The $1 million Australian Guineas is a Group 1 mile race for three-year-olds run at Flemington Racecourse during the Melbourne Autumn Racing Carnival.
2024 Australian Guineas Results
- 1st: #12 Southport Tycoon
- 2nd: #2 Veight
- 3rd: #1 Riff Rocket
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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 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 Australian Guineas winner is now guaranteed a start in the All Star Mile field as of 2024.
The 2022 Australian Guineas form was franked with the winner Hitotsu, who had won Flemington’s VRC Derby the spring prior, going on to win Sydney’s Group 1 Australian Derby next start.
The 2023 Australian Guineas runner-up Attrition franked the form going on to win the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) that spring at Caulfield.
The 2024 Australian Guineas ran on Saturday March 2nd, 2024 at Flemington offering the winner a guaranteed start in the All-Star Mile and was taken out in an upset by the Ciaron Maher-trained Southport Tycoon ($19).
| Australian Guineas 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Date: | Saturday March 2nd, 2024 |
| Track: | Flemington Racecourse |
| Distance: | 1600m |
| Race Type: | 3YO Set Weights |
| Status: | Group 1 |
| Prize Money: | $1 million |
2024 Australian Guineas Results
- 1st: #12 Southport Tycoon ($19)
- 2nd: #2 Veight
- 3rd: #1 Riff Rocket
The forgotten Ciaron Maher-trained Southport Tycoon ($19) showed plenty of fight to pop off the back of Veight late and charge home off a peach of a ride by Jamie Kah to salute in the 2024 Australian Guineas results and secure a spot in the upcoming All-Star Mile field.
Click here to read more on the big upset victory by Southport Tycoon in the Australian Guineas 2024.
2024 Australian Guineas Results & Finishing Order
| Finish | No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin | Bar. | Weight | Penalty | Starting Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | SOUTHPORT TYCOON | Ciaron Maher | Ms Jamie Kah | 4 | 57kg | $19 | |||
| 2 | 2 | VEIGHT | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Damian Lane | 1.25L | 6 | 57kg | $4.80 | ||
| 3 | 1 | RIFF ROCKET | Chris Waller | Craig Williams | 2.25L | 9 | 57kg | $2.50F | ||
| 4 | 15 | QUINTESSA (NZ) | Mark Walker | Michael Dee | 2.65L | 8 | 55kg | $21 | ||
| 5 | 10 | VERDAD | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | Jye McNeil | 3.65L | 3 | 57kg | $18 | ||
| 6 | 14 | HEY FAT CAT | Robbie Laing | Ethan Brown | 3.75L | 1 | 57kg | $26 | ||
| 7 | 6 | CAP FERRAT | Chris Waller | Joshua Parr | 3.95L | 2 | 57kg | $26 | ||
| 8 | 13 | OTAGO (NZ) | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Ben Melham | 4.25L | 5 | 57kg | $26 | ||
| 9 | 11 | SNOW PATROL (NZ) | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Blake Shinn | 5L | 7 | 57kg | $13 | ||
| 10 | 3 | KING COLORADO | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 5.4L | 11 | 57kg | $9 | ||
| 11 | 4 | APULIA | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Luke Currie | 5.5L | 14 | 57kg | $61 | ||
| 12 | 5 | ZIPAWAY | Neville Parnham | Steven Parnham | 7.5L | 10 | 57kg | $21 | ||
| 13 | 8 | RUN HARRY RUN | Michael Moroney | Daniel Stackhouse | 7.6L | 15 | 57kg | $101 | ||
| 14 | 9 | SUNSETS | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | John Allen | 8.35L | 12 | 57kg | $61 | ||
| 15 | 7 | THE PENDRAGON (NZ) | Michael Moroney | Jordan Childs | 10.1L | 13 | 57kg | $31 | ||
| 16 | 16 | VIESTE | Benjamin Smith | Fred Kersley | 15.6L | 16 | 55kg | $201 | ||
| 17e | MAH ALI | Benjamin Smith | Fred Kersley | 0 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 Australian Guineas Betting Odds
The latest Australian Guineas 2024 betting odds provided by Ladbrokes.com.au will be published below complete with market links as soon as released.
