Caulfield Cup Racing Guide
How Caulfield Cup markets work and the Australian racing bet types you will see.
Visit Ozwin →The Caulfield Cup is run over 2,400 metres as a Group 1 handicap, with prize money of about 5 million dollars. Markets include win, place, each-way and exotics like quinella and trifecta; fixed odds lock at bet time while tote dividends settle at the jump. This guide is informational only.
Caulfield Cup racing markets
- Caulfield Cup markets include win, place, each-way and exotics such as quinella and trifecta.
- The Caulfield Cup runs over 2,400 metres as a Group 1 handicap, with prize money of about 5 million dollars.
- Fixed-odds prices lock in at bet time; tote (parimutuel) dividends are set at the jump.
- Run in mid-October at Caulfield, it is a key Melbourne Cup lead-up with a field capped at 18 runners.
Caulfield Cup facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,400 metres |
| Grade | Group 1 handicap |
| Field | Up to 18 |
| Held | Mid-October |
Frequently asked questions
What bet types apply to the Caulfield Cup?
Win, place and each-way markets are standard, alongside exotics such as quinella and trifecta.
How far is the Caulfield Cup?
It is run over 2,400 metres as a Group 1 handicap.
What is the difference between fixed odds and tote?
Fixed-odds prices lock in at the moment you bet, while tote (parimutuel) dividends are only set when the race jumps.