The Caulfield Cup is one of Australia’s most iconic Group 1 races, and this page is your complete guide to Caulfield Cup betting, Caulfield Cup odds, Caulfield Cup tips, and everything you need to follow the famous 2400m Caulfield Cup handicap at Races.com.au. As a key spring feature and a major lead-up to the Melbourne Cup, the Caulfield Cup attracts elite stayers, international raiders and proven handicap specialists chasing one of the richest and most prestigious prizes of the carnival. Punters can track Caulfield Cup weights, barrier draws, form updates, past winners and race day insights, with expert analysis designed to help you find value and stay ahead of the market.

Whether you’re looking for the latest 2026 Caulfield Cup odds, futures plays or race day predictions, Races.com.au delivers everything you need to bet confidently on the Caulfield Cup through Ladbrokes this spring.

2026 Caulfield Cup Results

Stay tuned for the official 2026 Caulfield Cup results and finishing order and to see what star stayer could have the Melbourne Cup in sight this spring.

• 1st: TBD
• 2nd: TBD
• 3rd: TBD
• 4th: TBD

View past Caulfield Cup results and see what horses have won the Caulfield Cup throughout history by visiting our dedicated Caulfield Cup Results Page.

Caulfield Cup Tips

Stay tuned for our expert 2026 Caulfield Cup tips, best bets for the Cup, exotic selections and Caulfield Cup Same Race Multi selections.

Caulfield Cup News

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The Caulfield Cup is one of the world’s toughest handicap races and is run over 2400m at Caulfield Racecourse in Victoria during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. The highlight of the Caulfield Cup Carnival, the race offers $6.55 million in total prize money as of 2026 making it the world’s richest mile and a half handicap race.

Caulfield Cup Day traditionally runs on the third Saturday in October and is the first of the ‘Big 3’ Spring Majors followed by the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup. Caulfield Cup Day in Melbourne is run on the same date as Sydney’s $20 million The Everest – the richest turf race in the world – held at Royal Randwick Racecourse.

In 2024 trainer Ciaron Maher made history winning both The Everest in Sydney with Bella Nipotina and the Caulfield Cup in Melbourne with Duke De Sessa.

The Caulfield Cup is regarded as one of the key lead-up races to the iconic Melbourne Cup run over the two miles at Flemington on the first Tuesday of November.

The major Spring Cup’s double has been achieved by 13 horses including Let’s Elope in 1991, Doriemus in 1995, Might and Power in 1997, Ethereal in 2001, Without A Fight in 2023, and most recently Half Yours (2025).

In 2022 the Caulfield Cup form was franked with the runner-up Gold Trip going on to win that year’s Melbourne Cup for the Maher/Eustace stable.

Gold Trip returned carrying the 58.5kg top-weight in the 2023 Caulfield Cup and finished a brave third behind the Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained winner Without A Fight who went on to become the latest stayer to do the Caulfield Cup – Melbourne Cup double.

The best Caulfield Cup betting tips each year use the Caulfield Cup form guide as the reference point and consider things like the lead-up runs, distance record, jockey, trainer and barrier of the contender.

The best Caulfield Cup tips can be found right here at Races.com.au in the week leading up to the $6.55 million classic. Early Caulfield Cup betting tips to consider for your futures bet on the race include looking at the horses with proven form over 2400m, Group 1 winners with the class to hold off their rivals in the Caulfield Cup field and the best performers out of last season’s carnivals.

Get our full Caulfield Cup tips and read a detailed Caulfield Cup betting preview complete with exotic Caulfield Cup betting selections on our dedicated Caulfield Cup Tips Page.

2026 Caulfield Cup Betting

The best 2026 Caulfield Cup odds are already open at bookmakers around the country like Ladbrokes with all-in prices on the possible Caulfield Cup horses on offer. Caulfield Cup betting odds firm as the official nominations and acceptance stages take place over the coming weeks.

Stayers that performed well over the past season dominate futures Caulfield Cup odds including runners that finished in the money in the previous year’s Caulfield Cup trifecta. Also high up the Caulfield Cup markets are dour stayers with winning form over the mile and a half or further as well as star international gallopers looking to make the trip to Melbourne for a shot at the Spring Cups.

The latest Caulfield Cup 2026 betting markets looking to line-up in the world’s richest mile and a half handicap on will be detailed here at Races.com.au along with links to the best 2026 Caulfield Cup odds at Ladbrokes as soon as betting on the race is open.

Incentivise ($2.30 in 2021) and Half Yours ($2.50 in 2025) are the latest favourites in Caulfield Cup betting to win.

In 2022 Smokin’ Romans jumped the $3.70 Caulfield Cup favourite but never got into clear running an only managed to run 2.3 lengths back seventh behind the upset winner Durston ($18).

