{"id":33222,"date":"2026-10-16T03:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=33222"},"modified":"2026-10-16T03:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:29:18","slug":"caulfield-cup-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/caulfield-cup-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Caulfield Cup 2026 Tips, Predictions & Best Bets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We have Caulfield Cup tips and predictions for the Group 1 2400m race at Caulfield on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caulfield Cup odds<\/strong><\/a> present a wide-open field, and there are numerous winning chances in the big staying affair.<\/p>\n\n\n

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#10 Wine Dark Sea @ $9.00<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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We like finding European 4YO runners to back in the Caulfield Cup, and Wine Dark Sea is a runner we have identified as a good value bet.<\/p>\n

The Tom Charlton-trained son of Ulysses has four wins and two placings from 10 starts, so he has made a good start to his career, and getting in with only 54.5kg on his back makes him tough to beat.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re never sure how the Europeans will do when traveling to Australia, but by all accounts, he\u2019s a nice type in the making, and connections are confident of a big first-up effort down under.<\/p>\n

There has been solid betting support for him at $9, and if he brings his best form on Saturday, he should loom to win at some point down the Caulfield straight.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R9 – Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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11th<\/span><\/div>
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10. Wine Dark Sea (16)<\/span>
54.5kg<\/span>1151x<\/span><\/div>
J: Damian Lane<\/span>T: Harry Charlton<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 08:23:05 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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#16 Zahrann @ $8.00<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Our Caulfield Cup predictions include Zahrann to win. He has been let go in betting markets after opening at $5, but despite the betting drift, we\u2019re happy to include him in our picks for the big race.<\/p>\n

He didn\u2019t handle the track last time out when running down the track at Flemington, but there are many things in his favour here. He gets back to a good surface, and dropping to 53kg makes him tough to beat.<\/p>\n

Jockey Ethan Brown is reading races well, and he won\u2019t have to do much work from barrier 4, which is another positive. We fail to see why he has drifted so much, but the better odds are welcome.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R9 – Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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16. Zahrann (3)<\/span>
53kg<\/span>3×410<\/span><\/div>
J: Ethan Brown<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 08:23:05 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Best Roughie<\/div>\n
#6 Middle Earth @ $27.00<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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We\u2019re choosing to look past Middle Earth\u2019s poor record at Caulfield and include him in Caulfield Cup tips.<\/p>\n

The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding is fitter for three runs back from a spell this preparation, and although he\u2019s looking towards the Melbourne Cup, he has every chance of winning the Caulfield Cup on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The Maher team couldn\u2019t be going any better this season, and they can get the 6YO ready to win. He pays a handsome price to win, and we are happy to include him in all bets, including our SRM.<\/p>\n

Middle Earth winning wouldn\u2019t shock most punters, so there is no reason to overlook him at the odds.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R9 – Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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9th<\/span><\/div>
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6. Middle Earth (9)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>1×878<\/span><\/div>
J: Thomas Stockdale<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
67.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
14.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 08:23:05 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Punters get value odds with our Caulfield Cup SRM<\/strong>, which includes our three selected runners.<\/p>\n

We have Wine Dark Sea Top 5, Zahrann Top 6, and Middle Earth Top 8, which pays $16.75 for our three-runner SRM.<\/p>\n

Due to the size of the field, punters get good odds for our SRM. We have Middle Earth at generous odds just to finish in the Top 8, which shouldn\u2019t be too hard for him. Therefore, we recommend taking this bet for a bit of value.<\/p>\n

Caulfield R9 – Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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6th<\/span><\/div>
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16. Zahrann (3)<\/span>
53kg<\/span>3×410<\/span><\/div>
J: Ethan Brown<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
9th<\/span><\/div>
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6. Middle Earth (9)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>1×878<\/span><\/div>
J: Thomas Stockdale<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
67.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
14.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
11th<\/span><\/div>
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10. Wine Dark Sea (16)<\/span>
54.5kg<\/span>1151x<\/span><\/div>
J: Damian Lane<\/span>T: Harry Charlton<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 08:23:05 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Latest Caulfield Cup 2026 Odds<\/h2>\n\n\n

