The 2010 Caulfield Cup is still a while away, but the Caulfield Cup betting action has already begun.
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The Caulfield Cup is the toughest 2400 metre race in the world, making Caulfield Cup betting incredibly exciting for punters. It is one of two prestigious races that precede the Melbourne Cup, and it isn’t unusual to see the winner of the Caulfield Cup listed as a favourite in the Melbourne Cup form. The race features 18 of the strongest stayers in Australia and with the competition so heavy, it’s little wonder there is so much excitement on race day. The race is worth $2.5 million in prize money and is one of the richest races in Australia.
The 2010 Caulfield Cup will be held on Saturday October 16. If you want to keep up to date on the news leading to the 2010 Caulfield Cup, we recommend that you visit 2010caulfieldcup.com.au
Since 1879, punters have loved the Caulfield Cup for two reasons. First of all, it is a race where the favourite does not always win and there is the option of betting on the Caulfield Cup/Melbourne Cup double which can make for a huge payout on a win. 12 standout horses have won the Cup double including Rising Fast in 1954, Let’s Elope in 1991 and the last winner, Ethereal in 2001.
The age of the horse can often have a big impact on its chances of being successful. Before deciding on any bet, remember that the 3 year old entrants have already had a few races earlier in the season to prepare them. However, the 4 year old entrants will be in their third season of racing and will be slightly more developed than the younger horses. Rather than staying patriotic to Australian horses, do not forget to investigate the international horses and weigh up how they will go competing alongside the Australian Thoroughbreds. For optimum Caulfield Cup betting on foreign prospects, be sure to check the previous records of international entrants in their home country.
Caulfield Cup betting can often be difficult as history has shown that the favourites do not always win and often an underdog will surprise spectators by blitzing past the rest of the horses. A good example of this is All The Good, who received a muted reception at the winners circle as the crowd had no idea who this horse was or how good he was. A tip when choosing which horse to wager on is to consider how many Group 1 races the horse has competed in and won. Those that have won will normally attract strong backing in the betting markets. Before placing any bets, it is important to check the Caulfield Cup field and form guides which provide punters with information on the horses’ racing history and their details for the 2010 Caulfield Cup.
During the Caulfield Spring Racing Carnival there is also the Underwood Stakes, Turnbull Stakes, Caulfield Guineas and the Caulfield Thousand Guineas. Some of the Cup entrants will with no doubt have been entered into these races. Weigh up how they performed and decide if they stand a chance in the following race. There are also races outside the racing carnival including the South Australia Derby Stakes and the Queensland Oaks which will be good to use as a guide.
Using the field guide, look at the barrier numbers allocated to each horse. Research whether your horse has ever started in that stall before and if so how did they perform? Barrier number 12 is considered the luckiest position, with 15% of winners starting from this position. The least advantageous barrier position for runners seems to be number 11, with only 4.5% of victors having been allocated this position.
