Caulfield Cup Information
The Caulfield Cup brings together leading Australian and international stayers for one of the highlights of the Spring Racing Carnival. Run over 2400 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, this Group 1 handicap is hosted by the Melbourne Racing Club and is one of Australia’s most prestigious staying races.
The Caulfield Cup forms a famous spring double with the Melbourne Cup and is an important lead-up to “the race that stops a nation”. First run in 1879, the race has a rich history and remains the centrepiece of the Caulfield Cup Carnival.

Kingswood wins the 2026 Caulfield Cup
Caulfield Cup Day combines feature racing with fashion, dining and entertainment. The supporting race program and event details for 2027 will be updated once announced by the Melbourne Racing Club.
The race attracts nominations from Australian and overseas connections, with a maximum field of 18 starters. Qualification requirements, ballot exemptions and the order of entry help determine which horses secure a place.
Notable past winners include Northerly, Mannerism, Elvstroem, Dunaden, Jameka and Verry Elleegant. Kingswood won the 2026 edition and heads into the history books as the most recent Caulfield Cup winner.
Caulfield Cup 2027

The 2027 Caulfield Cup is expected to attract another strong field of local and international stayers.
The race is provisionally scheduled for Saturday, 16 October 2027 at Caulfield Racecourse, subject to confirmation of the official racing calendar.
Prize money, entry deadlines and the full Caulfield Cup Carnival program will be updated once the official 2027 details are released.
Caulfield Cup Results
The Caulfield Cup 2027 results will be published after the race, including the finishing order, winning time and margins.
Kingswood won the 2026 Caulfield Cup. Full results for the 2027 edition will be added here once the race has been run and the official placings are confirmed.
Caulfield Cup Betting
Betting interest in the Caulfield Cup builds throughout the spring as leading contenders emerge from their lead-up races.
Popular bet types include win, place, each-way and exotic bets such as quinellas, exactas, trifectas and first fours. The Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup double is another established spring betting option.
Looking for a bookmaker? View our Australian bookmaker reviews and Caulfield Cup betting sites here. We also list the newest online bookmakers here.
Caulfield Cup Odds
Caulfield Cup 2027 odds will change as horses progress through their preparations, receive their handicap weights and qualify for the field.
Lead-up performances, international travel plans, the barrier draw and expected track conditions can all influence the market.
Early markets may include horses that do not make the final field. Check whether a market is all-in and review the bookmaker’s scratching and deduction rules before placing a bet.
Betting Tips

Our Caulfield Cup 2027 tips will be available closer to race day, once the field, weights and barriers are confirmed.
Key considerations include recent form, performances over staying distances, handicap weights, track conditions and the likely race tempo.
For international contenders, overseas form and their preparation for Australian conditions will also be assessed.
Caulfield Cup Day
The Group 1 Caulfield Cup is the feature event on a full day of racing at Caulfield Racecourse.
The 2027 supporting races, race times, ticketing information and entertainment program will be updated when the Melbourne Racing Club releases the official meeting details.
Caulfield Cup Day is provisionally scheduled for Saturday, 16 October 2027.
Caulfield Cup Field

The Caulfield Cup has a maximum field of 18 starters, with emergencies subject to the published race conditions.
The final field for the 2027 Caulfield Cup has not yet been confirmed. Runners, jockeys, weights and barriers will be added as official details become available.
We provide an updated list of Caulfield Cup nominations here as entries are released.
The order of entry is particularly important when assessing early contenders, as a nomination does not guarantee a place in the final field.
Some Fun Facts
The Caulfield Cup was first run in 1879 and has become one of Australia’s most recognisable spring races.
Its 2400-metre handicap conditions test both stamina and a horse’s ability to compete under its allocated weight.
Winning the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup in the same year is one of Australian racing’s most celebrated achievements. Horses to complete the double include Poseidon, Rising Fast, Let’s Elope, Doriemus, Might And Power and Ethereal.
Caulfield Cup Carnival

The Caulfield Cup Carnival brings together feature racing, fashion, hospitality and entertainment across a series of spring meetings.
Caulfield Guineas Day and Caulfield Cup Day are major highlights of the carnival. The full 2027 schedule, including supporting meetings and event details, will be added once officially announced.
Caulfield Cup Past Results

The Caulfield Cup honour roll features many outstanding stayers from Australia and overseas.
Past winners include Northerly in 2002, Elvstroem in 2004, Viewed in 2009, Dunaden in 2012, Fawkner in 2013, Admire Rakti in 2014, Mongolian Khan in 2015 and Jameka in 2016.
More recent winners include Verry Elleegant in 2020, Incentivise in 2021, Durston in 2022, Without A Fight in 2023 and Duke De Sessa in 2024.
Kingswood won the 2026 Caulfield Cup. The 2027 winner will be added after the race.
International Caulfield Cup
The Caulfield Cup has a strong international profile, regularly attracting overseas-trained stayers to compete against Australia’s leading horses.
International winners include Taufan’s Melody in 1998, All The Good in 2008, Dunaden in 2012, Admire Rakti in 2014, Best Solution in 2018 and Mer de Glace in 2019.
International contenders for the 2027 Caulfield Cup will be added as connections confirm their travel plans and race targets.
Note: The dates provided on this page are not yet confirmed and may be subject to change. For accurate information, please refer to official sources.
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When is the Caulfield Cup?
The Caulfield Cup 2025 will be run on Saturday, October 18 at Caulfield Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is to be determined.
How to live stream the 2027 Caulfield Cup
Have you backed our Best Bet and want to know how you can watch the 2027 Caulfield Cup?
The Caulfield Cup is scheduled to be run on October 16, 2027 so sign up to any of the compatible online bookmakers below and stream the race for free!
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Caulfield Cup Replay
Caulfield Cup Winners
- 2026: Kingswood
- 2025: Half Yours
- 2024: Duke De Sessa
- 2023: Without A Fight
- 2022: Durston
- 2021: Incentivise
- 2020: Verry Elleegant
- 2019: Mer De Glace
- 2018: Best Solution
- 2017: Boom Time
- 2016: Jameka
- 2015: Mongolian Khan
- 2014: Admire Rakti
- 2013: Fawkner
- 2012: Dunaden
- 2011: Southern Speed
- 2010: Descarado
- 2009: Viewed
- 2008: All The Good
- 2007: Master O'Reilly
- 2006: Tawqeet























