The surprising victor was Gai Waterhouse trained Descarado, who traveled around fourth to second place for most of his Caulfield Cup run before finding the heart to snatch victory from the leaders.

Another plucky run came from Harris Tweed, who has gone from a tenth place run in last year’s event to a second place finish in the Caulfield Cup 2010. With this performance, expect Harris Tweed’s Melbourne Cup odds to shorten dramatically.

Third was a photo finish that was handed to Monaco Consul, who held steady in the last hundred metres to take a place. Like Harris Tweed, many punters will now consider a Melbourne Cup bet on Monaco Consul, though his run was far less impressive than some runners further back like Alcopop.

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2010 Caulfield Cup Finishing Order

D’Urban Plate 2010 Results

Alotta Spur ($4.80f) did not let her many backers down when she powered home to win the 2010 D’Urban Plate. She took the run over What A Beauty ($5.50) in second and Follonica ($15) just slightly behind in third place.

Hoyts Food-Spices Stakes 2010 Results

In the Hoyts Food-Spices Stakes, Mr Chard ($5.50) proved his mettle on the heavy track by coming in ahead of top favourite Skilled in second and the classy Ace Acosta in third. This was only Mr Chard’s second career win, following on from a second place finish in the Listed Doncaster Stakes.

Sportingbet Stakes 2010 Results

Dizlago took the 2010 Sportingbet Stakes in a dominant performance on the home stretch, where early leaders like Golden Tabby and Speed of Dark slackened. In second place was Placement a few lengths behind, while third place had to go to the camera as Bride Salama finished as the marginal leader of a tightly packed group of runners.

Norman Robinson Stakes 2010 Results

Retrieve reminded us all why we had faith in him after running in the middle of the pack for much of the race, claiming first place in style in the final run home. Nearby was Almindoro, who demonstrated incredible staying power after running close to the front for the majority of the race. Marking himself as one to watch in future was Digital Fortress, who managed a third place finish in his first Group level race.

Caulfield Sprint 2010 Results

The Caulfield Sprint was won in style by Set For Fame, who stayed in around third or fourth place for much of the run before putting in the winning performance in the final straight. Second was Dubleanny in her first Group race run, with joint favourite Soul coming in third after having been stuck in the middle of the pack for most of the race.

Betfair Stakes 2010 Results

It was a terrific Betfair Stakes, as the early leaders were completely overtaken by some outstanding runs from behind in the final stretch. Queensland gelding Rothera managed to just barely snatch the victory from Sniper’s Bullet, as both put in tremendous efforts for a photo finish ahead of Jungle Ruler in third, who had led for much of the race.

David Jones Cup 2010 Results

Ginga Dude shocked everyone by running the entire David Jones Cup to take the lead early, keep it, and even gain more distance in the final few hundred metres. Putting in valiant efforts to take places were favourite Purple in second and Zoomin taking a well-earned third.

FEATURE RACE – Caulfield Cup 2010 Results

The Caulfield Cup 2010 was an astonishing run for eventual winner Descarado, who sat around second to fourth for most of the race before an inspiring run home to give him the win. Harris Tweed followed in second with a run that will increase interest in his Melbourne Cup run, and Monaco Consul finished a photo third.

Tristarc Stakes 2010 Results

The Tristarc Stakes ended the day’s Group racing action with a stylish win by Culminate and courageous runs from second place finisher Jersey Lily and third place Marquardt. These horses looked to be on a path to a loss near the last turn, but the home stretch saw them all rocket forward ahead of the previous leaders.

Carlton Draught Plate 2010 Results

Caulfield Cup Day finished with a bang thanks to a photo finish for all three places, with Varenna Miss stealing first place from a very game Flying Tessie. Netra was a head behind in third, but all three of the placegetters put in a performance deserving of a victory.

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The day will begin with the 1400 metre D’Urban Plate, jumping at 11:30AM. Our pick for this race is Belle Chantecler (number 8 ).

The middle distance action will continue with the 1400 metre Hoyts Food-Spices Stakes at 12:10PM. Our picks for this run are Skilled (number 1) to win and Territory (number 2) to place.

After that, the distance lengthens with the 2000 metre Sportingbet Stakes at 12:45PM. Our tips for this race are Zutara (number 2) to win with Speed of Dark (number 3) and Golden Tabby (number 7) to place.

