The Caulfield Cup is one of Australia’s most prestigious staying races and one of the highlights of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. The 150th running will take place at Caulfield Racecourse on October 17, 2026, over 2,400 meters under handicap conditions.
Race Overview
| Race | Sportsbet Caulfield Cup |
|---|---|
| Grade | G1 |
| Racecourse | Caulfield Racecourse |
| Country | Australia |
| Surface | Turf |
| Distance | 2400m |
| Eligibility | 3-year-olds and older, handicap |
| Date | October 17, 2026 |
| Race No. | 9 |
| Scheduled Start | Local time to be confirmed |
| Runners | 34 second acceptances; final field not yet confirmed |
| Total Prize Money | A$6,000,000 |
Why International Bettors Follow
The Caulfield Cup is one of Australia’s most important staying handicaps and has a long history dating back to 1879. The 2026 edition is particularly significant as it marks the 150th running of the race. The 2,400-meter Group 1 is also an important lead-up to the Melbourne Cup, attracting leading Australian stayers as well as international runners.
Early Betting Odds
Early odds are typically offered by international bookmakers such as 1xBet and bet365. Markets may initially appear as Ante-Post before switching to Fixed Odds closer to race day.
Last updated: October 7, 2026
| Horse | William Hill | bet365 | 1xbet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmic Crusader | 5.00 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Zahrahn | 6.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| Half Yours | 11.00 | 9.00 | 9.00 |
| Wine Dark Sea | 11.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 |
| Enfjaar | 11.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 |
| Saint George | 13.00 | 13.00 | 13.00 |
| Royal Supremacy | 15.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Ohope Wins | 21.00 | 19.00 | 19.00 |
| Green Spaces | 17.00 | 21.00 | 21.00 |
| Juja Kibo | 21.00 | 21.00 | 21.00 |
| She’s A Hustler | 21.00 | 21.00 | 21.00 |
| The Euphrates | 17.00 | 21.00 | 21.00 |
| Starford | 21.00 | 26.00 | 26.00 |
| Asterix | 51.00 | 34.00 | 34.00 |
| Kings Valley | 41.00 | 34.00 | 34.00 |
| Kingswood | 26.00 | 34.00 | 34.00 |
| Mr Monaco | 26.00 | 34.00 | 34.00 |
| Point of Law | 26.00 | 34.00 | 34.00 |
| Soul Of Spain | 34.00 | 34.00 | 34.00 |
| Treasurethe Moment | 26.00 | 34.00 | 34.00 |
| Onesmoothoperator | 51.00 | 51.00 | 50.00 |
| Pinhole | 34.00 | 51.00 | 50.00 |
| So You Are | 26.00 | 51.00 | 50.00 |
| Valiant King | 51.00 | 51.00 | 50.00 |
| Wootton Verni | 34.00 | 51.00 | 50.00 |
| Kizlyar | 51.00 | 51.00 | 50.00 |
| Knight’s Choice | 67.00 | 51.00 | 50.00 |
| Machine Gun Gracie | 51.00 | 51.00 | 50.00 |
| Middle Earth | 34.00 | 51.00 | 50.00 |
| Omni Man | 34.00 | 67.00 | 65.00 |
| Campaldino | 41.00 | 101.00 | 100.00 |
| Land Legend | 101.00 | 101.00 | 100.00 |
| Suntora | 67.00 | 101.00 | 100.00 |
| Torranzino | 67.00 | 151.00 | 100.00 |
| Ohope Wins | 21.00 | 19.00 | 19.00 |
| Point Of Law | 26.00 | 34.00 | 34.00 |
The horses above are among the current second acceptances for the 2026 Caulfield Cup. The final starting field has not yet been confirmed. Racing Victoria is scheduled to release the final field and barriers on October 13, 2026.
Previous Year Result
| 1st | Half Yours |
| 2nd | River Of Stars |
| 3rd | Valiant King |
Historical Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Half Yours |
| 2024 | Duke De Sessa |
| 2023 | Without A Fight |
| 2022 | Durston |
| 2021 | Incentivise |
