The 2000 Guineas is the first significant betting event of the UK flat race turf season, and all eyes will be on Newmarket for the 2024 renewal.
Over the years, the 2000 Guineas has been by some of the most famous flat horses in history, including Nashwan, Sea The Stars, and Frankel.
It is the first of five Classics - the others are the 1000 Guineas (for fillies only), the Epsom Derby, the Epsom Oaks (again, for fillies only), and the St Leger.
It’s a popular race for antepost punters during the winter months when turf racing is on hold, and this year, City Of Troy has been the horse supported into favouritism.
This year’s 2000 Guineas will take place on Saturday, May 4, at 3:35pm.
| Race Details | |
|---|---|
| When: | Saturday, May 4th - 3:35pm |
| Winner’s Prize: | £283,550 |
| Distance: | 1 mile |
| Race Type: | Group 1 |
| Age: | Three-year-old colts |
| Course: | Newmarket - Rowley Mile |
| Weights: | 9st 2lb |
| Where to Watch: | ITV Racing, Racing TV, Bookmaker Streams |
2000 Guineas Betting Offers & Free Bets
2000 Guineas Tips
Our tipping team of Alan Kelly, Charlie McCann, and Ed Quigley have their free 2000 Guineas tips on-site, with all three putting up selections at double-figure odds.
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2000 Guineas Betting Odds
For many, this year’s 2000 Guineas revolves around the unbeaten City Of Troy, a potential superstar in waiting for trainer Aidan O’Brien.
He demolished a top-quality field in the Dewhurst Stakes over seven furlongs on the Rowley Mile, leading O’Brien to describe him as the “best two-year-old I’ve ever trained”.
The intrigue lies in whether City Of Troy will maintain his upward trajectory as a three-year-old, which may lead many punters to consider opposing the odds-on favourite on race day.
What Happened Last Year?
Frankie Dettori won the 2000 Guineas for a fourth time in 2023, partnering Chaldean, a son of Frankel, to success in the opening Classic of the season.
Chaldean put in an emphatic finish to the race, pulling away in the final furlong to win by a length and three quarters from 125-1 shot Hi Royal in 2nd place.
The 13/8 favourite, Auguste Rodin, could only finish 12th for trainer Aidan O’Brien.
2000 Guineas Key Race Stats
- 12 of the last 12 winners had a rating of 109 or higher
- 11 of the previous 12 winners had at least one win in a Group race
- All 12 previous winners had at least two earlier flat wins
- Nine of the last 12 winners won on their last run before the 2000 Guineas
Previous Winners of the 2000 Guineas
We’ve listed the last 10 winners of the 2000 Guineas in the table below.
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Chaldean |
| 2022 | Coroebus |
| 2021 | Poetic Flame |
| 2020 | Kameko |
| 2019 | Magna Grecia |
| 2018 | Saxon Warrior |
| 2017 | Churchill |
| 2016 | Galileo Gold |
| 2015 | Gleneagles |
| 2014 | Night Of Thunder |
FAQs
When and where is the 2000 Guineas?
This year's 2000 Guineas will be run on Saturday, May 4th, at Newmarket Racecourse.
What is the prize money for the 2000 Guineas?
The winner of this year's 2000 Guineas will receive £283,550 in prize money.
Who won the 2000 Guineas in 2023?
The 2023 Guineas was won by Chaldean, trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by Frankie Dettori.
What time is this year's 2000 Guineas?
This year's 2000 Guineas is scheduled to go off at 3:35pm on Saturday, May 5th.
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