| Group 3 race | |
| Location | Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1985 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred |
| Sponsor | Neds (2022) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1,400 metres |
| Surface | Turf |
| Qualification | Three year old colts and geldings |
| Weight | Set weights and penalties |
| Purse | $300,000 (2022) |
| Bonuses | Winner is exempt from ballot for Caulfield Guineas |
The Caulfield Guineas Prelude is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for colts and geldings aged three years old, under set weights and penalties conditions over a distance of 1400 metres, held at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in late September. Total prize money for the race is A$300,000.[1] This event is a preparation race for the prestigious Group 1 Caulfield Guineas later in October at Caulfield.