Caulfield Cup 2026

A perfect spring day for Melbourne Racing at Caulfield Racecourse for the Caulfield Cup.October 17, 2026 — 1:38pm1/15Punters rush to get a space as the gates open for the 2026 Caulfield Cup, Caulfield. Credit:Chris Hopkins2/15The gates open for the 2026 Caulfield Cup, Caulfield.Credit:Chris Hopkins3/15Punters rush to get a space as the gates open.Credit:Chris Hopkins4/15Judith McGregor from South Melbourne arriving at the Caulfield Cup for the first day of the Spring Racing Carnival.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS5/15Tahli Train, Ruby Farac and Sienna Mann from Craigieburn arriving at the Caulfield Cup for the first day of the Spring Racing Carnival, Caulfield, Melbourne.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS6/15Racegoers enjoying Caulfield Cup DayCredit:Robert Cianflone/Getty Images7/15Olivia Molly Rogers arriving at The Avenue at the Caulfield Cup.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS8/15Olivia Molly Rogers and partner Hugo Breakey Credit:PENNY STEPHENS9/15Delainey Mary arriving at The Avenue at the Caulfield Cup.Credit:PENNY STEPHENS10/15Punters have a rest between races.Credit:Chris Hopkins11/15 Jed Foulds and Callum Sullivan show off their mullets.Credit:Chris Hopkins12/15Diane Stevenson takes some shade and shelter from the young crowd.Credit:Chris Hopkins13/15Hats and horses at the 2026 Caulfield Cup.Credit:Chris Hopkins14/15A breather between races at the 2026 Caulfield Cup.Credit:Chris Hopkins15/15A large crowd enjoying the fine weather.Credit:Chris Hopkins