Australian Racing Calendar
Every Group and Listed race in Australia
Group 1
Caulfield Cup
"The Lead-up to the Cup"
Race Details
About This Race
The Caulfield Cup is a Group 1 handicap race over 2400 metres, serving as a major lead-up race to the Melbourne Cup. Held three weeks before the Melbourne Cup, many horses have completed the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double.
History
First run in 1879, notable winners include Ethereal (2001 - completed the double) and many other Cup hopefuls. The race often provides strong form for Melbourne Cup.
On the Calendar
- It is the richest of 10 feature races on the Caulfield card that day.
- At $6,550,000 it is the richest of the 43 feature races scheduled at Caulfield in the 2026-27 season.
- It is one of 22 Group 1 races run in VIC in 2026-27.
- Run over 2400m, it is a staying test and one of 2 races at that trip at Caulfield this season.
- It falls in October 2026, alongside 59 other feature races in VIC that month.
Track Information
Caulfield Racecourse
Caulfield is a tight-turning track that rewards tactical racing. Home to the prestigious Caulfield Cup, it serves as a major lead-up to the Melbourne Cup. The track's unique layout makes it a true test of a jockey's skills.
Melbourne, VIC
1876
1800m
350m
Turf
40,000
Caulfield CupCaulfield GuineasThousand GuineasBlue Diamond Stakes
Last Run Results (2025)
PosHorseJockeyTrainerOdds
1stHalf YoursJamie MelhamTony & Calvin McEvoy$2.50
2ndRiver Of StarsBeau MertensChris Waller$91.00
3rdValiant KingJye McNeilChris Waller$26.00
4thPresage NocturneStephane PasquierAlessandro Botti$61.00
2:29.05
Good 4
18 runners
0.5 lengths
Recent Winners
2025Half YoursJamie MelhamTony & Calvin McEvoy
2024Duke De SessaHarry CoffeyCiaron Maher
2023Without A FightMark ZahraCiaron Maher
2022DurstonJamie KahCiaron Maher
2021IncentiviseBrett PrebblePeter Moody
Race Facts & Statistics
- Jamie Melham: First female jockey to win the Caulfield Cup
- Half Yours won in only his 15th career start
- Half Yours went on to complete the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double
- 149th edition of the Caulfield Cup