Caulfield Cup Race

The Caulfield Cup race is a Group One affair that is considered the most testing 2400 metre handicap race in the nation. It is a race that tests elite three-year-old contenders who are all competing for part of the lucrative $2.5 million purse. Sitting as Australia’s third richest horse race, the Caulfield Cup attracts much attention from the punters at sites like SportsBet as it is a key lead-up and good indication for performance in the famous Melbourne Cup. In fact, the Melbourne Cup form often features Caulfield Cup winners as favoured contenders for Australia’s biggest horse racing title. This is especially true since the quality of horses competing in the Caulfield Cup race improves every year, and the victors are those who show the most endurance and ability.

The 2010 Caulfield Cup race will be held on Saturday October 16. For all the news on the 2010 Caulfield Cup, be sure to visit 2010caulfieldcup.com.au

Caulfield Cup Race Information and Records

Status: Group One

Distance: 2400 metres

Location: Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne

Inaugurated: 1879

Prize money: over $2 million

Qualification: three year olds under handicap conditions

Maximum number of starters: 18

The Caulfield Cup race has a rich history dating back to 1879, when it was originally run in autumn. Moved to spring in 1881, the spectators to the race have experience some sensational wins and some devastating upsets. Below is a list of the Caulfield Cup race records and historical events.

Track record: 2:25.32, Diatribe (2000)

Longest priced winner: Saint Warden, 1948 at 100-1. Find a 100-1 prospect at SportsBet

Shortest priced winner: Tulloch, 1957, at 4-6. Bet on the 2010 Caulfield Cup race favourite at SportsBet

Imported winners: Fraar (1993), and Taufan’s Melody (1998)

Female trainers: Lady Herries with Taufan’s Melody (1998), Shelia Laxon with Ethereal (2001)

Most successful jockey: Scobie Breasley with five wins in succession from 1942-1945

Most successful trainer: Bart Cummings with six wins

Multiple Caulfield Cup Races held: The Caulfield Cup was run two times in the same year in 1881 when the race was run in autumn and then spring for the first time, and 1943 to accommodate for the number of entries with two divisions of the race ran.

Caulfield Cup Race Past Winners

The Caulfield Cup race has seen a succession of the nation’s top horses claiming victory. Many turf champions have won including the competent and competitive Might And Power in 1997, and the famous Northerly who carried a hefty 58 kg to triumph in 2002. The degree of difficulty involved in navigating around the Caulfield Cup race means only the strongest contenders win, and to do so in two successive years is an impressive feat; the last horse to win two Caulfield Cup races consecutively was Rising Fast in 1954 and 1955.

Below is a comprehensive record of the Caulfield Cup race winners dating back to 1999. This should help you make your picks at SportsBet for the 2010 Caulfield Cup race.