | 2 | 56.5kg | 110 |
| 2 | 2x11251x35 | DALASAN | Leon Macdonald & Andrew Gluyas | Jamie Kah | 3 | 56.5kg | 97 |
| 3 | 1x2517x11 | ALABAMA EXPRESS | Michael Moroney | Michael Dee | 6 | 56.5kg | 110 |
| 4 | 71x1111x12 | CATALYST (NZ) | Clayton Chipperfield | Damian Lane | 4 | 56.5kg | 110 |
| 5 | 1x21813x4 | SOUL PATCH | Ken Keys | Craig Williams | 1 | 56.5kg | 92 |
| 6 | 32154×1 | SUPERSTORM | Grant & Alana Williams | William Pike | 7 | 56.5kg | 78 |
| 7 | 12×3 | CHENIER | Anthony Freedman | Damien Oliver | 5 | 56.5kg | 78 |
| 8 | 274 | COMMODUS | Mark Sues | Ethan Brown | 8 | 56.5kg | – |
Australian Guineas First Acceptances
After the nominations in late January the Australian Guineas first acceptances further narrow down the list of potential three-year-old runners in the mile classic.
The 2020 Australian Guineas first acceptances are set for release around February 18, 2020 and will be listed below.
Just 18 three-year-olds remain in the mix following the Australian Guineas 2020 first acceptances. Star Kiwi Catalyst and the brilliant Queenslander Alligator Blood are the standouts following their thrilling battle in the Group 3 CS Hayes Stakes won by the latter.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x1112x1111 | ALLIGATOR BLOOD | G | 3 | David Vandyke | 1 | 56.5kg |
| 2 | 21121x3x61 | MICROPHONE | C | 3 | James Cummings | 2 | 56.5kg |
| 3 | 113x1651x1 | SUPER SETH | C | 3 | Anthony Freedman | 3 | 56.5kg |
| 4 | 2x11251x35 | DALASAN | C | 3 | Leon Macdonald & Andrew Gluyas | 4 | 56.5kg |
| 5 | 1x2517x11 | ALABAMA EXPRESS | C | 3 | Michael Moroney | 5 | 56.5kg |
| 6 | 71x1111x12 | CATALYST (NZ) | G | 3 | Clayton Chipperfield | 6 | 56.5kg |
| 7 | 1x21813x4 | SOUL PATCH | C | 3 | Ken Keys | 7 | 56.5kg |
| 8 | x142364212 | CONQUEROR | C | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | 8 | 56.5kg |
| 9 | x1681151x2 | PRETTY BRAZEN | F | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 9 | 54.5kg |
| 10 | 1111 | HOW WOMANTIC | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 10 | 54.5kg |
| 11 | 345x1421x4 | FASCINO (NZ) | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 11 | 54.5kg |
| 12 | 17104×1 | BONVICINI | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 12 | 54.5kg |
| 13 | 32154×1 | SUPERSTORM | G | 3 | Grant & Alana Williams | 13 | 56.5kg |
| 14 | 123×8 | RELOADED | C | 3 | Chris Waller | 14 | 56.5kg |
| 15 | 2115×13 | ADELAIDE ACE (NZ) | G | 3 | Lindsey Smith | 15 | 56.5kg |
| 16 | 1×4 | SPEND | C | 3 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | 16 | 56.5kg |
| 17 | 12×3 | CHENIER | C | 3 | Anthony Freedman | 17 | 56.5kg |
| 18 | 27 | COMMODUS | G | 3 | Mark Sues | 18 | 56.5kg |
2020 Australian Guineas Nominations
The very first Australian Guineas nominations are taken in late January, over a month out from the Group 1 autumn feature taking place. Early Australian Guineas entries often attract in excess of 100 hopefuls and are narrowed down at first acceptance stage a month later.
The 2020 Australian Guineas nominations close in late January and will be published below as soon as available.
The Australian Guineas 2020 nominations attracted 106 early entries led by star Queenslander Alligator Blood, the only horse to have beaten him home to date Super Seth (Caulfield Guineas) and ace New Zealand raider Catalyst.
