The Caulfield Cup is one of the Spring Carnival's most anticipated races.
Taking place each October, it's the arguably first major event of the carnival and provides a taster of what's to come at the Melbourne Cup in November.
Verry Elleegant took out the race last year, while Mer De Glace won the 2019 edition.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2021 Caulfield Cup.
INCENTIVISE ROMPS HOME FOR DOMINANT CAULFIELD CUP WIN
Incentivise became the third-shortest favourite to win the Caulfield Cup in a dominant performance on Saturday.
Nonconformist and Persan rounded out the placings but, even from the widest barrier, Incentivise never looked in danger for trainer Peter Moody and jockey Brett Prebble.
The three-and-a-half length win continues an unbelievable year for the five-year-old gelding, who has now won nine consecutive races since breaking his maiden at the Sunshine Coast in April.
Take a look at the finish below.
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE PERFORMANCE!
— 7HorseRacing 🐎 (@7horseracing) October 16, 2021
INCENTIVISE HAS WON THE CAULFIELD CUP! pic.twitter.com/BSFkmjXbc9
WHAT TIME IS THE 2021 CAULFIELD CUP?
The Caulfield Cup is traditionally held on the third Saturday in October at Melbourne’s Caulfield Racecourse.
This year, it will take place on October 16th - the same day as The Everest in Sydney.
The ninth of 10 races at the meeting, the Caulfield Cup is set to jump at 5:15pm.
The Caulfield Cup is one of the oldest horse races in Australia, having first taken place in 1879. 2020 will be the 142nd edition of the race.
WHAT IS THE PRIZE MONEY FOR THE CAULFIELD CUP?
The prize money for the Group 1 Caulfield Cup is a share of $5 million, making it one of the richest races in the world at its distance (2400m) or above.
HOW TO WATCH THE 2021 CAULFIELD CUP?
The 2021 Caulfield Cup will be broadcast nationally on Channel 7.
Sky Racing will also broadcast the big race, given its extensive history of showing the Spring Carnival's major races.
2021 CAULFIELD CUP FINAL FIELD AND BARRIERS
The final field for this year's Caulfield Cup has now been confirmed, with 18 runners set to partake in the famous race.
Homesman and Incentivise will be the top weights in the field with 55.5kg, while Charms Star will carry the lowest weight of 50kg with Dean Yendall on board.
The barrier draw saw favourite Incentivise draw the widest gate with barrier 20, while the second-favourite Delphi is in barrier 19.
See below for the full Caulfield Cup field, barriers and weights.
| HORSE (BARRIER) | WEIGHT | JOCKEY | TRAINER |
| 1. Homesman (13) | 55.5kg | Jordan Childs | A & S Freedman |
| 2. Incentivise (20) | 55.5kg | Brett Prebble | Peter Moody |
| 3. Explosive Jack (1) | 54kg | John Allen | C Maher & D Eustace |
| 4. The Chosen One (9) | 54kg | Damian Lane | M Baker & A Forsman |
| 5. Ocean Billy (7) | 53.5kg | Damien Thornton | Chris Waller |
| 6. Selino (17) | 53.5kg | Fred Kersley | Chris Waller |
| 7. Persan (11) | 53kg | Linda Meech | C Maher & D Eustace |
| 8. Quick Thinker (14) | 53kg | Declan Bates | M Baker & A Forsman |
| 9. Chapada (18) | 52.5kg | Daniel Stackhouse | Michael Moroney |
| 10. Delphi (19) | 52.5kg | Damien Oliver | A & S Freedman |
| 11. Master Of Wine (10) | 52.5kg | Dean Holland | M, W & J Hawkes |
| 12. Montefilia (12) | 52kg | Jye McNeil | David Payne |
| 13. Port Guillaume (6) | 52kg | Harry Coffey | B & J Hayes |
| 14. She's Ideel (5) | 52kg | Craig Newitt | Bjorn Baker |
| 15. Young Werther (8) | 52kg | Daniel Moor | Danny O'Brien |
| 16. Noncomformist (16) | 51.5kg | Craig Williams | Grahame Begg |
| 17. Duais (3) | 51kg | Michael Dee | Edward Cummings |
| 18. Charms Star (4) | 50kg | Dean Yendall | Chris Waller |
| 19E. Great House (2) | 50kg | N/A | Chris Waller |
| 20E. Constantinople (15) | 50kg | N/A | Aaron Purcell |
2021 CAULFIELD CUP BETTING ODDS
Incentivise ($2.60) remains favourite but has drifted out in the market after drawing the widest barrier.
There has been plenty of support for Delphi ($8) and Noncomformist ($10) after impressive runs in the lead-up, while Young Werther ($9.50) is also near the top of the market.
Last year's winner Verry Elleegant won't run in this year's race, with trainer Chris Waller instead opting to contend for the Cox Plate.
See below for all the latest odds courtesy of Sportsbet. Odds correct as of 16th October.
| RUNNER | ODDS |
| Incentivise | $2.70 |
| Delphi | $7 |
| Young Werther | $9.50 |
| Noncomformist | $10 |
| The Chosen One | $14 |
| Explosive Jack | $14 |
| Montefilia | $15 |
| Duais | $21 |
| Persan | $27 |
| Master Of Wine | $26 |
| She's Ideel | $27 |
| Homesman | $46 |
| Great House | $46 |
| Chapada | $71 |
| Ocean Billy | $81 |
| Port Guillaume | $81 |
| Charms Star | $126 |
| Selino | $151 |
| Constantinople | Scratched |
| Quick Thinker | Scratched |
WHAT CONDITIONS IS THE CAULFIELD CUP RUN UNDER?
The Caulfield Cup is a handicap race run over 2400m and is a Group 1 race.
In 2017 Racing Victoria announced a change in policy around re-handicapping the winner of the Caulfield Cup into the Melbourne Cup.
The winning horse will no longer be re-handicapped for the Melbourne Cup if they have already been allotted a weight of 56kg or more. Additionally, the Caulfield Cup winner will not be handicapped to carry more than 56kg in the Melbourne Cup.
In an effort to promote local horses, the number of races that gain automatic entry for overseas horses to the Caulfield Cup has been halved from 18 to nine.
INCENTIVISE STORMS INTO HEAVY FAVOURITISM AFTER TURNBULL WIN
Incentivise is now a short-priced favourite for the Caulfield Cup after its win in the Turnbull Stakes.
The five-year-old gelding is now $2.25 just two weeks out from the race.
Another G1 victory for INCENTIVISE and @blprebble as the pair land the Turnbull Stakes @FlemingtonVRC 💪
— World Horse Racing (@WHR) October 2, 2021
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