Kingswood (GB) won the 150th Caulfield Cup at Caulfield on Saturday 17 October 2026, trained by Gavin Bedggood and ridden by John Allen (racing.com final result). Saint George (GB) was second and Enfjaar (IRE) third. It's a $6 million, 2400m Group 1 handicap run anticlockwise, with $3.3 million to the winner (Racing.com). The race is conducted by the Melbourne Racing Club (MRC). Updates are below, newest first, in AEDT.
| Caulfield Cup 2026 | Details |
|---|---|
| Race | Race 9 at Caulfield, the 150th running |
| Winner | Kingswood (GB), trainer Gavin Bedggood, jockey John Allen |
| Placings | 2nd Saint George (GB), 3rd Enfjaar (IRE), 4th Cosmic Crusader (NZ) |
| Time / track | 2:28.21, Good 4 |
| Scheduled jump | 5:15pm AEDT, Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Distance | 2400m, Group 1 handicap, run anticlockwise |
| Prize money | $6 million ($3.3 million to the winner) |
| 2025 winner | Half Yours |
| Next | Melbourne Cup, 17 days later |
| Official result | racing.com and the MRC |
Live updates (AEDT)
5:41pm: Official result, Kingswood wins
Kingswood (GB) has won the 150th Caulfield Cup. Kingswood is trained by Gavin Bedggood and was ridden by John Allen. Racing.com now lists the race as a final result.
| Place | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Margin / time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kingswood (GB) | Gavin Bedggood | John Allen | 2:28.21 |
| 2nd | Saint George (GB) | Ciaron Maher | Craig Williams | 0.5L |
| 3rd | Enfjaar (IRE) | Roger Varian | Ray Dawson | 1L |
| 4th | Cosmic Crusader (NZ) | Andrea Leek | William Pike | 1.4L |
Source: racing.com, Caulfield Race 9 final result; placings match the Racing Australia results. Track Good 4. The Melbourne Cup is run 17 days later. For the full list of today's Caulfield results, see Race.com.au's Caulfield results today page. Race.com.au's Caulfield Cup guide carries the race history and past winners.
5:25pm: Result awaiting official confirmation
A Caulfield Cup result is official only once stewards confirm it and any protest or inquiry is resolved. We'll add the winner, jockey, trainer and placings here as soon as racing.com and the MRC publish the confirmed result. Until then, treat early social posts with caution. For a running list of today's Caulfield results, see Race.com.au's Caulfield results today page.
5:15pm: Scheduled jump
The Caulfield Cup is scheduled to jump at 5:15pm AEDT. We don't republish fields, barriers or odds because they change on the day. The official field, scratchings and running are with the MRC and racing.com.
5:00pm: Pre-race
This is the 150th running of the Caulfield Cup. The prize pool is $6 million, with $3.3 million to the winner. The race is run over 2400 metres, anticlockwise. Half Yours won in 2025 and went on to win the Melbourne Cup, which is run 17 days after the Caulfield Cup. For race details, history and past winners, Race.com.au's Caulfield Cup guide is an independent go-to resource. For prize money and how the field is chosen, see our Caulfield Cup prize money guide.
Where to check the official result
- Racing.com: results, published once stewards confirm the result.
- Melbourne Racing Club: the MRC's Caulfield Cup page. The MRC runs Caulfield racing.
- Race.com.au: Caulfield results today and the Caulfield Cup page, an independent guide to the race.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does the 2026 Caulfield Cup start?
The Caulfield Cup is Race 9 at Caulfield, scheduled for 5:15pm AEDT on Saturday 17 October 2026.
Who won the 2026 Caulfield Cup?
Kingswood (GB) won the 2026 Caulfield Cup, trained by Gavin Bedggood and ridden by John Allen. Saint George (GB) was second and Enfjaar (IRE) third, according to the final result on racing.com.
Who came second and third in the 2026 Caulfield Cup?
Saint George (GB), trained by Ciaron Maher and ridden by Craig Williams, was second by half a length. Enfjaar (IRE), trained by Roger Varian and ridden by Ray Dawson, was third. Cosmic Crusader (NZ) was fourth.
How much does the Caulfield Cup winner get?
$3.3 million, from a total prize pool of $6 million for the 150th running.
How long is the Caulfield Cup?
2400 metres, run anticlockwise at Caulfield Racecourse.
Who won the 2025 Caulfield Cup?
Half Yours won the 2025 Caulfield Cup and went on to win the Melbourne Cup that spring.
When is the Melbourne Cup after the Caulfield Cup?
The Melbourne Cup is run 17 days after the Caulfield Cup.
Sources and further reading
Facts on this page were checked against these primary and official sources. Conditions change — confirm before you travel or buy.
- Sportsbet Caulfield Cup – race day information — Melbourne Racing Club
- Why the Caulfield Cup just got bigger in every way — Racing.com
- Caulfield Race 9, Sportsbet Caulfield Cup – final result — Racing.com
- Caulfield results, 17 October 2026 — Racing Australia