Favourites in Australian Guineas betting have an excellent recent record with five saluting from 2007-2021 including most recently: Hey Doc (2017), Mystic Journey (2019) and Alligator Blood (2020).
In 2021 Lunar Fox made history as the country’s longest-priced Group 1 winner with a 300/1 upset in the Australian Guineas. In 2023 100/1 pop Japanese Emperor ran a close third in the Australian Guineas results.
There was a notable upset in 2024 with Southport Tycoon saluting at $19 Australian Guineas odds despite to good lead-up runs.
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2024 Australian Guineas Form
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2024 Australian Guineas Tips
Stay tuned for our exclusive Australian Guineas 2024 Tips on the million-dollar mile showdown this autumn.
- To Win: #1 Riff Rocket ($2.35 at time of publish) – BET NOW
This year’s Australian Guineas boasts a stellar field, but I’m confident in backing Chris Waller’s rising star, Riff Rocket. He impressed in the Group 3 CS Hayes with a win fresh over 1400m, and will only excel with the added distance. His elite track record, a strong CS Hayes form history, a good draw, and C. Williams in the saddle make him a force to be reckoned with. Riff Rocket has the momentum to extend his winning streak to a mile – I’m firmly in his corner.
2024 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 2024 Australian Guineas field and barriers are released on Wednesday the 28th of February, 2024 and will be published in full below.
The Australian Guineas 2024 final field has drawn an outstanding line-up of youngsters including the Chris Waller-trained CS Hayes winner first-up Riff Rocket and runner-up in that same key lead-up King Colorado.
Click here to read more on the key runners in the 2024 Australian Guineas field and betting markets.
| No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17x12121x1 | RIFF ROCKET | Chris Waller | Craig Williams | 9 | 57kg | 107 | ||
| 2 | 14x1525x14 | VEIGHT | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Damian Lane | 6 | 57kg | 105 | ||
| 3 | 11x9740x22 | KING COLORADO | Ciaron Maher | Mark Zahra | 12 | 57kg | 96 | ||
| 4 | 42x128412x | APULIA | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | Luke Currie | 15 | 57kg | 100 | ||
| 5 | 43x11413x3 | ZIPAWAY | Neville Parnham | Steven Parnham | 10 | 57kg | 100 | ||
| 6 | 335x9732x6 | CAP FERRAT | Chris Waller | Joshua Parr | 2 | 57kg | 85 | ||
| 7 | 44×01112 | THE PENDRAGON (NZ) | Michael Moroney | Jordan Childs | 14 | 57kg | 95 | ||
| 8 | 6111×9 | RUN HARRY RUN | Michael Moroney | Daniel Stackhouse | 16 | 57kg | 88 | ||
| 9 | x52512413x | SUNSETS | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | John Allen | 13 | 57kg | 90 | ||
| 10 | 12625×3 | VERDAD | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | Jye McNeil | 3 | 57kg | 81 | ||
| 11 | 134×1 | SNOW PATROL (NZ) | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Blake Shinn | 7 | 57kg | 90 | ||
| 12 | 1129×22 | SOUTHPORT TYCOON | Ciaron Maher | Ms Jamie Kah | 4 | 57kg | 90 | ||
| 13 | 114 | OTAGO (NZ) | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | Ben Melham | 5 | 57kg | 74 | ||
| 14 | 6086×11455 | HEY FAT CAT | Robbie Laing | Ethan Brown | 1 | 57kg | 81 | ||
| 15 | 1x11x2214 | QUINTESSA (NZ) | Mark Walker | Michael Dee | 8 | 55kg | 105 | ||
| 16 | 91908×3 | VIESTE | Benjamin Smith | Brock Ryan | 17 | 55kg | 64 | ||
| 17e | x5167669x2 | MAH ALI | Benjamin Smith | Fred Kersley | 11 | 55kg | 63 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2024 Australian Guineas Nominations
The 2024 Australian Guineas nominations close on Monday February 26, 2024 and will be published below as soon as available.
