Looking for this year’s Caulfield Classic betting odds, tips and form? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
2026 Caulfield Classic Odds
The latest Caulfield Classic odds 2026 give punters an early insight into the leading three-year-old stayers targeting this important Group 3 feature on Caulfield Cup Day. Run over 2000m, the race is a proven springboard for emerging staying talent, with many contenders using the event to build towards bigger classic and Derby assignments. At Neds, punters can access the current Caulfield Classic odds 2026, monitor market fluctuations, and stay informed with expert analysis to refine their Caulfield Classic betting 2026 predictions. With progressive young horses, evolving spring form lines, and strong betting interest, the Caulfield Classic is a race well worth following throughout the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
The latest Caulfield Classic 2026 odds followed by the official race finishing order after the event will be available below.
Run over 2,000 metres, the Caulfield Classic is a Group 3 race taking place at Caulfield Racecourse as part of Caulfield Cup Day each October during the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. With a $240,000 prize purse the event, registered as the Norman Robinson Stakes, attracts some of the season’s most promising three-year-old stayers.
The Caulfield Classic serves as a good lead up into the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) held at Flemington on the opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Polanski (2013) was the last horse to complete the Caulfield Classic – VRC Derby double during his three-year-old season.
In 2019 Victoria Derby champion Warning improved on a lead-up second in the Caulfield Classic to take out the tougher staying test at Flemington, while the 2020 third place-getter in the Caulfield Classic Hit The Shot ran second next-up in the Victoria Derby quinella.
In 2021 Teewaters ran third in both the Caulfield Classic (run that year as the Neds Classic) and VRC Derby results, while the filly El Patroness ran second in the then Neds Classic before her subsequent Group 1 Australian Oaks (2400m) win the following autumn in Sydney.
The 2023 Victoria Derby winner Riff Rocket came via a second in that year’s Caulfield Classic which was won by Sunsets who ran third in the Derby. Riff Rocket was also huge in the autumn of 2024 completing the Rosehill Guineas – ATC Derby double before sadly passing away that September due to complications post-surgery for colic.
Caulfield Classic 2026 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Registered Name: Norman Robinson Stakes
- Track Location: Caulfield Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 2,000 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights
- Qualification: Three-year-olds
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 3
- Prize Purse: $240,000
- Inaugural Race: 1871
- 2026 Caulfield Classic Winner: TBD
Caulfield Classic 2026 Results
The official 2026 Caulfield Classic results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Caulfield Classic Betting 2026
There are many different ways to bet on the Caulfield Classic, and we have included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How to Place This Type of Bet in This Year’s Caulfield Classic |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s Caulfield Classic. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s Caulfield Classic. Pays less than a win bet but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Caulfield Classic, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the Caulfield Classic, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Caulfield Classic to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Caulfield Classic to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Caulfield Classic to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the Caulfield Classic, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How to Bet on the Caulfield Classic in 2026
- Log in at neds
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on Caulfield Classic Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Which Horse Will Win the Caulfield Classic in 2026
The best way to pick which horse will win the Caulfield Classic in 2026 is to take into account their lead-up spring racing form, assess the barriers and look for the proven Caulfield performers in the mix.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Caulfield Classic winner include:
- Hot Lead Up – Despite it’s 1600 metre race length, the Caulfield Guineas can serve as a good preview.
- Favourite Factor – Favourites have a good recent strike-rate in the race.
Caulfield Classic Favourites 2026
Favourites in 2026 Caulfield Classic betting will be updated here the week of the race.
Gunstock ($3.80 in 2021) and Mr Maestro ($1.70 in 2022) are the latest Caulfield Classic favourites to win.
Caulfield Classic 2026 Field
The official 2026 Caulfield Classic field of final acceptances is announced the Wednesday of race week and will be provided for punters below.
Caulfield Classic 2026 Tips
Our exclusive Caulfield Classic 2026 tips will be detailed here the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
Caulfield Classic Race Day 2026
The 2026 Caulfield Classic is held as part of Caulfield Cup Day on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The action at the meeting is headlined by the stayers facing off in the Group 1 $6.55 million Caulfield Cup (2400m). Other feature races on the card include the:
- Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m),
- Group 2 Caulfield Sprint (1000m),
- Group 2 Tristarc Stakes (1400m),
- Group 3 Blue Sapphire Stakes (1200m),
- Group 3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m), and the
- Group 3 Moonga Stakes (1400m) which is run as the Harry White Stakes in 2026.
Caulfield Classic 2026 Barrier Draw
The 2026 Caulfield Classic barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Caulfield Classic Field section.
