Caulfield Cup
Caulfield Cup
One of Australia’s most anticipated events is almost here. The Caulfield Cup, is the first of the ‘big 3’ races in the Spring Racing Carnival. It is followed by Cox Plate and finally, the prestigious Melbourne Cup. Sydney also has it's racing carnival and the most presitigious race in this carnival, the Everest.
The 2025 Caulfield Cup will take place at the Caulfield Racecourse and this will be the 143rd running of this awaited event. It is a great warm up to the subsequent races and the prize money is massive for owners as well as the trainer and jockeys. It is one of the richest races in the world with a massive $5,000,000 in winnings. Some of the best horses in Australia will be partaking in this event.
Table of Contents
- Caulfield Cup Details
- Caulfield Cup Odds
- Caulfield Cup Betting Markets
- How to Bet on the Caulfield Cup
- Caulfield Cup Horses
- Caulfield Cup Form Guide
- Past Winners of the Caulfield Cup
- Caulfield Cup Betting Tips
- Caulfield Cup Tickets
Caulfield Cup Details
| Track | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Distance | 2400 Metres |
| Status | Group 1 |
| Prize Money | $5,000,000 |
Caulfield Cup Odds
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How to bet on the Caulfied Cup in 5 Easy Steps
Step 1: Explore the Markets
Browse available Caulfield Cup betting markets on our horse betting page. Choose from options like win, place, or exotic bets like a trifecta, Exacta or a Quaddie.
Step 2: Select Your Bet
Pick the horse you want to back. Add your selection to the bet slip.
Step 3: Set Your Stake
Enter the amount you want to bet. Ensure you're comfortable with the stake.
Step 4:Place Your Bet
Confirm your bet on the slip. If you're not yet registered, you'll be guided to sign up before finalising.
Step 5: Watch and Enjoy
Follow the race live and see how your vets performs. If your horse wins, your winnings will be credited to your account.
Caulfield Cup Horses
Domestic and International Horses at the Caulfield Cup
In 2023, the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) announced changes for the Caulfield Cup, which aims to correct the imbalance of national vs overseas horses. Prior to this change, the MRC strove to increase participation in the Caulfield Cup race and thereby granted winners of an expansive list of prestigious races automatic entry into the Caulfield Cup. This plan however, wound up triggering an imbalance in favour of international horses. To counteract this imbalance, some changes were made including:
- A reduction of eligible races from which winners would enter the Caulfield Cup from 18 to 9
- An increase of local eligible races from 8 to 9
- Reinstatement of the Coongy Handicap
Benchmark Weights for Horses
- 3YO C&G 49.5kg; 3YO Filly 48.0kg
- 4YO E&G 57.5kg; 4YO Mare 56.0kg (NH Bred 4YO allowed 1kg)
- 5YO+ C&G 59.0kg; 5YO+ Mare 57.5kg
There is no maximum handicap weight for the horses while the minimum handicap is 3YO 49.0kg 4YO&Up 50.0kg.
The Coongy Handicap at the Caulfield Cup
The Coongy Handicap has once again been reinstated, which means that the winner of this Cup will be guaranteed entry to the Caulfield Cup. Furthermore, the Coongy Handicap will run on the Wednesday before the Caulfield Cup as it was up until 1996, rather than the way it has been since then, where the race was run the very same day as the Caulfield Cup.
Another conditional change has resulted in the governing body (Melbourne Racing Club - MRC) deleting a previous entry clause which allowed for any winner of a Handicap flat race run over a distance of 1600metres or one with value over $60,000 to be re-handicapped in weight to enhance its chances to get in the race. Muramasa was the winner of the 2023 Coongy Handicap with a time of 2:01.21.
