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The Caulfield Cup Quinella is one of the most popular and straightforward exotic betting options on Australia’s premier staying handicap, requiring punters to successfully select the first two horses to finish the Group 1 Caulfield Cup in any order. Run over 2400 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, the iconic spring feature regularly attracts a world-class field of local and international stayers, making the Caulfield Cup quinella an attractive betting alternative for those looking to secure a larger dividend than a traditional win or place wager.

Analysing the latest Caulfield Cup form guide, barrier draw, weights, jockey bookings, and key lead-up races can help punters identify the runners most likely to fill the top two positions.

On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about Caulfield Cup quinella betting, including past quinella results, dividend trends, betting strategies, and expert insights into the leading contenders. Whether you’re searching for the best Caulfield Cup quinella tips, historical quinella payouts, or information on how to place a quinella bet, this guide provides a valuable starting point for one of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival’s most popular exotic wagers.

2026 Caulfield Cup Quinella Results

See below for the official Caulfield Cup 2026 quinella results from Saturday October 17, 2026.

• 1st: No. 4 Kingswood ($26)
• 2nd: No. 12 Saint George

2026 Caulfield Cup Exotics Results*

Market	Results	QLD	NSW	VIC
Quinella	4-12	134.60	134.60	134.60
Exacta	4-12	270.90	270.90	270.90
Trifecta	4-12-7	2764.90	2764.90	2764.90
First Four	4-12-7-2	19603.70	19603.70	19603.70
Running Double	2-4	757.80	757.80	757.80

2026 Caulfield Cup Exotics: The 2026 Caulfield Cup was won by Kingswood (17) for trainer Gavin Bedggood and jockey John Allen, defeating Saint George (2), while Enfjaar (1) ran third and Cosmic Crusader (14) finished fourth in a memorable result. The race produced enormous returns for exotics punters, with the Quinella (4-12) paying $134.60, the Exacta (4-12) returning $270.90, and the Trifecta (4-12-7) delivering a massive $2,764.90. Those who landed the full First Four (4-12-7-2) collected a huge $19,603.70, while the Running Double (2-4) paid $757.80.

*results courtesy of Ladbrokes

If you are after a top Caulfield Cup exotic bet type to test your racing knowledge this Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival, placing a Caulfield Cup quinella is the way to go. A Caulfield Cup quinella is the simplest of the exotic bets, involving only two horses and disregarding their exact order of arrival. For a successful Caulfield Cup quinella, you pick the first two runners to cross the finish line in any order.

In 2026 the following two runners formed the winning Caulfield Cup quinella:

• No. 4 Kingswood ($26)
• No. 12 Saint George

Note that it does not affect the Caulfield Cup quinella whether Saint George or the shock 25/1 winner Kingswood actually came first or second, as long as they were the first two runners across the line.

A winning Caulfield Cup quinella offers a great pay-out. Depending on the value of the overall race, you stand to win $50 or more for every $1 invested in your Caulfield Cup quinella.

How To Pick a Caulfield Cup Quinella

To place your Caulfield Cup quinella, you need to pick the two runners you believe will be the first two home. As the order of arrival does not matter, picking the Caulfield Cup quinella is not quite as stressful as choosing runners for a trifecta or exacta bet. However, a Caulfield Cup quinella is still a challenge and requires a bit of research on your part if you want to make an informed wager.

It is always a good idea to do a little research on the horses on your personal Caulfield Cup quinella shortlist, rather than just to go on gut feeling. As you need to identify the two best runners in the field for your Caulfield Cup quinella, knowing as much as possible about each runner is imperative for a successful bet. If you need a little help getting started with your research, check out our dedicated pages on Caulfield Cup tips and reading the Caulfield Cup form guide, which will give you handy hints to help you make better betting choices.

Where To Place a Caulfield Cup Quinella

You can place bets on the Caulfield Cup using an online bookmaker like Ladbrokes, which is by far the most convenient option when it comes to placing a Caulfield Cup quinella.

Online bookmakers such as Ladbrokes are not limited by business hours nor bound by location. Once you sign up as a member with an online bookmaker you can place your Caulfield Cup quinella – and all other bets – whenever it suits you, no matter where you are.

Novice punters will find betting with online bookmakers especially easy, as the Internet bookies often offer step-by-step guides to placing exotic bets to make sure you are not placing a wrong bet by accident. For fool proof and convenient betting, check out any of the bookmakers featured on this site.