Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted October 20, 2023 Journalists Share Posted October 20, 2023 Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Caulfield Classic Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 2000m The Group 3 Caulfield Classic is a 2000m event held as a set weights contest for three-year-olds at Caulfield. First run as a Listed race up until 1998, the Caulfield Classic was elevated to a Group 3 status until 2000, when it was made a Group 2 from 2000-2004, before resorting back to Group 3 status. The Caulfield Classic is traditionally the final tune up for horses heading towards the Group 1 VRC Derby (2500m), held at Flemington a fortnight later. Just five horses have completed the Caulfield Classic/VRC Double, with Polanski the most recent to achieve the feat in 2013. As of 2023, the Caulfield Classic is run for $200,000. The next running of the Group 3 Caulfield Classic is set to be hold on October 21, 2023. 2023 Caulfield Classic Betting Odds Mr Maestro ridden by Harry Coffey winning the 2022 Caulfield Classic. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) The 2023 Caulfield Classic odds as of October 20 look like this: Riff Rocket – -222.22 Gold Bullion – +400 Apulia – +1000 Sunsets – +1400 Sunsource – +1600 Complete Caulfield Classic odds available at Bet365. Best Caulfield Sprint bookmakers The Caulfield Classic isn’t a race that’s on the tip of every punters’ tongue, but Australian betting sites do have markets out in the weeks leading up to the event. Some of the top online bookmakers will open up Caulfield Classic all-in markets which don’t provide insurance if your selected runner doesn’t start in the race, but the odds are more appealing. All of our horse betting sites offer betting on the Caulfield Classic and bookmaker offers will also be available in the days leading up to the race. These horse racing betting sites generally have apps available for iOS and Android smartphones. Sport Table Latest Caulfield Sprint News Caulfield Cup Day preview & betting tips | October 21, 2023 Horse Racing Tips 20 hours ago Elevate your Caulfield Cup Day 2023 bets with expert racing tips and quaddie selections for free on HorseBetting.com.au … Read More Caulfield Classic attracts eight three-year-old stayers Australia horse racing news 2 days ago The Group 3 Caulfield Classic will feature eight runners this Saturday afternoon, with the VRC Derby favourite Riff Rocket headlining … Read More Mr Maestro continues his winning ways in the Caulfield Classic Horse Racing News 1 year ago Mr Maestro hasgotten the better of Muramasa in the Group 3 Caulfield Classic, with the Andrew Forsman-trained three-year-old in prime … Read More Tutukaka continues march towards Victoria Derby Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Kiwi raider Tutukaka will continue his march towards the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) next month when he lines-up in … Read More 2023 Caulfield Classic Final Field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Sunsource Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Ben Melham 7 57kg 2 Riff Rocket Chris Waller James McDonald 1 57kg 3 Apulia Ben, Will & JD Hayes Michael Dee 6 57kg 4 Gold Bullion Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Blake Shinn 3 57kg 5 Sunsets Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young John Allen 8 57kg 6 Gates Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Luke Nolen 5 57kg 7 To Be Frank Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Mark Zahra 2 57kg 8 Tokyo Run Dean Mirfin Opie Bosson 4 57kg Previous Caulfield Classic Field 2022 Caulfield Classic field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Mr Maestro Andrew Forsman Harry Coffey 9 57kg 2 Red Sun Sensation Peter Moody Luke Nolen 2 57kg 3 Fearless Knight Kacy Fogden Tommy Berry 7 57kg 4 Dream Hour Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock Damien Oliver 6 57kg 5 Muramasa Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Daniel Moor 8 57kg 6 Distrustful Award Paul Preusker Dean Yendall 4 57kg 7 Maxxi Bon Kevin Corstens Damien Thornton 5 57kg 8 Fierce Legend Richard & Will Freedman Jye McNeil 1 57kg 9 Hereditary Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Jamie Kah 3 57kg 2022 Caulfield Classic result 1st – Mr Maestro (-166.67) 2nd – Muramasa (+170) 3rd – Distrustful Award (NTD) Recent Caulfield Classic winners 2022: Mr Maestro arrives in time Mr Maestro won the 2022 Caulfield Classic over the very game Muramasa and Distrustful Award. The $1.60 favourite with online bookmakers didn’t get things his own way like he had in previous starts. Harry Coffey had to take his medicine from the widest barrier and was positioned towards the rear for most of the race. Coffey made his move at the 800m mark and despite being three and four wide on the home turn, Mr Maestro never looked in trouble and managed to reel in the leaders in time to secure a smart victory in the Caulfield Classic. 