The 2023 Caulfield Cup favourite was UK raider West Wind Blows ($5.50) who finished a close second to Without A Fight ($8.50).

The 2024 Caulfield Cup favourite was the Chris Waller-trained Buckaroo ($3.80) who ran 1.25 lengths back second to $11 winner Duke De Sessa.

Caulfield Cup Exotic Betting

Caulfield Cup betting is big business and a lot of fun for punters, as it is the first of the major Melbourne Spring Carnival races. Many punters place a Caulfield Cup-Melbourne Cup double on the event, but plenty of action is still seen on exotic bets, with many a punter placing a Caulfield Cup trifecta, Caulfield Cup exacta, Caulfield Cup quinella, or Caulfield Cup First Four bet. If you want to improve your chances, be sure to check out our Caulfield Cup betting section.

Caulfield Cup Field

2026 Caulfield Cup Form Guide

The Caulfield Cup form guide is the punter’s essential deep dive into every runner contesting Australia’s premier 2400m handicap. Because the Caulfield Cup regularly attracts elite stayers, international raiders and proven Melbourne Cup types, the form guide becomes the key tool for understanding which horses are weighted well, suited to the Caulfield circuit, and ready to peak on one of the biggest spring stages.

What Punters Should Look for in the Caulfield Cup Form Guide:

• Handicap weights — The Caulfield Cup is a true handicap, so weight relative to class is crucial. Look for horses well in at the weights or those proven under big imposts.
• 2400m staying credentials — Genuine staying form is non-negotiable. Horses with strong 2000–2400m performances, especially in Group races, are major players.
• Caulfield track suitability — Caulfield’s tighter turns and shorter home straight reward horses with tactical speed and the ability to build momentum early.
• Lead-up form lines — The Turnbull Stakes, Herbert Power, Naturalism and overseas staying races are the most reliable guides. Look for horses improving with each run.
• International form — Overseas stayers often arrive with strong ratings. Understanding their European or Japanese form relative to Australian benchmarks is key.
• Barrier draw impact — Inside to midfield gates are ideal at Caulfield. Wide draws can be overcome, but only with tactical speed or a positive ride.
• Tempo and map — The Caulfield Cup can be genuinely run. Identifying leaders, on-pacers and swoopers helps punters understand who maps for the right run.
• Sectional strength — Horses producing strong late splits in lead-ups often peak at 2400m.
• Stable intent — Top stables target the Caulfield Cup months in advance. Horses set specifically for the race often show sharp improvement at the right time.

FULL 2026 CAULFIELD CUP FORM GUIDE

The Caulfield Cup form guide details every fact and statistic on the horses in the field you need to know to place a successful bet on the Group 1 spring staying classic.

Details like the Caulfield Cup jockeys, trainers, barriers, weights and lead-up form of the horses are found on the form guide. For more information on how to read and use the Caulfield Cup Form Guide follow the link to our dedicated page. Remember, the Caulfield Cup form guide doesn’t come out until the official field of final acceptances is released the week leading up to Caulfield Cup Day.

Caulfield Cup 2026 Field

• 2026 Caulfield Cup Nominations: Close on Tuesday the 18th of August 2026 – attracted 124 early entries.
• 2026 Caulfield Cup First Acceptances: Close on Tuesday the 22nd of September 2026
• 2026 Caulfield Cup Second Acceptances: Close on Tuesday the 6th of October 2026
• 2026 Caulfield Cup Final Field: Released 9:00am (local time) on Tuesday the 13th of October 2026

The Caulfield Cup field attracts the season’s best stayers from both Australian and international racing stables. Many of the horses in the Caulfield Cup field are looking to stretch out to the two miles of the iconic Melbourne Cup (3200m) on the first Tuesday of November at Flemington.

Good lead-up races into the Caulfield Cup each spring including the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington that produced the 2016 winner Jameka (2nd) and Verry Elleegant (2020) who did the double, and the Group 1 Caulfield Stakes. Incentivise (2021) was the last stayer to complete the Turnbull Stakes – Caulfield Cup double.

Duke De Sessa (4th in 2024) and Half Yours (4th in 2025) are the latest Caulfield Cup winners to come via the Turnbull Stakes. 

Horses coming into the Caulfield Cup field via a Sydney Spring Racing Carnival run traditionally have contested the Group 1 The Metropolitan (2400m) at Royal Randwick three weeks earlier. Both Railings (2005) and Tawqeet (2006) came off a The Metropolitan win before their respective victories in the Caulfield Cup. More recently the 2021 The Metropolitan winning mare Montefilia ran a brave fourth in that year’s Caulfield Cup results.

