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Date | Saturday 19th October |
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Prize Money: | $5,000,000 |
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2400m Caulfield Racecourse
Station Street, Caulfield East, 3162
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Entry Conditions: | Handicap. 3YOs and Upwards |
![Mark Zahra celebrates winning the Caulfield Cup 2023 on Without A Fight](http://web.archive.org./web/20240317205723im_/https://puntcdn.com/news-uploads/without%20a%20fight_1697870946.jpg)
In 2023, the top four in the Caulfield Cup were as follows:
1st. Without A Fight
2nd. West Wind Blows
3rd. Gold Trip
4th. Bois D'argent
2024 Caulfield Cup
The Caulfield Cup 2024 - a Group One Handicap for 3YOs & Upwards - will be held at Caulfield Racecourse by the Melbourne Racing Club during the Melbourne Spring Carnival on Saturday 19th October.The nation will come to a virtual standstill as millions of people tune in to watch the drama unfold in the Caulfield Cup. It is usually a stepping stone for the Melbourne Cup with horses that can do the double going into racing folklore.
The 2400m handicap race is one of the most important and prestigious contests in the global calendar and it always attracts a stellar field. Prize money has shot up 66% to $5 million this year and that is likely to entice several leading lights from across Australia and further afield.
Key lead-up races: Turnbull Stakes, Underwood Stakes, Craven Plate
Caulfield Cup 2024 Time
What time is the Caulfield Cup 2024 run?The Caulfield Cup 2024 Race Time is TBA AEDT for the race that will take place on Saturday October 19th at Caulfield Racecourse.
Check out the full race schedule below when it's available and don't forget to click on each of the races as there's a full Form Guide provided as well.
Caulfield Cup 2024
Date | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 |
Time | TBA |
Prize Money | $5,000,000 |
Race Track | Caulfield Racecourse |
Race Distance | 2400m |
Race Type | Group One |
Weight Class | Handicap. 3YOs and Upwards |
2023 Winner | Without A Fight |
Caulfield Cup History
The Caulfield Cup was first run in the Autumn of 1879 but two years later, in 1881, was shifted to the Spring, where it has flourished ever since.A tragic race fall in the 1885 Caulfield Cup marred the early history of the race as of the 44 horses competing, 15 fell to the ground, resulting in the tragic passing of jockey Donald Nicholson. Another troubling chapter occurred on the eve of the 1922 Cup when a suspicious fire claimed the Members' Stand along with other facilities. But the race meeting still went ahead as planned, with Whittier taking out the honours in the Cup.
The Caulfield Cup also played host to one of the most hotly conjectured rides in the history of Australian racing. In the 1992 Cup, jockey Shane Dye controversially elected to steer his mount, Veandercross, towards the opposite grandstand in search of better ground. Meanwhile, Damien Oliver went straight up the guts and took out the race by the smallest of margins. Many believe Dye's audacious tactics cost him - and them! - that day.
There have been several other interesting and eye-opening Caulfield Cup results over the years.
In 1969 Nausori was originally the winner, but Big Philou's jockey Roy Higgins successfully pressed an interference case regarding the final 200 metres, handing the race to Big Philou.
In 1909 we got the only dead heat in Caulfield Cup history, between Blue Book and Aborigine.
In over 120 years of Caulfield Cup editions only Poseidon (1906, 1907) and Rising Fast (1954, 1955) have won two consecutive Caulfield Cups.
In 2004, Elvstroem denied Makbye Diva by a head-margin, denying the mare a Caulfield Cup victory which was basically the only thing missing from her resume.
The most recent controversy was in 2007 when heavily-backed favourite Maldivian was sensationally scratched at the barriers after playing up in his gate. The incident left him with a severe laceration to his neck, with an exposed piece of broadcasting equipment identified as the culprit.
Notable Caulfield Cup winners: Paris (1892, 1894), Hymettus (1898, 1901), Poseidon (1906, 1907), Uncle Sam (1912, 1914), Whittier (1922, 1925), The Trump (1937), Rising Fast (1954, 1955), Even Stevens (1962), Galilee (1966), Ming Dynasty (1977, 1980), Gurner's Lane (1982), Let’s Elope (1991), Doriemus (1995), Might and Power (1997), Ethereal (2001), Northerly (2002) and Verry Elleegant (2020).