2021: Gunstock shoots best shot in Caulfield Classic Having been sent out a $3.80 favourite, the Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)-trained Gunstock rewarded punters in fine fashion in the Caulfield Classic. In the much-anticipated rematch, El Patroness, the Super Impose winner, emerged as a formidable contender yet again. Under Brett Prebble, the daughter of Shamus Award, trained by Danny O’Brien, made an assertive move early on, positioning herself on the outside of leader Sharper. As they reached the halfway mark, Prebble seized control, launching a challenge for the lead. The real showdown unfolded 400m from the finish. Gunstock, tactfully ridden by Jye McNeil, patiently bided his time and made a decisive move on the home straight. Surging ahead at the 100m mark, Gunstock took the lead, asserting his dominance over his previous conqueror. 2020: Albarado shows Derby credentials In the 2020 Caulfield Classic, Kiwi-bred Savabeel colt, Albarado, showcased remarkable resilience in a race that unfolded messily. Under the guidance of Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, the colt, ridden by Mark Zahra, demonstrated tenacity to secure victory. Zahra strategically positioned Albarado towards the rear of the field, finding himself four deep early on and dealing with some over-racing tendencies before settling into a rhythm. The early leader, roughie Mr Roger set the pace ahead of the heavily backed favourite, Let’s Karaka Deel, who manoeuvred forward from a wide starting position to settle near the front. Amidst the muddling pace, Zahra navigated Albarado through the field, improving from a second-last position to midfield as the pace slowed with 800m left to travel. In a finish that showcased the colt’s toughness, Albarado, priced at $4.80, emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive contest. This edition of the Caulfield Classic concluded with a thrilling, diving finish, with Albarado crossing the line just ahead of the favoured Let’s Karaka Deel, who had to settle for second place. 2019: Thought Of That leads throughout Initially considered a $101 longshot when Derby nominations opened, Thought Of That’s fortunes dramatically shifted, and he became the $3 second favourite after a spectacular performance in the Caulfield Classic. The Ciaron Maher and Dave Eustace-trained colt, starting at $4.20, delivered an extraordinary three-and-three-quarter-length victory from the front. Jockey Linda Meech executed the race strategy flawlessly, pushing Thought Of That early for the lead and then masterfully controlling the pace. As they approached the home turn, Meech had the race well in hand, with Thought Of That putting four lengths on the competition, effectively securing the win before the majority of the field had even turned for home. Caulfield Classic past winners list Caulfield Classic Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2022 Mr Maestro Harry Coffey Andrew Forsman 2021 Gunstock Jye McNeil Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) 2020 Albarado Mark Zahra Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young 2019 Thought Of That Linda Meech Ciaron Maher & David Eustace 2018 Thinkin’ Big Tim Clark Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott 2017 Cliff’s Edge John Allen Darren Weir 2016 Good Standing Blake Shinn James Cummings 2015 Sacred Eye Damian Lane David Hayes & Tom Dabernig 2014 Fontein Ruby Mark Zahra Robert Smerdon 2013 Polanski Hugh Bowman Robbie Laing 2012 Hvasstan Glen Boss Peter Gelagotis 2011 Sabrage Damien Oliver Mike Moroney 2010 Retrieve Mark Zahra Peter Snowden 2009 Shamoline Warrior Michael Rodd Mark Kavanagh 2008 Pre Eminence Craig Newitt Mick Price 2007 Pillar Of Hercules Luke Nolen Peter Moody 2006 Get Square Darren Beadman John O’Shea 2005 Pendragon Greg Childs Bart Cummings 2004 Cedar Manor Damien Oliver Graeme Rogerson 2003 Casual Pass Noel Callow Mathew Ellerton 2002 Platinum Scissors Jim Cassidy Gai Waterhouse 2001 Amalfi Damien Oliver Peter Moody 2000 Royale Exit Peter Mertens Leon Corstens Caulfield Classic Past Winners Pre 2000 Caulfield Classic Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Blackfriars 1998 Lawyer 1997 Brave Prince 1996 Mustang Ranch 1995 Nothin’ Leica Dane 1994 Punctual 1993 Battle Hawk 1992 River Hero 1991 Lady Purpose 1990 Big Dermott 1989 Counterfeit 1988 Panneria 1987 Omnicorp 1986 Dundas Lane 1985 Born To Be Queen 1984 Gold Deck 1983 King Delamere 1982 Brightman 1981 Lordship 1980 Bright Halo 1979 Attack 1978 Society Beau View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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