Caulfield Cup
1954 & 1955 winner Rising Fast | |
| Class | Group 1 |
|---|---|
| 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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The Caulfield Cup is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race held under handicap 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.