Click here to read more on the Alligator Blood-led Australian Guineas nominations for 2020.
| # | Form (Last 10) | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71115x | ACTING (NZ) | F | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
| 2 | 2115×1 | ADELAIDE ACE (NZ) | G | 3 | Lindsey Smith |
| 3 | 1x2517x1 | ALABAMA EXPRESS | C | 3 | Michael Moroney |
| 4 | 236x53x214 | ALBURQ | G | 3 | Michael Moroney |
| 5 | 1x1112x111 | ALLIGATOR BLOOD | G | 3 | David Vandyke |
| 6 | 512×72 | ANTAGONISER | C | 3 | Mark Kavanagh |
| 7 | 75x2114x3 | BANQUO | C | 3 | Danny O’Brien |
| 8 | 52x | BEAU ZOOM | C | 3 | Neville Parnham |
| 9 | 59x32x | BELLOWS | G | 3 | Michael Moroney |
| 10 | 12×142 | BIG PARADE | C | 3 | Clare Cunningham |
| 11 | 17104x | BONVICINI | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
| 12 | 5x36x | BY A WHISKER | G | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 13 | 2x | CAMPESE | G | 3 | Archie Alexander |
| 14 | x2416x521x | CASSIUS | G | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 15 | 1331x4722x | CASTELVECCHIO | C | 3 | Richard Litt |
| 16 | 71x1111x | CATALYST (NZ) | G | 3 | Clayton Chipperfield |
| 17 | 11x | CHAILLOT | F | 3 | Archie Alexander |
| 18 | 17x11x | CHAINS OF HONOUR | G | 3 | Gerald Ryan |
| 19 | 12x | CHENIER | C | 3 | Anthony Freedman |
| 20 | 19x | CHEPTEGEI | G | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
| 21 | 34254126x | CHUCK A LUCK (NZ) | G | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
| 22 | – | COMMODUS | G | 3 | Mark Sues |
| 23 | 1x4x | CONFIDANT | C | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 24 | 5×14236421 | CONQUEROR | C | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 25 | 112x11251x | DALASAN | C | 3 | Leon Macdonald & Andrew Gluyas |
| 26 | 00212 | DIODE | G | 3 | Michael Kent |
| 27 | 14x | DIRTY DEEDS (NZ) | G | 3 | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra |
| 28 | 3×26 | DYNAMIC DUO | C | 3 | Tony Noonan |
| 29 | – | EMERALD CROWN | F | 3 | Nigel Blackiston |
| 30 | 2258x53x | ENOOD | F | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| 31 | 345x1421x | FASCINO (NZ) | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
| 32 | 312x2914x | FLIT | F | 3 | James Cummings |
| 33 | 1134x | FORTRESS COMMAND | C | 3 | Gerald Ryan |
| 34 | 1×1 | FRONDEUR (NZ) | F | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) |
| 35 | 4x1333x | GROUNDSWELL | C | 3 | Anthony Freedman |
| 36 | 83×121222 | HARLECH (NZ) | C | 3 | Michael Moroney |
| 37 | 332×561432 | HASSTOBEGOOD (NZ) | F | 3 | Roger James & Robert Wellwood |
| 38 | 113x | HEART OF PUISSANCE | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
| 39 | 211×1 | HEART OF THE OAK | F | 3 | Gerald Ryan |
| 40 | 63×1 | HE’LL HAUNT US | G | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) |
| 41 | 361043×4 | HIGH TORQUE | C | 3 | Dean Grass |
| 42 | 11 | HOW WOMANTIC | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
| 43 | 52x723231x | IMPERIAL LAD | C | 3 | John Moloney |
| 44 | 5414x | INFLUENTIAL JACK | G | 3 | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra |
| 45 | 6255×1 | JUST ZERENE | F | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| 46 | 2x | KINANE (NZ) | G | 3 | Michael Kent |
| 47 | – | KINGSHEIR (GB) | C | 3 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
| 48 | 112x4501x | KUBRICK | C | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 49 | 1x5913x70x | LADY LUPINO | F | 3 | Danny O’Brien |
| 50 | 31x | LEGION OF MERIT (NZ) | G | 3 | Mitchell Freedman |
| 51 | 217x | LORD MARKEL (NZ) | C | 3 | Wendy Kelly |
| 52 | 6422x1212x | LOVING GABY | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
| 53 | 5×11 | LUNAR LIGHT | F | 3 | Will Clarken |
| 54 | 1113x4274x | LYRE | F | 3 | Anthony Freedman |
| 55 | 261x | METEORITE | C | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| 56 | 11x5x | MEUSE | F | 3 | Anthony Freedman |