The Australian Guineas 2024 nominations feature 21 three-year-old milers led in all-in betting by Chris Waller’s VRC Derby champ Riff Rocket who was excellent first-up winning the Group 3 CS Hayes (1400m) here.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Ballot | Weight | True Weight | Penalty | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 011x5158x2 | MILITARIZE (NZ) | C | 3 | Chris Waller | 1 | 57kg | 110 | ||
| 2 | 17x12121x1 | RIFF ROCKET | G | 3 | Chris Waller | 2 | 57kg | 107 | ||
| 3 | 14x1525x14 | VEIGHT | C | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 3 | 57kg | 105 | ||
| 4 | 1x11x2214 | QUINTESSA (NZ) | F | 3 | Mark Walker | 4 | 55kg | 104 | ||
| 5 | 42x128412x | APULIA | C | 3 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | 5 | 57kg | 100 | ||
| 6 | 43x11413x3 | ZIPAWAY | G | 3 | Neville Parnham | 6 | 57kg | 100 | ||
| 7 | 11x9740x22 | KING COLORADO | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 7 | 57kg | 96 | ||
| 8 | 44×01112 | THE PENDRAGON (NZ) | G | 3 | Michael Moroney | 8 | 57kg | 95 | ||
| 9 | x52512413x | SUNSETS | C | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 9 | 57kg | 90 | ||
| 10 | 134×1 | SNOW PATROL (NZ) | G | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 10 | 57kg | 90 | ||
| 11 | 1129×22 | SOUTHPORT TYCOON | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 11 | 57kg | 90 | ||
| 12 | 6111×9 | RUN HARRY RUN | G | 3 | Michael Moroney | 12 | 57kg | 88 | ||
| 13 | 335x9732x6 | CAP FERRAT | C | 3 | Chris Waller | 13 | 57kg | 85 | ||
| 14 | 111 | IMMEDIACY (NZ) | G | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 14 | 57kg | 84 | ||
| 15 | 12625×3 | VERDAD | G | 3 | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | 15 | 57kg | 81 | ||
| 16 | 317×13 | LES VAMPIRES | C | 3 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 16 | 57kg | 81 | ||
| 17 | 6086×11455 | HEY FAT CAT | G | 3 | Robbie Laing | 17 | 57kg | 81 | ||
| 18 | 30413x00x0 | TANNHAUSER | C | 3 | Chris Waller | 18 | 57kg | 79 | ||
| 19 | 114 | OTAGO (NZ) | G | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 19 | 57kg | 74 | ||
| 20 | 91908×3 | VIESTE | F | 3 | Benjamin Smith | 20 | 55kg | 64 | ||
| 21 | x5167669x2 | MAH ALI | F | 3 | Benjamin Smith | 21 | 55kg | 63 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
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).
Australian Group 1 history was made in 2021 when Lunar Fox ($301) became the country’s longest-priced Group 1 winner in the Australian Guineas results.
Hitotsu also made Australian Guineas history in 2022 becoming the event’s maiden first-up winner and the third Victoria Derby champion to return and win the mile classic.
In 2023 the 38th edition of the Australian Guineas was marred by a dramatic race fall, with jockeys Ethan Brown (Maximillius) and Mark Zahra (Holymanz) thrown from their horses.
Recent Australian Guineas Winners
See below for a full list of Australian Guineas results & winners dating back to 2000.
| Year | Place | Horse | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Australian Guineas |
1st | Southport Tycoon | 1 minute 35.48 seconds |
| 2nd | Veight | ||
| 3rd | Riff Rocket | ||
| 2023 Australian Guineas |
1st | Legarto | 1 minute 36.34 seconds |
| 2nd | Attrition | ||
| 3rd | Japanese Emperor | ||
| 2022 Australian Guineas |
1st | Hitotsu | 1 minute 36.88 seconds |
| 2nd | Lightsaber | ||
| 3rd | Bon’s A Pearla | ||
| 2021 Australian Guineas |
1st | Lunar Fox | 1 minute 35.86 seconds |
| 2nd | Cherry Tortoni | ||
| 3rd | Tagaloa | ||
| 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 | ||
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