The Thousand Guineas is a Group One three-year-old classic event for Fillies run over 1600 metres and is held on the middle day of the week long Caulfield Spring racing carnival which takes place each October. The Thousand Guineas is raced at set weights for three-year-old fillies and has been won over the years by some quality females, including Miss Finland, Alinghi and Shame.

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The Thousand Guineas
Race Name:	Thousand Guineas
When it is run:	Saturday 15 October 2008
Where it is run:	Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield, Melbourne
Distance of race:	1600 metres
Type of race:	3yo Set weights: 55.5kg
Status of race:	Group One
Prizemoney:	$503,000
2008 Result:	1. Gallica 2. Cats Whisker 3. Glowlamp

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The Thousand Guineas is the major race for 3yo fillies over the Caulfield spring carnival and is often dominated by the premier filly of the spring who more often than not will be favourite and duly salute. The race is a top guide to the upcoming 2000m and beyond fillies stayng races, the Wakeful Stakes and Crown Oaks, and has prizemoney of $503,000. Gallica won the 2008 Thousand Guineas..