Caulfield Cup News
We have all the Caulfield Cup latest news here, but if you want the full story and an unfair advantage on the punt, sign up for Punters+ with the button just above 👆🏼Caulfield Cup Day 2023 - Saturday Summary
What the jockeys said after Without A Fight's 2023 Caulfield Cup win
Without A Fight wins 2023 Caulfield Cup for jockey Mark Zahra
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Caulfield Cup Tips - Top Four Selections Preview 2023
Caulfield Cup preview and tips: $51 hope in the mix
Caulfield Cup Day: Katelyn Mallyon's tips and best bets
Caulfield Cup: Incentivise destroys rivals in arrogant fashion
Caulfield Cup: What the jockeys said after Incentivise's win
Caulfield Cup field and barriers: Horror draw for favourite Incentivise
Remarkable story of Caulfield Cup favourite Incentivise
Mark Zahra counts cost of ban, as Airbnb five front Tribunal
Punters post-race: Caulfield Cup, The Everest day 2020 in review
Verry Elleegant holds off Anthony Van Dyck in Caulfield Cup
Compare Bookie features and get the best bang for your buck on the Caulfield Cup!
Caulfield Cup Nominations
The closing time for Caulfield Cup 2024 nominations should be Tuesday the 6th of August, 2024.Caulfield Cup Field
The Caulfield Cup field for 2023 is available now.As all final fields are generally released on the Tuesday or Wednesday before a race, we will have the next edition's field at that time.
No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Hcp Rating |
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1 | 91x2570x41 | GOLD TRIP (FR) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Ben Melham | 11 | 58.5kg | .5 |
2 | 11x20x11x6 | WITHOUT A FIGHT (IRE) | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Mark Zahra | 7 | 55.5kg | 3.5 |
3 | 2x110x340x | BREAKUP (JPN) | Tatsuya Yoshioka | Damian Lane | 5 | 55kg | 4 |
4 | x5229x8631 | MONTEFILIA | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 9 | 54.5kg | 3 |
5 | 232821x057 | FRANCESCO GUARDI (IRE) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 15 | 54kg | 5 |
6 | 613x312322 | WEST WIND BLOWS (IRE) | Simon & Ed Crisford | Jamie Spencer | 2 | 54kg | 5 |
7 | x18402x074 | NONCONFORMIST | Grahame Begg | Harry Coffey | 19 | 53.5kg | 5.5 |
8 | x1x682x143 | SOULCOMBE (GB) | Chris Waller | Craig Williams | 6 | 53.5kg | 5.5 |
9 | 2x131x8x06 | DUKE DE SESSA (IRE) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 14 | 53kg | 6 |
10 | 223180x572 | HOO YA MAL (GB) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 8 | 53kg | 6 |
11 | 111121x250 | RIGHT YOU ARE | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Michael Dee | 13 | 53kg | 6 |
12 | 12x530x950 | EMISSARY (GB) | Michael Moroney | Jye McNeil | 4 | 52kg | 7 |
13 | 31x111x960 | GOLDMAN (NZ) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Ms Linda Meech | 18 | 52kg | 7 |
14 | 00x11x513x | OKITA SOUSHI (IRE) | Joseph O'Brien | Kerrin McEvoy | 12 | 51.5kg | 7.5 |
15 | x641127x89 | FAME | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Craig Newitt | 16 | 51kg | 6.5 |
16 | x531523267 | BOIS D’ARGENT (GB) | Annabel Neasham | Ms Winona Costin | 3 | 50.5kg | 8.5 |
17 | 33x6523322 | SPIRIT RIDGE (GB) | Annabel Neasham | Dean Yendall | 19 | 50.5kg | 8.5 |
18 | 34x21225 | VALIANT KING (GB) | Joseph O'Brien | Ms Jamie Kah | 1 | 50kg | 7.5 |
19e | 7x41x95232 | UNITED NATIONS (IRE) | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Ms Carleen Hefel (a) | 17 | 50kg | 9 |
Caulfield Cup Form
The full Caulfield Cup 2024 form guide - including all the punting tools like speed maps and predictor - will be available closer to the date.Maximise your Caulfield Cup bet with these Punters betting tools when they're available:
- Punters Edge
- Enhanced Speed Map
- Horse Racing Predictor
- Sectional Times
To make the most from each betting tool, see how to use them in our Betting Tools FAQs.
