Caulfield Cup
The Caulfield Cup is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race held under handicap conditions, although the Melbourne Racing Club is in the process of turning the race into weight for age (WFA) conditions. This is for all horses aged three years old and older. It takes place over a distance of 2400 metres at the Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in mid October. The prize money is A$5,000,000.
| Group 1 race | |
1954 & 1955 winner Rising Fast | |
| Location | Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1879 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred – Flat racing |
| Sponsor | Carlton Draught (2022) |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 2,400 metres (1.5 miles) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Horses three years old and older |
| Weight | Handicap |
| Purse | $5,000,000 (2022) |
| Bonuses | Winner ballot exemption from the Melbourne Cup |
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