In 2024 The Metropolitan winner Land Legend ran third in that year’s Caulfield Cup trifecta next start.

In 2022 Durston improved on a lead-up sixth in The Metropolitan before his upset Caulfield Cup success for Team Waller.

In 2023 Without A Fight won the Caulfield Cup fresh off a first-up lead-up in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at the track the month before.

Visit our Caulfield Cup Field page to stay up to date with all the latest on the possible Caulfield Cup horses this spring.

2026 Caulfield Cup Weights

The Caulfield Cup 2026 Weights close in early September and are announced by Racing Victoria’s chief handicapper Greg Carpenter along with those for the Melbourne Cup.

Incentivise (55.5kg in 2021) was the last top-weight to win the Caulfield Cup.

Gold Trip was the 2022 Caulfield Cup top-weight carrying 57.5kg and was brave running second behind Durston who carried just 51.5kg to victory.

Gold Trip (58.5kg) carried the 2023 Caulfield Cup top-weight to finish a brave third.

2026 Caulfield Cup Nominations

The Caulfield Cup 2026 Nominations close in early to mid-August and are taken by Racing Victoria on the same day as those for the iconic Melbourne Cup race.

The 2026 Caulfield Cup nominations closed on Tuesday August 18, 2026.

The 2026 Caulfield Cup nominations attracted 124 top-line spring stayers led in all-in betting by Bjorn Baker’s Australian Derby winner Green Spaces and the Chris Waller-trained Ranvet / Tancred Stakes double winning mare from the autumn Aeliana.

Click here to view the complete list of 2026 Caulfield Cup nominees.

2026 Caulfield Cup First Acceptances

The first round of Caulfield Cup acceptances close in late September about a month after the nominations are taken and begins to narrow down the list of potential stayers running in the $5 million spring classic.

The 2026 Caulfield Cup first acceptances close on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

Click here to view the full list of 2026 Caulfield Cup first acceptors.

2026 Caulfield Cup Second Acceptances

The 2026 Caulfield Cup second acceptances are taken on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Click here to view the full list of 2026 Caulfield Cup second acceptors.

2026 Caulfield Cup Field

The official 2026 Caulfield Cup Final Field & Barriers are set for release on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in full below.

Caulfield Cup History

Caulfield Cup Prize Money

Below is a list of prize money and trophies for the Caulfield Cup. Total stakes: $6,550,000.

1st $3,300,000, 2nd $800,000, 3rd $400,000, 4th $220,000, 5th $170,000, 6th $130,000, 7th $125,000, 8th $125,000, 9th $125,000, 10th $125,000, 11th $60,000, 12th $60,000, 13th $6,000, 14th $60,000, 15th $60,000, 16th $60,000, 17th $60,000, 18th $60,000

Caulfield Cup Previous Race Winners

Previous Caulfield Cup Results

The open nature of the Caulfield Cup means that many horses have run in the race multiple times and performed well. We offer both a Caulfield Cup results page and a Caulfield Cup winners page, which are designed to help you use those previous Caulfield Cup results to inform your bets on this year’s race.

Recent Caulfield Cup winners and placegetters dating back to the year 2000 are detailed in the below table.

Caulfield Cup FAQs

What is the Caulfield Cup?
The Caulfield Cup is a premier Group 1 2400m handicap run at Caulfield Racecourse during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival and is one of Australia’s most prestigious staying races.

When is the Caulfield Cup held?
The race is traditionally run in mid-October, forming a key pillar of Caulfield Cup Week and a major lead?up to the Melbourne Cup. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday October 17.

What distance is the Caulfield Cup?
The Caulfield Cup is run over 2400 metres, testing stamina, tactical speed and the ability to handle a fast-run handicap.

Is the Caulfield Cup a handicap race?
Yes — it is one of Australia’s most famous Group 1 handicaps, with weights allocated based on past performances.

How many horses run in the Caulfield Cup?
The race typically features a full field of 18 runners, plus emergencies, making it one of the deepest staying contests of the spring.

What type of horses contest the Caulfield Cup?
Proven stayers, emerging 2400m talents, and highly-rated international raiders regularly target the race, often as part of a Melbourne Cup campaign.

What are the key Caulfield Cup lead-up races?
The Turnbull Stakes, Naturalism Stakes, Herbert Power, and major overseas staying races are the most reliable form indicators.

Where can I find Caulfield Cup odds?
Caulfield Cup betting markets open early in spring, with odds shifting based on lead-up form, weights, international arrivals and barrier draws. For the best 2026 Caulfield Cup odds, head to Ladbrokes.

Is the Caulfield Cup a good betting race?
Absolutely — its deep fields, handicap conditions and strong historical trends make it one of the most popular and value rich Group 1 betting races of the year.