Caulfield Cup Form Indicators
Celebrated as the richest 2400m handicap race in the world, the Caulfield Cup attracts some serious racing athletes who have the stamina and strength to see the race through.Horses suited to the Caulfield track are those who can lead or pace the lead and who can power home in the 367 metre straight.
However, given the long length of the track, it is also possible for a horse to come from behind and win.
Caulfield Cup Odds
Punting on the 2024 Caulfield Cup?When it's available our Caulfield Cup Odds Comparison tool takes the hard work out of price-shopping and helps you secure top odds among the leading bookies.
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Carlton Draught Caulfield Cup (2400m)
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6 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 2.42 | 580 | 6.5 | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | |||
8.5 | 7.5 | 9 | 9 | 8.5 | 1.25 | 580 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 9 | 8.5 | 8.5 | |||
10 | 10 | 10 | 9.5 | 10 | 2.9 | 10.5 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | |||
11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14.5 | 10 | 9.7 | 12 | 11 | 11 | |||
23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 4 | 80 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 27 | |||
5.5 | 6 | 5.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 1.93 | 580 | 5.5 | 4.95 | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | |||
7.5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 25 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 8 | 7.5 | |||
34 | 46 | 41 | 41 | 35 | 3 | 210 | 41 | 41 | 34 | 41 | 35 | |||
12 | 12 | 11 | 9.5 | 10 | 2.76 | 15.5 | 10 | 9.3 | 11 | 11 | 10 | |||
41 | 41 | 51 | 51 | 41 | 4.2 | 130 | 51 | 53 | 41 | 41 | 41 | |||
101 | 126 | 126 | 101 | 101 | 4.2 | 940 | 126 | 131 | 101 | 126 | 101 | |||
81 | 91 | 81 | 91 | 91 | 5 | 930 | 91 | 93 | 71 | 81 | 91 | |||
31 | 20 | 41 | 34 | 31 | 10.5 | 770 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 31 | |||
201 | 201 | 251 | 201 | 201 | 3.25 | 1000 | 251 | 301 | 201 | 201 | 201 | |||
101 | 126 | 126 | 101 | 101 | 7 | 740 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | 101 | |||
23 | 51 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 4 | 170 | 26 | 25.5 | 26 | 23 | 23 | |||
11 | 8.5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 300 | 10 | 10.2 | 11 | 11 | 10 | |||
81 | 126 | 101 | 101 | 91 | 6.4 | 120 | 101 | 111 | 81 | 91 | 91 | |||
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Caulfield Cup 2024 Track Conditions
We'll let you know the expected Caulfield Cup 2024 track conditions when we have more information on the weather forecast.For more information, see the Punters race track conditions page closer to race day for accurate weather forecasts.
Caulfield Cup Barrier Draw
The Caulfield Cup 2024 barrier draw will be done on the Wednesday before the race and can be found in our above full field table above.Caulfield Cup Barrier Draw Statistics
Please find below the Caulfield Cup barrier draw statistics dating back to 1983.Wins | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Barrier | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Caulfield Cup Horses
The Caulfield Cup always some of the classiest gallopers in the country.Let's take a look at some of the leading market chances:
Gold Trip - Gold Trip is a 7yo bay stallion (male) from France trained by Ciaron Maher & David Eustace. Please click on the horse's name to check out the most recent form.
Caulfield Cup Preview
When published our Caulfield Cup Preview for 2024 can be found HERE.For the full preview, and an unfair advantage when punting on the Caulfield Cup through our Form Guide tools, sign up for Punters+ with the button below 👇🏼
Caulfield Cup Tips
Our form experts will analyse the race and their Caulfield Cup 2024 tips will be here closer to the date:But don't just take our word for it, let everyone know your thoughts on the Caulfield Cup and find out what others reckon with our Caulfield Cup 2024 Live Forum Topic.
