Betting Guide Β· Updated 17 October 2026
Caulfield Cup Day 2026: Race Times, TV & Timeline
Caulfield Cup Day is Saturday 17 October 2026. Gates open at 10:30am, the first race is at 12:15pm and the Caulfield Cup is race 9 at 5:15pm AEDT. The 10-race card includes two Group 1 races, the Thousand Guineas (3:45pm) and the Cup, and the last race is at 5:50pm.
01Caulfield Cup Day 2026 race times
All times are AEDT, from the Melbourne Racing Club race book. Start times can shift slightly on the day.
| Race | Time (AEDT) | Race name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12:15pm | Sportsbet Classic | Group 3 | 2000m |
| 2 | 12:50pm | Sharp EIT Solutions Ethereal Stakes | Group 3 | 2000m |
| 3 | 1:25pm | Manhari Alinghi Stakes | Listed | 1100m |
| 4 | 2:00pm | Quayclean Gothic Stakes | Listed | 1400m |
| 5 | 2:35pm | Sportsbet Harry White Stakes | Group 3 | 1400m |
| 6 | 3:10pm | Henley Homes Sprint | Group 2 | 1000m |
| 7 | 3:45pm | Stow Storage Thousand Guineas | Group 1 | 1600m |
| 8 | 4:30pm | Catanach's Jewellers Blue Sapphire Stakes | Group 3 | 1200m |
| 9 | 5:15pm | Sportsbet Caulfield Cup | Group 1 | 2400m |
| 10 | 5:50pm | Nationwide Tristarc Stakes | Group 2 | 1400m |
02What time is the Caulfield Cup around Australia?
The Caulfield Cup starts at 5:15pm AEDT on Saturday 17 October 2026.
| Location | Local start time |
|---|---|
| Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Hobart (AEDT) | 5:15pm |
| Adelaide (ACDT) | 4:45pm |
| Brisbane (AEST) | 4:15pm |
| Darwin (ACST) | 3:45pm |
| Perth (AWST) | 2:15pm |
| Auckland (NZDT) | 7:15pm |
03How to watch the Caulfield Cup
Seven and 7plus Sport show Caulfield Cup Day free-to-air, with coverage from 12pm AEDT in Melbourne and Sydney (the broadcast also covers The Everest at Royal Randwick, run the same day). Racing.com broadcasts live from Caulfield from 11:30am AEDT on its website and app, and on channels 68/78, Foxtel 529 and Kayo. For radio, Racing.com lists Triple M (LiSTNR app) and SEN Track.
04Going to Caulfield on Cup Day
Gates open at 10:30am. Caulfield railway station is less than 100 metres from the course, on the Frankston, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines, and tram route 3 also serves the reserve. Check the Melbourne Racing Club website for ticket status, entry conditions and what you can bring before you travel.
05Where to find the official results
Official results, margins and dividends are published by Racing.com and the Melbourne Racing Club once stewards confirm them. Race.com.au's results pages update from a data feed and may lag or be unavailable, so use the official sources for the Cup result.
Sources: Melbourne Racing Club, Racing Victoria spring programs, 7NEWS broadcast guide, Racing.com Spring Carnival. Race.com.au is an independent information site; the Melbourne Racing Club runs the Caulfield Cup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the Caulfield Cup 2026?βΊ
5:15pm AEDT on Saturday 17 October 2026. It is race 9 of 10 at Caulfield.
What time do gates open on Caulfield Cup Day?βΊ
10:30am AEDT. The first race is at 12:15pm and the last at 5:50pm.
What Group 1 races are on Caulfield Cup Day?βΊ
The Thousand Guineas (1600m) at 3:45pm and the Caulfield Cup (2400m) at 5:15pm AEDT.
What channel is the Caulfield Cup on?βΊ
Seven and 7plus Sport, from 12pm AEDT in Melbourne and Sydney. Racing.com also broadcasts and streams the meeting.
What time is the Caulfield Cup in Perth?βΊ
2:15pm AWST.
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