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Caulfield Cup receives 124 nominations for 2026 race
The Melbourne Racing Club has announced 124 nominations for the 2026 Caulfield Cup, a Group 1 handicap race with a $6 million prize pool. While the total number of entries is lower than in previous years, international interest remains significant, with 32 entries coming from stables in Ireland, England, and France.
Notable international entries include 15 nominations from trainer Joseph O’Brien. Among the domestic field, the top six finishers from the previous year’s race have all been nominated again, including the winner, Half Yours.
The Caulfield Cup is part of the broader 2026 Spring Racing Carnival, which features major Group 1 events across Sydney and Melbourne. Key highlights of the season include the $20 million Everest at Royal Randwick and the $10 million Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
Entities
Caulfield Cup · Flemington · Joseph O’Brien · Melbourne Racing Club · Royal Randwick
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2026 Spring Racing Carnival includes major events in Sydney and Melbourne. www.sportingnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The top six finishers from the previous Caulfield Cup have been nominated again. www.sportsnews.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Caulfield Cup features a $6 million prize. www.sportsnews.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Everest at Royal Randwick has a $20 million prize, and the Melbourne Cup at Flemington has a $10 million prize. www.sportingnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Of the 124 nominations, 32 are from international stables. www.sportsnews.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Melbourne Racing Club received 124 nominations for the Caulfield Cup. www.sportsnews.com.au