Caulfield Cup Favourites
The current Caulfield Cup 2024 favourites can be seen at the top of the Odds comparison table above.Caulfield Cup 2024 Weights
The Caulfield Cup 2024 weights can be found in our above full field table above.Caulfield Cup 2024 Scratchings
We'll advise you on Caulfield Cup 2024 scratchings when they're declared on the Saturday morning before the race.Scratchings are always a possibility in racing, no matter which race a horse is contesting, whether it be a Group 1 or BM58.
These scratchings can occur in the days leading up to a race, on race morning or even in the minutes before a race.
The trainer's decision on scratching a horse will often depend on several factors like the nature of the horse or the status of the track. Sometimes these scratchings can be tactical as well, with the trainer opting to run their horse in an easier event or a race where the barrier draw is more favourable to the horse.
If you've placed a Win/Place bet on horse in race (with TAB or another bookie) and your runner is scratched, you can get a refund equal to the value of your bet.
Caulfield Cup Betting
We're always here to show you how to bet on the Caulfield Cup 2024.Firstly, you'll need to choose a bookie and we think TAB are worth a go for placing a bet on the Caulfield Cup.
Once you've chosen a bookmaker, you'll need to sign up and make a deposit (it will only take a couple of minutes).
Once you have money in your account you can place your bet!
Popular bet types for the Caulfield Cup 2024
Win Bet: select the horse you think will finish 1st in the Caulfield Cup
Place Bet: select a horse you think will finish either 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the Caulfield Cup
Each-way Bet: put an equal amount of money on a horse to both Win or Place in the Caulfield Cup
Exacta Bet: select the 2 horses you think will finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order in the Caulfield Cup
Quinella Bet: select the 2 horses you think will finish 1st and 2nd in any order in the Caulfield Cup
Trifecta Bet: select the 3 horses you think will finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order in the Caulfield Cup
Quaddie Bet: select the winning horses of four nominated races at the same track
Multi Bet: select the winning horses of multiple legs or bets across a number of different events/races.
Caulfield Cup Prize Money
The Caulfield Cup prize money breakdown is allocated as follows:
Of $5,000,000 & $150,000 trophies
First $3,000,000 and trophies valued at $150,000 to owner, trainer, jockey and strapper
Second $700,000
Third $350,000
Fourth $200,000
Fifth $150,000
Sixth $120,000
Seventh $120,000
Eighth $120,000
Ninth $120,000
Tenth $120,000
Caulfield Cup Sponsors
There's been several Caulfield Cup sponsors over the years. For the 2024 race, the current sponsor is Carlton Draught.Prior to that there were these sponsors:
- 1985–1999 - Foster's
- 2000–2005 - Carlton Draught
- 2006–2013 - BMW
- 2014 - Crown Golden Ale
- 2015–2017 - BMW
- 2018–2020- Stella Artois
- 2021-current - Carlton Draught
Caulfield Cup Day
The Caulfield Cup day schedule and race number for 2023 is below.We'll have the schedule for the next edition's race day in the week before the race when it is released.
Race 1 - 12:15PM Lamaro's Hotel Plate (1400 METRES)
Race 2 - 12:50PM G3 Neds Classic (2000 METRES)
Race 3 - 1:25PM G3 Schweppes Ethereal Stakes (2000 METRES)
Race 4 - 2:00PM LR Stow Storage Gothic Stakes (1200 METRES)
Race 5 - 2:35PM G2 Manhari Metals Thousand Guineas Prelude (1400 METRES)
Race 6 - 3:15PM G2 The McCafé Sprint (1000 METRES)
Race 7 - 3:50PM G2 Sharp EIT Tristarc Stakes (1400 METRES)
Race 8 - 4:30PM G3 Neds Moonga Stakes (1400 METRES)
Race 9 - 5:15PM Carlton Draught Caulfield Cup (2400 METRES)
Race 10 - 5:50PM LR Carlton Draught Alinghi Stakes (1100 METRES)Caulfield Cup Tickets
Tickets to Caulfield Cup Day 2024 will be able to be purchased through the Melbourne Racing Club website.In 2023, an adult ticket was $65, while a concession was $50. Kids under 16 are free.
