2026 Thousand Guineas Results

The 2026 Thousand Guineas results and finishing order will be available here once the event is run and won on Caulfield Cup Day, Saturday October 17, 2026.

• 1st: No. 3 Saintly Dancer ($4.60)
• 2nd: No. 5 Icelady
• 3rd: No. 9 Regal Ambition
• Winning Margin: 1.25 lengths
• Winning Time: 1:36.56

The 2026 Thousand Guineas results saw Saintly Dancer ($4.60) confirm her status as one of the spring’s premier three-year-old fillies, with the Ciaron Maher-trained daughter of St Mark’s Basilica producing a dominant front-running display to win the Group 1 mile feature at Caulfield. Ridden by Blake Shinn, she controlled proceedings from the inside draw before kicking clear to score by 1¼ lengths over stablemate Icelady, giving the Maher stable a Group 1 quinella, while favourite Regal Ambition finished third. The victory continued an outstanding preparation for Saintly Dancer, who became the first filly since Amphitrite (2018) to complete the Edward Manifold Stakes-Thousand Guineas double, while also taking her earnings beyond $1.1 million. Maher Racing representative Jack Turnbull praised the Ballarat team for expertly managing the filly throughout her campaign and noted she continues to exceed expectations despite being a $100,000 purchase, while Shinn celebrated his first Group 1 win since returning from injury, crediting the filly’s toughness, perfect draw and ability to control the race from the front before proving too strong in the straight.

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Thousand Guineas Tips

Stay tuned for our exclusive Thousand Guineas 2026 Tips on the three-year-old fillies to back and sack in the mile showdown this spring.

Read our full 2026 Thousand Guineas Predictions, Best Bets & Same Race Multi Selections!

Favourite: No. 9 Regal Ambition

Each Way Danger: No. 3 Saintly Dancer

Best Roughie: No. 5 Icelady

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The Thousand Guineas is one of the premier races for fillies held during the annual Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.

Since 2025, the Thousand Guineas has moved back to its October timeslot joining the Caulfield Cup Day card on Saturday October 17, 2026 as the second Group 1 race on Caulfield Cup Day along with the $6.55 million Caulfield Cup (2400m) featuring a field of potential Melbourne Cup bound horses.

The Group 1 Thousand Guineas is a middle-distance event run over 1600m by three-year-old fillies at set weights. It currently offers $1.5 million in prize money and is the fillies’ equivalent to the Caulfield Guineas for colts and geldings held earlier during the carnival.

The best lead-up races and guides to the Thousand Guineas include the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m) at Flemington and the Group 2 Thousand Guineas Prelude (1400m).

The Edward Manifold – Thousand Guineas is a very popular betting double at the Spring Carnival because of the Edward Manifold’s history of producing Thousand Guineas winners.

Fillies to win the double in recent years include Saintly Dancer (2026), Amphitrite (2018), Gallica (2008), Alinghi (2004), and Special Harmony (2003). The placegetters in the Manifold are also worth looking at for your Thousand Guineas bets, as Serious Speed (2007) and Miss Finland (2006) were both runner-up in this earlier event prior to claiming Thousand Guineas victory, as was Commanding Jewel (3rd in 2012).

In 2021 Yearning ran second in the Edward Manifold Stakes before an upset Thousand Guineas victory at 25/1.

Irish Lights (2009) meanwhile is the last filly to complete the Thousand Guineas Prelude – Thousand Guineas double, but the Thousand Guineas Prelude has also produced recent Thousand Guineas winners Amicus (2nd in 2014), Stay With Me (6th in 2015), Flit (9th in 2019) and Ole Dancer (2nd in 2025).

More and more Sydney’s Group 1 Flight Stakes (1600m) is also serving as a lead-up into the Thousand Guineas field with Guelph (2013) and Global Glamour (2016) both recently completing the double.

Madame Pommery (6th in 2022) was the last Flight Stakes graduate out of Sydney to head south and win the Thousand Guineas.

In 2025 the Flight Stakes winner Apocalyptic jumped favourite in the Thousand Guineas only to go down narrowly in an upset to Ole Dancer.

The 2023 Thousand Guineas form was franked with the winner Joliestar returning the following autumn to beat home the boys first-up in the Group 2 $1 million Arrowfield 3YO Sprint in Sydney.

2026 Thousand Guineas Betting

The latest Thousand Guineas 2026 betting odds on the three-year-old fillies in the mix for the clash will be found at Ladbrokes and published here at Races.com.au as soon as markets on the $1.5 million feature are out.

A good Thousand Guineas betting tip to consider is the strong strike-rate of favourites in the Thousand Guineas odds with five saluting for the punters from 2008 – 2016.

The favourites were back on top in the 2019 Thousand Guineas results with Flit ($2.35) saluting for the punters.

There was a notable upset in 2021 with Yearning winning at Thousand Guineas odds of $26, and again in 2024 with Another Prophet saluting at $31.

Thousand Guineas Field

2026 Thousand Guineas Form

The Thousand Guineas form guide is the detailed breakdown punters use to assess every filly heading into Caulfield’s premier Group 1 mile, giving a clear snapshot of who is ready to peak in the spring. It compiles each runner’s recent performances, racing pattern, strengths, and suitability to the 1600m, helping punters understand which fillies have the class, tempo profile and improvement curve to handle the pressure of the Caulfield mile. Because the Thousand Guineas regularly produces elite performers who progress to major spring targets, the form guide is one of the most valuable tools for identifying genuine winning chances.

