The Thousand Guineas is a

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horse race for three year old fillies at

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run over a distance of 1600 metres at

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in early October. Total prize money for the race is A$1,000,000.

History

Between 1988 and 2013 the race was scheduled on the second day of the

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Spring Carnival which is held on a Wednesday but it was moved to the first day in 2014. Prior to 1988 the race was run on the third day of the carnival on the

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racecard.

Distance

* 1946–1971 - 1 mile (~1600 metres) * 1972 onwards - 1600 metres

Grade

* 1946–1978 - Principal Race * 1979 onwards - Group 1

1950 Racebook

File:1950 VATC Caulfield Cup Racebook P1.jpg, Front page 1950 VATC Caulfield Cup racebook. File:1950 VATC Caulfield Cup Racebook P2.jpg, 1950 VATC Caulfield Cup raceday officials. File:1950 VATC One Thousand Guineas Racebook P1.jpg, 1950 One Thousand Guineas page showing starters & results. File:1950 VATC One Thousand Guineas Racebook P2.jpg, 1950 One Thousand Guineas page showing the winner, True Course. File:1950 VATC Caulfield Cup Racebook P6.jpg, Back cover showing Railway Arrangements and charges at the entrance gates.

Winners

* 2022 - Madame Pommery * 2021 - Yearning * 2020 - Odeum * 2019 - Flit * 2018 - Amphitrite * 2017 - Aloisia * 2016 - Global Glamour * 2015 - Stay With Me * 2014 - Amicus * 2013 - Guelph * 2012 - Commanding Jewel * 2011 -

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* 2010 - Yosei * 2009 - Irish Lights * 2008 - Gallica * 2007 - Serious Speed * 2006 -

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* 2005 - Mnemosyne * 2004 -

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* 2003 - Special Harmony * 2002 - Macedon Lady * 2001 - Magical Miss * 2000 - All Time High * 1999 - Shizu * 1998 - Inaflury * 1997 - Lady Of The Pines * 1996 - Dashing Eagle * 1995 - Shame * 1994 - Northwood Plume * 1993 - Arborea * 1992 - Azzurro * 1991 - Richfield Lady * 1990 - Whisked * 1989 - Tristanagh * 1988 - Riverina Charm * 1987 - Bianco Flyer * 1986 - Magic Flute * 1985 - Shankhill Lass * 1984 - Goleen * 1983 - Perfect Bliss * 1982 - Rom’s Stiletto * 1981 - Copperama * 1980 - Biscadale * 1979 - Brava Jeannie * 1978 - Kapalaran * 1977 - Princess Talaria * 1976 - Savoir * 1975 - Toy Show * 1974 - Sufficient * 1973 - Just Topic * 1972 - Toltrice * 1971 - What’s The Verdict * 1970 - Tango Miss * 1969 - Wood Court Inn * 1968 - Our Faith * 1967 - Begonia Bell * 1966 - Cendrillon * 1965 - Gipsy Queen * 1964 - Reveille * 1963 - †Heirloom / Anna Rose * 1962 - Regal Peace * 1961 - Indian Summer * 1960 -

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* 1959 - Chaise * 1958 - But Beautiful * 1957 - Goldenway * 1956 - Bendrum * 1955 - Brimses * 1954 - Lady Mogambo * 1953 - Olympic Girl * 1952 - Trunnion * 1951 - Golden Chariot * 1950 - True Course * 1949 - Chicquita * 1948 - Siren Song * 1947 - Nizam’s Ring * 1946 - Sweet Chime † Dead heat

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