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SUMMARY:Caulfield Cup
DESCRIPTION:The Caulfield Cup is one of Australia’s most prestigious thoroughbred horse races and a key stepping stone towards the Melbourne Cup. Held at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne\, this Group 1 handicap race over 2\,400 metres is a highlight of the Victorian spring racing carnival and attracts top-class stayers from Australia and abroad. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is the Caulfield Cup?\n\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup is a Group 1 thoroughbred flat race run under handicap conditions over 2\,400 metres (approximately 1.5 miles) at Caulfield Racecourse\, Melbourne\, Victoria. It is one of the richest and most sought-after staying races on the Australian calendar\, carrying significant prize money and serving as a major form guide for the Melbourne Cup three weeks later. Many Caulfield Cup winners and placed horses go on to contest the Melbourne Cup\, making the race a crucial part of the spring carnival narrative. The event is run by the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC). \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen is the Caulfield Cup?\n\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Caulfield Cup is held on 17 October 2026\, Caulfield Cup Day. The feature race is typically run in the mid-afternoon as the centrepiece of a full day’s card at Caulfield. The day marks one of the major social and sporting occasions of Melbourne’s spring calendar. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere is it held?\n\n\n\n\nCaulfield Racecourse is located in the south-eastern Melbourne suburb of Caulfield\, Victoria\, Australia. The course is well served by public transport\, with Caulfield station directly adjacent to the racecourse on the Frankston\, Cranbourne\, and Pakenham train lines. The venue offers a mix of grandstand seating\, lawn areas\, and hospitality facilities\, with a capacity suited to the major carnival days. \n\n\n\n\n\nKey contenders\n\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup regularly attracts a high-quality field of Australian-trained stayers\, supplemented by international raiders\, particularly from Europe and Japan. Horses that have performed well in lead-up races such as the Turnbull Stakes and the Herbert Power Stakes are closely followed. International horses often use the Caulfield Cup as a stepping stone to the Melbourne Cup. Trainers such as those from the Godolphin\, Ciaron Maher\, and Chris Waller stables are perennial contenders. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to watch\n\n\n\n\nIn Australia\, the Caulfield Cup is broadcast live on Channel 7 as part of its Victorian racing coverage and is available on Sky Racing. International viewers can access Australian racing through Sky Racing World and various regional broadcast partners. TAB and other wagering platforms also provide live streaming to account holders. \n\n\n\n\n\nHistory and significance\n\n\n\n\nThe Caulfield Cup was first run in 1879 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious races in Australian thoroughbred racing. It is the centrepiece of Caulfield Cup Day\, one of the biggest dates on the Victorian spring carnival calendar. The race has been won by some of Australia’s finest stayers\, and the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double (winning both races in the same year) is considered one of the greatest feats in Australian racing. Notable horses to have achieved the double include Ethereal (2001) and Dunaden (2012). \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\nTickets for Caulfield Cup Day are available through the Melbourne Racing Club website and authorised ticketing platforms. General admission provides access to lawn and public areas\, while reserved grandstand seats and hospitality packages (including marquees and private suites) are available at higher price points. The event has a strong social element\, with racegoers encouraged to dress smartly\, and fashion competitions are a feature of the day. \n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs\n\n\n\n\nWhat distance is the Caulfield Cup?\n\n\n\n\nThe race is run over 2\,400 metres (approximately 1.5 miles) on the turf course at Caulfield. \n\n\n\n\n\nIs the Caulfield Cup a lead-up race to the Melbourne Cup?\n\n\n\n\nYes\, the Caulfield Cup is widely regarded as the most important form guide for the Melbourne Cup\, held three weeks later at Flemington. \n\n\n\n\n\nCan international horses run in the Caulfield Cup?\n\n\n\n\nYes\, international entries are welcome and have become a regular feature\, with European and Japanese-trained horses frequently contesting the race. \n\n\n\n\n\nIs there a dress code for Caulfield Cup Day?\n\n\n\n\nWhile general admission areas do not enforce a strict dress code\, smart attire is expected. Specific enclosures and hospitality areas may have their own dress requirements. \n\n]]>
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