What Punters Should Look for on the Thousand Guineas Form Guide:

• Lead-up form — Fillies progressing through races like the Atlantic Jewel Stakes, Jim Moloney Stakes or Sydney’s early spring features often bring the strongest form lines.
• 1600m suitability — Proven strength at 1400m–1600m or strong closing sectionals signal a filly ready for the Thousand Guineas test.
• Caulfield track profile — Tactical speed and the ability to quicken around the home bend are major advantages at Caulfield.
• Spring progression — Many fillies improve sharply through their second and third runs; punters should identify those trending upwards.
• Barrier & race map — Inside draws help on-pacers control the race, while swoopers need a gate that allows clean air and momentum.
• Sectional strength — Fast late splits in lead-ups are a key indicator of a filly ready to peak at Group 1 level.
• Stable intent — Top stables often target this race deliberately with their best fillies.
• Gear changes — Blinkers on or other adjustments can sharpen a filly’s performance and signal stable confidence.

FULL 2026 THOUSAND GUINEAS FORM GUIDE

Fillies that ran well in lead-up races in Melbourne like the Edward Manifold Stakes and Thousand Guineas Prelude usually sit top of the Thousand Guineas odds at bookmakers like Ladbrokes each spring.

From 2006 – 2016 the favourites in Thousand Guineas betting saluted for the punters six times, most recently with Global Glamour (2016), so tipping the best in betting has had nearly a 50% strike rate of paying out in the past decade.

The Thousand Guineas favourite was back in form in 2019 with the win by Godolphin-raced Flit.

It is also important when betting on the Thousand Guineas to look at the records of the trainers and jockeys in the race. Sydney trainers and their interstate raiders have a strong recent record in the race. David Hayes has prepared three recent Thousand Guineas winners including Stay With Me (2015), so any in-form filly from his Lindsay Park stables is worth a look at when doing the Thousand Guineas form.

Another factor that impacts the Thousand Guineas odds is the barrier draw.

Just one Thousand Guineas winner since 2004 has jumped from a double-digit barrier with Serious Speed (10 of 14 in 2007), so looking for the class runners drawn closer to the rails is a good Thousand Guineas betting tip.

The Thousand Guineas field attracts a gun field of three-year-old fillies, many stepping-up to a mile for the first time off a lead-up run in a race like the Thousand Guineas Prelude held a fortnight before.

Proven milers may also line-up in the Thousand Guineas field off a Sydney lead-up in the Flight Stakes (1600m).

2026 Thousand Guineas Nominations

The original 2026 Thousand Guineas nominations are taken by Racing Victoria in early October attracting around 200 young fillies eyeing a run in the Group 1. Thousand Guineas nominations are followed by first acceptances taken in the fourth week of October narrowing down the list of potential runners in the mile feature.

The 2026 Thousand Guineas nominations close on Tuesday the 8th of September.

The Thousand Guineas 2026 nominations attracted 110 hopeful fillies including recent Furious Stakes winner Bangkok Hottie and The Rosebud winner Chilly Girl.

View the full list of official 2026 Thousand Guineas nominations here.

2026 Thousand Guineas First Acceptances

The 2026 Thousand Guineas first acceptances close on Tuesday the 22nd of September.

2026 Thousand Guineas Field

The official 2026 Thousand Guineas Final Field & Barriers are set for release on the Wednesday leading-up to Caulfield Cup Day and will be listed in full below.

The Thousand Guineas 2026 field features a top-class line-up of three-year-old fillies including the widely drawn favourite Regal Ambition up notably in grade chasing a hat trick and Ciaron Maher’s six-length Group 2 Edward Manifold winner in the mud Saintly Dancer.

Thousand Guineas Barrier & Speedmap

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Rubi's Choice Midfield

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Sing Your Song Midfield

3

Grinzinger Heart Pace

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Saintly Dancer Off Pace

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Pretty Baby Midfield

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Salann Backmarker

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De Armas Off Pace

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Lara Antipova Pace

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Katoto invalid settling lengths

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Icelady Leader

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Regal Ambition Midfield

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Platinum Pearl Leader

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Over The Bridge Off Pace

Thousand Guineas History

The Thousand Guineas was first run in 1946 when Sweet Chime was victorious. It began as a principal race run over eight furlongs but was converted to 1600m in 1972 and reached Group 1 status in 1979. Notable Thousand Guineas winners over the years include Alinghi (2004), Miss Finland (2006), Atlantic Jewel (2011), and Global Glamour (2016).

Thousand Guineas Previous Race Winners

Thousand Guineas FAQs

What is the Thousand Guineas?
The Thousand Guineas is a Group 1 mile race for three-year-old fillies, run over 1600m at Caulfield during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.

When is the Thousand Guineas held?
The race is traditionally staged in October, forming a major highlight of Caulfield’s spring program. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday October 17.

Where is the Thousand Guineas run?
The event is held at Caulfield Racecourse, a track known for rewarding tactical speed and sharp acceleration around the home bend.

What distance is the Thousand Guineas?
The race is run over 1600 metres, providing a genuine test of class, tempo and stamina for emerging fillies.

How many horses run in the Thousand Guineas?
The Thousand Guineas typically assembles a full field of 16 runners, ensuring a deep and competitive Group 1 contest.

What type of fillies contest the Thousand Guineas?
Progressive fillies rising through 1200m–1400m lead-ups, often those showing strong sectionals and clear improvement with each run.

What are the key lead-up races?
The Atlantic Jewel Stakes, Jim Moloney Stakes, and Sydney’s early spring features provide the strongest form references.

Where can I find Thousand Guineas odds?
Updated odds are available as soon as markets open at Ladbrokes, with prices shifting based on trials, lead-up form, barriers and stable intent.

Is the Thousand Guineas a good betting race?
Yes — the Thousand Guineas is one of the most popular Group 1 betting races of the spring thanks to strong formlines, reliable trends and high-quality fields.