Caulfield Cup Betting Tips

The Caulfield Cup is the first of the major group one handicap races run during the Spring Racing Carnival. The event is an important trial race for the Melbourne Cup, and tends to feature a collection of the most talented 3-year-old and above thoroughbreds in Australia and New Zealand.

The fact that the Caulfield Cup is a handicap race means that great value is on offer in the race, with even the favourites tending to trade at high prices. However, value is balanced by the challenge of picking a winner, as it is not unusual for the Caulfield Cup to produce upset winners.

Caulfield Cup Tips

  • The Caulfield Cup occasionally features entries which have big group one race wins on their records. These will tend to attract strong backing in the Caulfield Cup betting markets, but punters need to be aware that a strong weights penalty often comes with antepost favourite status
  • A win in one of several quality races prior to the Caulfield Cup can significantly boost an entry’s prospects in the race. Look for racehorses that placed in the South Australia Derby Stakes, the Queensland Oaks, or other major Australian group races when betting on the Caulfield Cup
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