| 57 | 3x113411x | MIAMI BOUND (NZ) | F | 3 | Danny O’Brien |
| 58 | 121121x3x | MICROPHONE | C | 3 | James Cummings |
| 59 | 69×51 | MIYAKE | C | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 60 | 647×311 | MRS BECKHAM (NZ) | F | 3 | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra |
| 61 | 1111x73x14 | MYSTICAL PURSUIT | F | 3 | Adam Trinder |
| 62 | 525x | NIGHT PASSAGE | F | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| 63 | 331 | NONCONFORMIST | G | 3 | Grahame Begg |
| 64 | 25125x78x | OUTLANDOS | G | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| 65 | 6153x3121x | PANCHO | G | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 66 | 2x | PARIS PIKE | C | 3 | Greg Eurell |
| 67 | 89311×632 | PARMIE | F | 3 | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra |
| 68 | 11600x | PEIDRA | G | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 69 | 6217x1777x | POWER SCHEME | G | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 70 | 5x1681151x | PRETTY BRAZEN | F | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| 71 | 5x832x | RECOGNISE | F | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| 72 | 123x | RELOADED | C | 3 | Chris Waller |
| 73 | 1x452132x | RIDDLE ME THAT | G | 3 | Matt Laurie |
| 74 | 6×11 | RING OF HONOUR | G | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 75 | 5x | ROYAL CROWN | G | 3 | Michael Kent |
| 76 | 9914×44 | RUTHERFORD | C | 3 | Robbie Griffiths |
| 77 | 112x | SASSY SALITAGE | F | 3 | Greg Eurell |
| 78 | 2211x | SAVVY LAD (NZ) | G | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
| 79 | 19x | SCOTTISH DANCER | G | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) |
| 80 | 313x | SEA DRAGON | C | 3 | Michael Kent |
| 81 | 15x | SELICA (NZ) | F | 3 | Phillip Stokes |
| 82 | 214x3115x | SHADOW HERO | G | 3 | Mark Newnham |
| 83 | 17x4410x | SHIFTY SHAMUS | G | 3 | Matt Laurie |
| 84 | 20x760x | SHOTMAKER | C | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) |
| 85 | 21240x | SNAPDANCER | F | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
| 86 | 1x21813x | SOUL PATCH | C | 3 | Ken Keys |
| 87 | 7x1223x | SOUTHBANK | F | 3 | Anthony Freedman |
| 88 | 1x | SPEND | C | 3 | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes |
| 89 | 3 | STANDING BEAR | G | 3 | Brenden Mackay |
| 90 | 24x | STICKING POINT | F | 3 | Mathew Ellerton & Simon Zahra |
| 91 | – | STRADARI | G | 3 | Cindy Alderson |
| 92 | 28218x500x | STRASBOURG | C | 3 | Peter & Paul Snowden |
| 93 | 113x1651x | SUPER SETH | C | 3 | Anthony Freedman |
| 94 | 32154x | SUPERSTORM | G | 3 | Grant & Alana Williams |
| 95 | 01141x | THE HOLY ONE (NZ) | C | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
| 96 | 51×21 | THINK ’N’ FLY | C | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 97 | 653x25110x | THOUGHT OF THAT | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace |
| 98 | 4 | TIGNANELLO (NZ) | G | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
| 99 | 7313027x | VEGAS KNIGHT | G | 3 | Colin Little |
| 100 | – | VETO | C | 3 | Frankie Stockdale |
| 101 | 74x34121x | WARNING | G | 3 | Anthony Freedman |
| 102 | 355x22x212 | WEDGETAIL | G | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| 103 | 313x | WESTERN SUN | G | 3 | Matt Cumani |
| 104 | 8x111750x | WESTPORT | F | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| 105 | 13x1131x | XILONG | F | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy |
| 106 | 23111x7L0x | YOURDEEL (NZ) | G | 3 | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig |
Australian Guineas History
Australian Guineas racing began in 1986 and in its short time on the track, has already become the third leg of the inaugural 1998 Australian Triple Crown for three year olds. As a result, the race distance was changed to 2000m between 1998 and 2000 and offered a total prize money of $750,000.