Past Winners of the Caulfield Cup
The best-performing horses of previous years do not determine or even indicate, which horse will win the prizemoney this year. Without a Fight won the 2023 Caulfield Cup with a starting price of $8.50. He also won the 2023 Melbourne Cup and was ridden Mark Zahra. This was the fastest finish since Master O'Reilly's win in 2007. At $8.50, Without a Fight was the runner with the 4th best odds to win. The latest winner of the Caulfield Cup is Duke De Sesea winning the 2024 Caulfield Cup while being priced at $15.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Duke De Sesa | Harry Cofey | Ciaron Maher | 02:31.6 |
| 2023 | Without A Fight | Mark Zahra | Anthony & Sam Freedman | 02:26.4 |
| 2022 | Durston | Michael Dee | Chris Waller | 02:33.7 |
| 2021 | Incentivise | Brett Prebble | Peter Moody | 02:30.9 |
| 2020 | Verry Elleegant | Mark Zahra | Chris Waller | 02:32.0 |
| 2019 | Mer De Glace | Damian Lane | Hisashi Shimizu | 02:30.2 |
| 2018 | Best Solution | Pat Cosgrave | Saeed bin Suroor | 02:33.72 |
| 2017 | Boom Time | Cory Parish | David and Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig | 02:27.7 |
| 2016 | Jameka | Nicholas Hall | Ciaron Maher | 02:28.9 |
| 2015 | Mongolian Khan | Opie Bosson | Murray Baker | 02:27.8 |
| 2014 | Admire Rakti | Zac Purton | Tomoyuki Yumeda | 02:32.1 |
| 2013 | Fawkner | Nicholas Hall | Robert Hickmott | 02:29.1 |
| 2012 | Dunaden | Craig Williams | Mikel Delzangles | 02:28.8 |
| 2011 | Southern Speed | Craig Williams | Leon MacDonald & Andrew Gluyas | 02:28.4 |
| 2010 | Descarado | Chris Munce | Gai Waterhouse | 02:35.7 |
| 2009 | Viewed | Brad Rawiller | Bart Cummings | 02:29.7 |
| 2008 | All The Good | Kerrin McEvoy | Saeed bin Suroor | 02:27.5 |
| 2007 | Master O'Reilly | Vlad Duric | Danny O'Brien | 02:26.1 |
| 2006 | Tawqeet | Dwayne Dunn | David Hayes | 02:27.7 |
| 2005 | Railings | Greg Childs | John Hawkes | 02:28.0 |
| 2004 | Elvstroem | Nash Rawiller | Tony Vasil | 02:31.4 |
| 2003 | Mummify | Danny Nikolic | Lee Freedman | 02:26.0 |
Caulfield Cup Betting Tips
If you’re looking for some betting tips based on the past performance of the top runners in the Caulfield Cup, you have come to the right place. Here are some trends that have proved consistent over the past years:
- The Caulfield Guineas starts before the Caulfield Cup and helps you gauge the form of the runners. Keep an eye out for their performance.
- Barrier entries can be a factor in the Caulfield Cup. Some numbers have yielded no victories while numbers like 3 and 6 have been the most favourable. Here is a list of Winners of the Caulfield Cup by Barrier Numbers:
Barriers With the Most Wins at the Caulfield Cup
| Barrier | Number of Wins |
|---|---|
| 3 | 3 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 |
| 11 | 2 |
| 13 | 2 |
| 18 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
- 5 of the last 12 winners qualified from the Turnbull Stakes Race. This race is naturally one of the nine local races that guarantees entry to the Caulfield Cup
- 8 of the last 12 winners were trained in Australasia
- 10 of the last 12 winners were either 4 years old or 6 years old and these have been determined as the two most successful age groups, each garnering 5 wins over the years.
- Only 3 of the last 12 favourites have won. This means that it is impossible to predict who would ultimately win, so take a chance on some other horses with potential such as Constantinople or Very Elegant. It has been highlighted that horses ranging from $12-$17 have won 7 of the past 12 Caulfield Cup Races so this could be a good indicator of which price ranges to target.
- Only 3 of the last 12 winners have actually won their previous race start prior to the Cup. A large proportion of recent winners have gradually timed their preparation to perform at their optimum level for this race specifically
Caulfield Cup Tickets
We will update this section when the tickets for the 2025 Caulfield Cup are announced. Here are the prices and details of the 2024 edition for reference:
- Children under 18 were allowed free entry.
- General admission tickets for the 2024 Caulfield Cup were priced at $60 online and $70 at the gate.
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