Caulfield Classic 2026 Nominations
2026 Caulfield Classic nominations close at 12:00 PM on the Monday of race week.
Caulfield Classic 2026 Weights
Set weights apply to this race. Colts and geldings race at 57 kilograms. Fillies race at 55 kilograms. Final 2026 Caulfield Classic weights will be announced by 4:00 PM on the Monday of race week and published in our above Caulfield Classic Field section.
Caulfield Classic 2026 Acceptances
2026 Caulfield Classic final acceptances must be declared before 9:30 AM on the Wednesday of race week and will be published in our above Caulfield Classic Field section.
Caulfield Classic 2026 Jockeys
The final riders’ announcement is at 1:00 PM on the Wednesday of race week and the official 2026 Caulfield Classic jockeys will be published in our above Caulfield Classic Field section.
Caulfield Classic Scratchings 2026
2026 Caulfield Classic scratchings close at 7:30 AM on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Caulfield Classic Prize Money 2026
The 2026 Caulfield Classic prize money is worth $240,000 in total, distributed from places first through to eighth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $144,000 |
| 2nd | $43,200 |
| 3rd | $21,600 |
| 4th | $10,800 |
| 5th | $6,000 |
| 6th | $4,800 |
| 7th | $4,800 |
| 8th | $4,800 |
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The cf “year”] Caulfield Classic race number is TBC for Saturday, October 17, 2026. There are ten races in total that day at Caulfield Racecourse.
Caulfield Classic cf “year”] Form Guide
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full cf “year”] Caulfield Classic Form Guide following final acceptances.
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You can watch or listen to the cf “year”] Caulfield Classic live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Free to air television: Channels 78 (and 68 in regional areas), 7 Network
Streaming: Racing.com
Mobile: Neds App
Caulfield Classic Winners
Winners of the Caulfield Classic going back to 1999 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Autumn Mystery | Rory Hunter | Blake Shinn | 57 kgs | 2:06.32 |
| 2024 | Kingofwallstreet | Matt Cumani | Michael Dee | 57 kgs | 2:09.89 |
| 2023 | Sunsets | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | John Allen | 57 kgs | 2:05.50 |
| 2022 | Mr Maestro | Andrew Forsman | Harry Coffey | 57 kgs | 2:06.89 |
| 2021 | Gunstock | Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr. | Jye McNeil | 57 kgs | 2:05.52 |
| 2020 | Albarado | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | Mark Zahra | 57 kgs | 2:07.9 |
| 2019 | Thought Of That | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Linda Meech | 57 kgs | 2:02.88 |
| 2018 | Thinkin’ Big | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 57 kgs | 2:06.79 |
| 2017 | Cliff’s Edge | Darren Weir | John Allen | 57 kgs | 2:02.48 |
| 2016 | Good Standing | James Cummings | Blake Shinn | 57 kgs | 2:04.37 |
| 2015 | Sacred Eye | David & B Hayes & T Dabernig | Damian Lane | 55 kgs | 2:03.20 |
| 2014 | Fontein Ruby | Robert Smerdon | Mark Zahra | 55 kgs | 2:03.82 |
| 2013 | Polanski | Robbie Laing | Hugh Bowman | 57 kgs | 2:02.50 |
| 2012 | Hvasstan | Peter Gelagotis | Glen Boss | 56 kgs | 2:03.82 |
| 2011 | Sabrage | Michael Moroney | Damien Oliver | 55.5 kgs | 2:03.00 |
| 2010 | Retrieve | Peter Snowden | Mark Zahra | 57 kgs | 2:08.38 |
| 2009 | Shamoline Warrior | Mark Kavanagh | Michael Rodd | 56 kgs | 2:03.99 |
| 2008 | Pre Eminence | Mick Price | Craig Newitt | 55.5 kgs | 2:04.37 |
| 2007 | Pillar Of Hercules | Peter Moody | Luke Nolen | 55.5 kgs | 2:04.50 |
| 2006 | Get Square | John O’Shea | Darren Beadman | 54 kgs | 2:03.68 |
| 2005 | Pendragon | Bart Cummings | Greg Childs | 56.5 kgs | 2:03.51 |
| 2004 | Cedar Manor | Graeme Rogerson | Damien Oliver | 55.5 kgs | 2:04.56 |
| 2003 | Casual Pass | Mathew Ellerton | Noel Callow | 56.5 kgs | 2:04.50 |
| 2002 | Platinum Scissors | Gai Waterhouse | Jim Cassidy | 57.5 kgs | 2:02.36 |
| 2001 | Amalfi | Peter Moody | Damien Oliver | 54 kgs | 2:05.32 |
| 2000 | Royale Exit | Leon Corstens | Peter Mertens | 54 kgs | 2:01.26 |
| 1999 | Blackfriars | Peter Hayes | Greg Childs | 55.5 kgs | 2:04.56 |