In 2001, the Australian Guineas returned to its original distance of 1600m and fillies were given an allowance of 2.5kg.
Notable recent Australian Guineas winners include Alligator Blood (2020), subsequent All-Star Mile winning filly Mystic Journey (2019), Shamus Award (2014), the filly Mosheen (2012), Apache Cat (2006) and Reset (2004).
Recent Australian Guineas Winners
See below for a full list of Australian Guineas results & winners dating back to 2000.
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Australian Guineas |
1st | Alligator Blood | 1 minute 34.92 seconds |
| 2nd | Superstorm | ||
| 3rd | Soul Patch | ||
| 2019 Australian Guineas |
1st | Mystic Journey | 1 minute 35.79 seconds |
| 2nd | Hawkshot | ||
| 3rd | Amphitrite | ||
| 2018 Australian Guineas |
1st | Grunt | 1 minute 34.99 seconds |
| 2nd | Peaceful State | ||
| 3rd | Bring Me Roses | ||
| 2017 Australian Guineas |
1st | Hey Doc | 1 minute 34.01 seconds |
| 2nd | Prized Icon | ||
| 3rd | Snitzon | ||
| 2016 Australian Guineas |
1st | Palentino | 1 minute 35.2 seconds |
| 2nd | Tarzino | ||
| 3rd | Risque | ||
| 2015 Australian Guineas |
1st | Wandjina | 1 minute 35.14 seconds |
| 2nd | Alpine Eagle | ||
| 3rd | Stratum Star | ||
| 2014 Australian Guineas |
1st | Shamus Award | 1 minute 36.41 seconds |
| 2nd | Criterion | ||
| 3rd | Thunder Fantasy | ||
| 2013 Australian Guineas |
1st | Ferlax | 1 minute 35.09 seconds |
| 2nd | You’re So Good | ||
| 3rd | Sheer Talent | ||
| 2012 Australian Guineas |
1st | Mosheen | 1 minute 37.0 seconds |
| 2nd | Strike the Stars | ||
| 3rd | Mister Milton | ||
| 2011 Australian Guineas |
1st | Shamrocker | 1 minute 35.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Bullbars | ||
| 3rd | Playing God | ||
| 2010 Australian Guineas |
1st | Rock Classic | 1 minute 36.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Set For Fame | ||
| 3rd | Linton | ||
| 2009 Australian Guineas |
1st | Heart Of Dreams | 1 minute 35.8 seconds |
| 2nd | Von Costa De Hero | ||
| 3rd | Lucky Thunder | ||
| 2008 Australian Guineas |
1st | Light Fantastic | 1 minute 36.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Marching | ||
| 3rd | Playwright | ||
| 2007 Australian Guineas |
1st | Miss Finland | 1 minute 36 seconds |
| 2nd | Casino Prince | ||
| 3rd | Jokers Wild | ||
| 2006 Australian Guineas |
1st | Apache Cat | 1 minute 34 seconds |
| 2nd | Darcy Brahma | ||
| 3rd | Thin And Crispy | ||
| 2005 Australian Guineas |
1st | Al Maher | 1 minute 34.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Danehill Express | ||
| 3rd | Econsul | ||
| 2004 Australian Guineas |
1st | Reset | 1 minute 34.5 seconds |
| 2nd | Starcraft | ||
| 3rd | Under The Bridge | ||
| 2003 Australian Guineas |
1st | Delago Brom | 1 minute 35.9 seconds |
| 2nd | Tycoon Ruler | ||
| 3rd | Thorn Park | ||
| 2002 Australian Guineas |
1st | Dash For Cash | 1 minute 35.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Royal Code | ||
| 3rd | Ustinov | ||
| 2001 Australian Guineas |
1st | Mr Murphy | 1 minute 34.4 seconds |
| 2nd | Neptunes Journey | ||
| 3rd | Outgate | ||
| 2000 Australian Guineas |
1st | Pins | 2 minutes 2.3 seconds |
| 2nd | Freemason | ||
| 3rd | Hades | ||
