Caulfield Cup.

How to bet on the Caulfield Cup with Bet Right

The Caulfield Cup is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated events in the Australian horse racing calendar, often seen as the perfect lead-up to the iconic Melbourne Cup. It is typically held in early to mid-October during the Caulfield Cup Racing Carnival, and is classified as a Group 1 race at the Caulfield Racecourse. Offering a lucrative prize pool of $5 million, the winning horse's connections will walk away with a staggering $3 million, along with trophies valued at $150,000 awarded to the jockey, trainer, owner, and strapper, making it one of the most sought-after titles in racing. The race spans a challenging 2400 metres and typically attracts some of the best middle-distance horses, many of whom go on to compete in the Melbourne Cup just weeks later. Since its inception in 1879, when Newminster took the inaugural title, the Caulfield Cup has become a true test of stamina and speed, with four-year-olds proving the most successful age group, having won 49 out of the 144 races to date. Interestingly, mares have found victory elusive, with only five wins since 1996, making them less favored by punters. Another key factor is weight, as most winners tend to weigh under 55 kg. In 2024, Duke De Sessa secured the win in one of the event's most impressive runs by consistently leading by as much as four lengths ahead of tough competitors like Buckaroo. This year, as always, the Caulfield Cup promises to be a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the very best in horse racing talent.

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Recent Results

In the past few events, the Caulfield Cup has continued its legacy of top-notch action and results. Here are some of the recent winners:

2026 - TBD, Saturday 17th October

2025 - Half Yours

2024 - Duke De Sessa

2023 - Without A Fight

2022 - Durston

2021 - Incentivise

2020 - Verry Elleegant

2019 - Mer De Glace

2018 - Best Solution

2017 - Boom Time

2016 - Jameka

2015 - Mongolian Khan

2014 - Admire Rakti

2013 - Fawkner

2012 - Dunaden

2011 - Southern Speed

2010 - Descarado