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Author: Michael Gannon
Oct 15, 2019 11:22 AM
AAP
Finche tops the Caulfield Cup market
| Distance |
2,400m |
| Grade |
Group 1 |
| Track |
Caulfield |
| Prizemoney |
$5,000,000 |
| 2018 winner |
Best Solution ($12.00)
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The Caulfield Cup is the highlight of the Caulfield Carnival and is viewed by many as the key lead-up race to the Melbourne Cup.
The most notable winners of the Caulfield Cup include Northerly (2002), Might and Power (1997) and Doriemus (1995).
Since 1991 only four gallopers have completed the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double, Ethereal (2001), Might and Power (1997), Doriemus (1995) and Let's Elope (1991).
While the Cup double has been out of reach in recent years, the Caulfield Cup provides an opportunity for local runners to press their claims and international runners to acclimatise to the conditions in preparation for the Melbourne Cup.
The early favourite in all-in markets in the Chris Waller trained Finche. The son of Frankel impressed third-up, running a gallant second behind Kings Will Dream in the Group One Turnbull Stakes.
Mer De Glace leads the market for the international raiders on the second-line of betting and is looking for his sixth win on-the-trot.
His last three wins have come in Group Three company in Japan and if he can bring that form to Caulfield on Saturday, he's a genuine contender.
Likely field for the 2019 Caulfield Cup is listed below:
| Horse Name |
Jockey |
Odds |
| Finche |
Michael Walker |
$ 5.00 |
| Mer De Glace |
Damian Lane |
$ 7.00 |
| Mustajeer |
Damien Oliver |
$ 9.00 |
| Constantinople |
Luke Nolen |
$ 9.00 |
| The Chosen One |
Stephen Baster |
$ 11.00 |
| Mr Quickie |
John Allen |
$ 11.00 |
| Vow And Declare |
C Williams |
$ 11.00 |
| Mirage Dancer |
Ben Melham |
$ 13.00 |
| Rostropovich |
Dwayne Dunn |
$ 17.00 |
| Gold Mount |
Mark Du Plessis |
$ 17.00 |
| Brimham Rocks |
Michael Dee |
$ 26.00 |
| Red Verdon |
TBC |
$ 26.00 |
| Youngstar |
TBC |
$ 26.00 |
| Qafila |
Corey Parish |
$ 51.00 |
| Crown Prosecutor |
C Grylls |
$ 51.00 |
| Angel Of Truth |
Dean Yendall |
$ 101 |
| Sound |
James Winks |
$ 101 |
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* Yulong Prince or Wolfe if they win the Coongy Cup
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| Next in Line: |
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| 1. Nerfbosc |
Jye McNeil |
$ 101 |
| 2. True Self |
TBC |
$ 101 |
| 3. Prince Of Arran |
TBC |
$ 26.00 |
| 4. Raheen House |
TBC |
$ 101 |
