The first Caulfield Cup run was in 1879. The first horse to win was Newminster.
The Caulfield Cup, a group one race, is one of Australia's toughest handicap races. It is run over 2400 meters and is an important lead up race to the Melbourne Cup. The race prize money is worth over 2 million dollars.
It is a race which has been won by some of the best horses in Australia and has long been the first "leg" of Australia's most popular betting double, linking with the Melbourne Cup.
The Caulfield Cup held in early October is not only a recognised trial for the Melbourne Cup but one of the most important betting races of the year in Australia.
The long distance contest has been increasing in popularity not only in Australian horse racing circles but also worldwide with entrants coming from all corners of the globe with connections hoping to cash in on the huge first prize.
CAULFIELD CUP Betting
The Caulfield Cup is often dubbed as the First Leg of Australian Racings biggest double along side the Melbourne Cup, and horses that have won the Caulfield Cup have backed it up by winning the Melbourne Cup weeks later. Ethereal and Might & Power are two of the more recent 'Double' winners.
Traditionally, the best way to enjoy the big race is to indulge in Caulfield Cup betting. And those seeking pointers to the winner should not ignore the favourite.
