The countdown to the world’s richest mile and a half handicap is on, and below punters can find our exclusive Races.com.au two-word Caulfield Cup 2024 form guide.
There’s a lucrative $5 million in prize money up for grabs as well as the honour of winning the opening leg of the coveted Spring Cups’ double as we prepare to declare the latest Caulfield Cup champion on Saturday.
Chris Waller’s recent Underwood Stakes winner Buckaroo is a huge hope with the weight advantage chasing his first victory over further than 1800m.
Deny Knowledge is on the quick back-up off her stellar upset in last weekend’s Group 1 Might And Power.
Punters are also coming for the talented Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott import Eliyass bringing in the right form lines.
To help racing fans separate the genuine Caulfield Cup contenders from the potential pretenders in the prestigious staying showdown, below is our succinct summery of each horse’s winning (or losing!) chances.
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1. Kalapour (4) – Prefer Others
- Odds*: $81 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
2. Buckaroo (8) – Distance Query
- Odds*: $4.20 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
3. Circle Of Fire (13) – Longer Better
- Odds*: $35 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
4. Warp Speed (19) – Needs Run
- Odds*: $23 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
5. Huetor (7) – Not Travelling
- Odds*: $46 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
6. Warmonger (16) – Rain Dance
- Odds*: $16 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
7. Eliyass (21) – Right Form
- Odds*: $7 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
8. Land Legend (1) – Metrop Winner
- Odds*: $10 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
9. Young Werther (10) – Out Classed
- Odds*: $21 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
10. Duke De Sessa (6) – Building Form
- Odds*: $19 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
11. Knight’s Choice (14) – Dethroned Now
- Odds*: $101 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
12. Muramasa (5) – Deep Run
- Odds*: $23 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
13. Zardozi (12) – Oaks Winner
- Odds*: $7.50 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
14. Coco Sun (20) – Derby Winner
- Odds*: $35 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
15. Deny Knowledge (17) – Front Runner
- Odds*: $9.50 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
16. Valiant King (18) – Surprise Acceptor
- Odds*: $71 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
17. Positivity (9) – Negative Chance
- Odds*: $31 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
18. Sayedaty Sadaty (2) – Aussie Debut
- Odds*: $15 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
19e. Fancy Man (3) – First Emergency
- Odds*: $67 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
20e. Berkshire Breeze (15) – Second Emergency
- Odds*: $61 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
21e. Francesco Guardi (11) – Third Emergency
- Odds*: $67 (at time of publish) – BET NOW
Caulfield Cup 2024 Odds
Caulfield Cup (G1)
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| Runner Details | Win | Place |
|---|---|---|
1. Kalapour (4)J: Ben Melham 55kg | ||
| At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track in the G1 Caulfield Stks on October 12 over 2000m, 9 len behind Deny Knowledge carrying 59kg at $41. The race before that 8th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 King Town on September 21 over 2000m, 9 len behind Eliyass with 58kg at $51. Happy to oppose. | ||
2. Buckaroo (8)J: Joao Moreira 54.5kg | ||
| Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; head behind Via Sistina carrying 58kg at $6.50. The race before that scored a big 3.5 len win at this track G1 Underwood September 21 over 1800m defeating Huetor carrying 59kg at $9. Last two runs stack up very well here, the one to beat. | ||
3. Circle Of Fire (13)J: John Allen 54.5kg | ||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 8 at Flemington in the G1 Makybe Diva on September 14 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Mr Brightside carrying 59kg at $41. Second-up 9th of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Via Sistina carrying 58kg at $81. Okay last time but Flemington will be his go. | ||
4. Warp Speed (19)J: Akira Sugawara 54.5kg | ||
| Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 17 at Kyoto in the G1 Tenno Sho April 28 over 3200m, 4.5 len behind T O Royal with 58.0kg at $39.80. First up last campaign third of 10 at Tokyo in the G3 Diamond Stks February 17 over 3400m, 1.5 len behind T O Royal with 56.0kg at $5. Dour Japanese stayer who will be better suited over 3200m. | ||
5. Huetor (7)J: Luke Currie 54kg | ||
| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 12 at this track in the G1 Underwood on September 21 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Buckaroo carrying 59kg at $61. Last start eased back early on 12th of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Via Sistina with 56kg at $26. Some chance on the fresh run but happy to risk. | ||
6. Warmonger (16)J: Michael Dee 53.5kg | ||
| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 8 at Flemington in the G1 Makybe Diva on September 14 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Mr Brightside with 58.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 11th of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Via Sistina carrying 57kg at $13. Up in trip and any rain greatly boost his chances. | ||
7. Eliyass (21)J: Tim Clark 53kg | ||
| Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Via Sistina carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Randwick G3 King Town September 21 over 2000m defeating Ceolwulf with 56kg at $4. Tried hard in the Turnbull and fancy he's still on the up. | ||
8. Land Legend (1)J: Zac Purton 53kg | ||
| Useful gelding. Most recently won by a nose at Randwick G1 The Metrop October 5 over 2400m defeating Zardozi with 51kg at $7.50. Before that 6th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 King Town on September 21 over 2000m, 5 len behind Eliyass carrying 55kg at $17. Up in weight here but gets Purton on and will take beating. | ||
9. Young Werther (10)J: Jye McNeil 52.5kg | ||
| Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track Qlty August 31 over 2000m defeating Duke De Sessa with 61kg at $4. Last start 5th of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Via Sistina with 55kg at $13. Going well, not sure he quite has the class. | ||
10. Duke De Sessa (6)J: Harry Coffey 52kg | ||
| Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 5 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind Via Sistina carrying 55kg at $13. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track in the G1 Underwood on September 21 over 1800m, 5 len behind Buckaroo carrying 59kg at $15. Going well, wouldn't shock. | ||
11. Knight's Choice (14)J: Robbie Dolan 51.5kg | ||
| Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 12 at this track in the G1 Underwood on September 21 over 1800m, 7 len behind Buckaroo carrying 59kg at $21. Last start ran last of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 5 over 2000m, slow going 12 len behind Via Sistina carrying 55kg at $101. Not good enough. | ||
12. Muramasa (5)J: Daniel Moor 51kg | ||
| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Moonee Valley So You Think on September 7 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Pericles with 58.5kg at $26. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on September 28 over 1800m, long-neck behind Berkeley Square carrying 60kg at $6.50. Ready to peak and has plenty of ability on his day. | ||
13. Zardozi (12)J: Andrea Atzeni 51kg | ||
| At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 17 at Randwick in the G1 The Metrop on October 5 over 2400m, nose behind Land Legend carrying 52kg at $7. Before that 5th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 King Town on September 21 over 2000m, 4 len behind Eliyass carrying 56kg at $12. Close to a win. Excellent last time, drops in weight, rates highly. | ||
14. Coco Sun (20)J: Karis Teetan 50.5kg | ||
| Last start 5th of 8 at this track in the G1 Caulfield Stks on October 12 over 2000m, 6 len behind Deny Knowledge with 56kg at $12. Before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track in the G1 Underwood on September 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Buckaroo carrying 56kg at $8.50. Don't think she's shown enough. | ||
15. Deny Knowledge (17)J: Craig Newitt 50.5kg | ||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 12 at this track in the G1 Underwood on September 21 over 1800m, 5 len behind Buckaroo with 57kg at $17. Second-up won by 0.8 len at this track G1 Caulfield Stks October 12 over 2000m defeating Mr Brightside with 57kg at $8.50. Gets in beautifully off the last start win, will give a huge sight. | ||
16. Valiant King (18)J: Teodore Nugent 50.5kg | ||
| Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 16 at Randwick in the G3 King Town on September 21 over 2000m, 13 len behind Eliyass carrying 55kg at $26. Second run from a spell 10th of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 5 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Via Sistina with 55kg at $101. Hasn't fired in two runs but he could be an improver at blowout odds. | ||
17. Positivity (9)J: Winona Costin 50kg | ||
| Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Bart Cummings on October 5 over 2520m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Just Fine with 54.5kg at $14. The start before that won by a head at this track G3 Naturalism September 21 over 2000m defeating Future History carrying 54kg at $16. Don't think she brings the right form. | ||
18. Sayedaty Sadaty (2)J: Ben Thompson 50kg | ||
| Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Goodwood in the G3 Gordon Stks August 1 over 2414m, 4 len behind Jan Brueghel carrying 58.5kg at $12. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Newcastle All Weather in the LR Burradon Stakes March 29 over 1609m, a neck behind Cuban Tiger carrying 59kg at $7. Creates interest but happy to oppose. | ||
19. Fancy Man (3)J: Ron Stewart 50kg | ||
| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 15 at this track in the G3 Naturalism on September 21 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Positivity carrying 55.5kg at $67. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track in the G2 Herbert Power on October 12 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Herman Hesse carrying 55.5kg at $9. Okay last week, rough exotics hope. | ||
20. Berkshire Breeze (15)J: Unknown 50kg | ||
| Last start 4th of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Bart Cummings on October 5 over 2520m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Just Fine with 54kg at $3.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Flemington in the G3 Archer Stks on September 14 over 2500m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Point King carrying 54kg at $3.30. Doubt he gets a run but doesn't look up to this. | ||
21. Francesco Guardi (11)J: Unknown 52kg | ||
| At the latest run 7th of 16 at Flemington in the G1 Turnbull on October 5 over 2000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Via Sistina with 55kg at $61. The run before that 9th of 15 at this track in the G3 Naturalism on September 21 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Positivity with 58kg at $21. Can be hitting the line. | ||
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Data retrieved: 17/10/2024 02:36 AM (Australia/Brisbane)
Race comments
The Caulfield Cup. BUCKAROO (2) clearly on top. His last two starts have been outstanding, bolting in with the Underwood Stakes here over 1800m before heading Via Sistina in the Turnbull before that mare, who is one of the best in the country, just edged him. He's been strong late so the rise to 2400m shouldn't pose an issue and he gets in well at the compressed weights. ZARDOZI (13) took a few runs to get going but clearly improved in The Metropolitan last time, beaten a nose and arguably a touch stiff not to win on protest. For that, she gets in beautifully with 51kg and her 2400m+ form is very good. DENY KNOWLEDGE (15) is the 'weights horse' dropping back from WFA last week when beating Mr Brightside. 2400m and much more pressure here, but she's a huge chance. ELIYASS (7) is very progressive and the market loved him in the Turnbull. Very wary. MURAMASA (12) the best at longer odds.
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