The Caulfield Autumn Classic is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 2 Thoroughbred horse race for horses three years old held under Set Weights conditions, over a distance of 1800 metres at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in February. Total prizemoney for the race is A$300,000.
History
Name
1957–1986 - Stanley Plate
1987–1990 - Caulfield Autumn Classic
1991 - Tattersalls Classic
1991–1997 - Caulfield Autumn Classic
1998–2000 - AAMI Classic
2001–2004 - Shannons Classic
2005–2006 - Caulfield Autumn Classic
2007 - National Jockey Celebration Day
2008 - Pol Roger Stakes
2009 - The Yalumba 160
2010 - The Yalumba 161
2011 - The Yalumba 162
2012 onwards - Caulfield Autumn Classic
Distance
1957–1970 - 11⁄4 miles (~2000 metres)
1971 - 11⁄8 (~1800 metres)
1972 - 11⁄4 miles (~2000 metres)
1973–1986 – 2000 metres
1987 onwards - 1800 metres
Grade
1957–1978 - Principal Race
1979–1988 - Listed Race
1989–1993 - Group 3
1994 onwards Group 2
Venue
In 1996 the event was held at Flemington Racecourse due to reconstruction of Caulfield Racecourse. In 2023 the race was held at Sandown Racecourse.