1000 Guineas 2009

The 1000 Guineas is a one-mile, Group 1 flat race for three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It’s the fillies’ equivalent of the colts’ 2000 Guineas, both of which are run each year on the Rowley Mile Course at the Newmarket Racecourse.

2009 Stan James Guineas Festival

The 2009 Stan James Guineas Festival at Newmarket will see the 1000 Guineas raced on Sunday, 3 May – the day after its counterpart, the 2000 Guineas, is raced. In addition to the feature Guineas races, the Stan James Guineas Festival includes six supporting races on each day of the festival.

Racing starts on 2 May, the Festival Saturday and day of the 2000 Guineas.Th e 1000 Guineas will be raced on the Festival Sunday.

For directions to the Newmarket Racecourse for the 2009 Stan James Guineas Festival, check our 1000 Guineas travel page. Visit the Guineas 1000 tickets page for ticket options.

1000 Guineas History

1000 Guineas history goes back to 28 April 1814, when the first race was run at Newmarket. After the 2000 Guineas, the 1000 Guineas is the second earliest of the five British Classic races, which also include the Epsom Oaks, Epsom Derby and St. Leger Stakes races.

The 1000 Guineas takes its name from the original prize fund offered for the race – a hefty purse for the early 1800s, with one guinea equivalent to about £1.05.

Today, the total purse for the 1000 Guineas is a substantial £350,000. With greater equality between the genders, the 1000 Guineas and 2000 Guineas races now have equal prize funds.

1000 Guineas Betting 2009

Each year, 1000 Guineas odds are eagerly awaited as thousands of racing fans start considering their favourites for this classic race. Before placing your bets for 2009, check our 1000 Guineas betting tips and guidelines.

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