Caulfield Cup 2026 Results<\/span><\/h2>
Caulfield R9 – Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Hcp (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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4. Kingswood (17)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>5×144<\/span><\/div>
J: John Allen<\/span>T: Gavin Bedggood<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
23.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
2nd<\/span><\/div>
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12. Saint George (2)<\/span>
53.5kg<\/span>41120<\/span><\/div>
J: Craig Williams<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
11.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
3rd<\/span><\/div>
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7. Enfjaar (1)<\/span>
54.5kg<\/span>x381x<\/span><\/div>
J: Ray Dawson<\/span>T: Roger Varian<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
12.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
4th<\/span><\/div>
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2. Cosmic Crusader (14)<\/span>
56kg<\/span>11321<\/span><\/div>
J: William Pike<\/span>T: Andrea Leek<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
5th<\/span><\/div>
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18. Kings Valley (10)<\/span>
51kg<\/span>x0879<\/span><\/div>
J: Jabez Johnstone<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
31.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
8.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
6th<\/span><\/div>
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16. Zahrann (3)<\/span>
53kg<\/span>3×410<\/span><\/div>
J: Ethan Brown<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
7th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Treasurethe Moment (4)<\/span>
55.5kg<\/span>x4025<\/span><\/div>
J: Daniel Stackhouse<\/span>T: Matt Laurie<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
27.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
7.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
8th<\/span><\/div>
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15. Soul Of Spain (11)<\/span>
53kg<\/span>x6837<\/span><\/div>
J: Tyler Schiller<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
51.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
11.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
9th<\/span><\/div>
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6. Middle Earth (9)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>1×878<\/span><\/div>
J: Thomas Stockdale<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
67.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
14.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
10th<\/span><\/div>
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14. She’s A Hustler (5)<\/span>
53kg<\/span>55×57<\/span><\/div>
J: Michael Dee<\/span>T: Grahame Begg<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
14.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
11th<\/span><\/div>
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10. Wine Dark Sea (16)<\/span>
54.5kg<\/span>1151x<\/span><\/div>
J: Damian Lane<\/span>T: Harry Charlton<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
12th<\/span><\/div>
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11. Asterix (8)<\/span>
53.5kg<\/span>1×530<\/span><\/div>
J: Beau Mertens<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
61.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
13.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
13th<\/span><\/div>
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13. Starford (12)<\/span>
53.5kg<\/span>5163x<\/span><\/div>
J: Lachlan Neindorf<\/span>T: Joseph O’brien<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
27.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
7.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
14th<\/span><\/div>
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5. Knight’s Choice (18)<\/span>
55kg<\/span>8×093<\/span><\/div>
J: Robbie Dolan<\/span>T: J G Symons & S Laxon<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
41.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
9.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
15th<\/span><\/div>
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9. Royal Supremacy (7)<\/span>
54.5kg<\/span>31×91<\/span><\/div>
J: Jamie Spencer<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
13.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
16th<\/span><\/div>
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8. Green Spaces (15)<\/span>
54.5kg<\/span>x8604<\/span><\/div>
J: Rachel King<\/span>T: Bjorn Baker<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
34.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
8.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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1. Half Yours (6)<\/span>
57.5kg<\/span>44×65<\/span><\/div>
J: Mark Zahra<\/span>T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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17. Ohope Wins (13)<\/span>
51.5kg<\/span>1×096<\/span><\/div>
J: Jye Mcneil<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
23.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
<\/td> 19. The Euphrates (9)<\/span>SCRATCHED: <\/span><\/span><\/td> <\/tr>
<\/td> 20. Juja Kibo (14)<\/span>SCRATCHED: <\/span><\/span><\/td> <\/tr>
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<\/td> 22. Mr Monaco (3)<\/span>SCRATCHED: <\/span><\/span><\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 08:23:05 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div>
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We have Caulfield Cup tips and predictions for the Group 1 2400m race at Caulfield on Saturday. Caulfield Cup odds present a wide-open field, and there are numerous winning chances in the big staying affair. We like finding European 4YO runners to back in the Caulfield Cup, and Wine Dark Sea is a runner we have identified as a good value bet. 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