When available you can purchase these through the Melbourne Racing Club Caulfield Cup day page.
Caulfield Cup 2024 packages
There will be several public Caulfield Cup 2024 hospitality packages available and even more private hospitality packages.All the pricing details and purchasing of packages can be done through the Melbourne Racing Club Caulfield Cup day page.
Watch Caulfield Cup Live
There's heaps of ways to watch the Flight Stakes in Australia.This is split among free-to-air broadcasters, pay TV and streaming services:
- Free-to-air: Channel 7 has been the free-to-air home of Spring Carnival Racing for almost the last 20 years and do a great coverage on Saturday afternoons, although you sometimes have to switch between Channel 7, 72 and 73. You can also watch horse racing events aired by Channel 7 on the 7plus app. For Victorian racing, punters can also watch the race through Racing.com on channel 78 or via their website or app.
- Pay TV: In terms of Pay TV, one of the following channels: Sky Racing 1, Sky Racing 2 and Sky Thoroughbred Central will broadcast the Flight Stakes.
- Streaming services: People also have the option to stream Sky Racing through their TAB accounts or Sportsbet accounts. TAB account holders can also use their login with the Sky Racing Active app to watch live racing. There are also other bookmakers which broadcast racing so check out our bookie reviews to find out more info.
Caulfield Cup Jockeys
The jockey with the most Caulfield Cup wins is Scobie Breasley, who has five victories to his name - including a staggering four consecutive wins between 1942-45!Of the current crop of riders Damien Oliver has won four Caulfield Cups.
Caulfield Cup 2023
We've broken down some of the recent Caulfield Cup results below:Caulfield Cup Replay
The Caulfield Cup 2023 was won by the Anthony & Sam Freedman-trained Without A Fight, with West Wind Blows and Gold Trip filling the minor placings. Mark Zahra was the winning jockey.WITHOUT A FIGHT WINS THE 2023 CAULFIELD CUP! 🏆@FreedmanRacing @MelbRacingClub pic.twitter.com/nbeBLIik2A
— 7HorseRacing 🐎 (@7horseracing) October 21, 2023
Caulfield Cup Results
Results | Best Odds | Margin |
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Without A Fight | 2$9/$3.2 | 2:26.45 |
West Wind Blows | 6$2.3 | 0.20L |
Gold Trip | 1$2.75 | 2.20L |
See full results |
Year | Winner | Odds (SP) | Jockey | Trainer | |
2023 | Without A Fight | $8.50 | Mark Zahra | Anthony & Sam Freedman | |
2022 | Durston | $18 | Michael Dee | Chris Waller | |
2021 | Incentivise | $2.30 | Brett Prebble | Peter Moody | |
2020 | Verry Elleegant | $5 | Mark Zahra | Chris Waller | |
2019 | Mer De Glace | $7.90 | Damian Lane |
Hisashi Shimizu
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2018 | Best Solution | $12 | Pat Cosgrave |
Saeed Bin Suroor
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2017 | Boom Time | $51 | Cory Parish |
David & B Hayes & T Dabernig
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2016 | Jameka | $4.2 | Nick Hall | Ciaron Maher | |
2015 | Mongolian Khan | $5 | Opie Bosson |
M Baker & A Forsman
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2014 | Admire Rakti | $11 | Zac Purton |
Tomoyuki Umeda
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2013 | Fawkner | $11 | Nick Hall |
Robert Hickmott
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2012 | Dunaden | $14 | Craig Williams |
Mikel Delzangles
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2011 | Southern Speed | $10 | Craig Williams |
L Macdonald & A Gluyas
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2010 | Descarado | $17 | Chris Munce |
Gai Waterhouse
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2009 | Viewed | $13 | Brad Rawiller |
Bart Cummings
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2008 | All The Good | $41 | Kerrin McEvoy |
Saeed Bin Suroor
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