Group racing excitement begins with the 2000 metre Group 3 Norman Robinson Stakes at 1:20PM. Our tips for this are Retrieve (number 1) to win, with places being split between Yulalona (number 2) and Altius (number 3).

The speed will increase at 2:00PM with the 1100 metre Group 2 Caulfield Sprint. Our pick to win this race is Soul (number 5) with Definitely Ready (number 6) a good chance to place, and General Truce (number 8 ) a roughie that could pull the upset.

At 2:40PM, the 1400 metre Group 3 Betfair Stakes (or Moonga Stakes) will run. Our picks for this race are Demerit (number 8 ) to win, with Trader (number 9) worth putting a place bet on.

The 2000 metre Group 3 David Jones Cup will precede the Caulfield Cup at 3:20PM. Our picks in the David Jones Cup are Purple (number 8 ) to win, with Rainbow Styling (number 5) likely to take a place.

At 4:05PM, the main event of the day will be at hand with the running of the 2400 metre Group 1 BMW Caulfield Cup. Our top Caulfield Cup tips are Shocking (number 1) to win, with places going to a mix of Herculian Prince (number 13), Metal Bender (number 2), and Harris Tweed (number 6).

Following the major race of the day will be the Group 2 Harrolds Tristarc Stakes at 4:50PM. Our picks for the race are Culminate (number 3) to win, with I’m A Hussy (number 8 ) looking very likely to take a place.

Finishing up Caulfield Cup Day 2010 will be the 1100 metre Carlton Draught Plate at 5:30PM. Our pick for this run is Netra (number 3), with the closest barrier.

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Master O’Reilly, Zabrasive and emergency Drunken Sailor have all been scratched. This is unlikely to have affected many punters, but there have been some changes to the favourites recently.

Prior favourite Metal Bender has now been supplanted by Shocking. Metal Bender was at $6.00 yesterday, with Shocking slightly behind at $6.50. Now Metal Bender is equal with Faint Perfume at $7.50 at SportsBet, and Shocking is the favourite at $5.00 to win. Herculian Prince has also moved further out from $7.00 to $8.00, with punters losing confidence in Gai Waterhouse’s champion.

Interestingly, Metal Bender’s chances probably improve with the wet track, so it is strange that his odds are getting wider. It is less strange for Herculian Prince, you has had little experience in the wet, and it makes sense that Shocking would look a better chance on a very heavy track.

Triple Honour is looking good at $31.00 with a lot of experience racing on heavy tracks. His odds to place of $7.50 make an each-way bet very tempting.

Alcopop seems like a decent chance again with all the rain, and this has been reflected in his odds moving from $10 to $8.50 to win. The wide barrier draw is still a worry, but a recent JRA Cup win at 2040 metres on a wet track and a second place run in the Yalumba Stakes last start do speak well for the six year old gelding.

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Caulfield Cup 2010 Odds

Top of the Caulfield Cup 2010 early market odds at SportsBet is Metal Bender at $6 to win. Metal Bender has had an interesting record this season, starting with a first place in the Group 2 Warwick Stakes before climbing down the places to a fourth place Group 1 Turnbull Stakes finish last start. His only 2400 metre start before the 2010 Caulfield Cup was in the Australian Derby last year, where he placed eighth.

Close behind in the odds is 2009 Melbourne Cup winner Shocking, priced at $6.50 to win. Shocking has also had a mixed season, with a win in the Group 2 Makybe Diva Stakes and a second placing in the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes. With proven staying power, Shocking is capable of at least taking a place, and a win would not be particularly surprising. If he pulls it off, expect his Melbourne Cup odds to shorten considerably.

Looking good at $7 to win is Herculian Prince, the classy entry from Gai Waterhouse who raced to a dominant victory in The Metropolitan. He also has a win in the Group 3 Kingston Town Stakes this season, but the fifth place finish in the Group 3 Colin Stephen Quality is worrying.

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Caulfield Cup 2010 Odds

2009 Caulfield Cup Winner – Viewed

Viewed came into the 2009 Caulfield Cup after an horrific season where the best he had managed was a fourth place in the Memsie Stakes. Without a win since his Melbourne Cup victory the year before, Viewed reminded everyone of his quality by winning the 2009 Caulfield Cup by more than 2 lengths.

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2008 Caulfield Cup Winner – All The Good

All The Good certainly wasn’t expected to win the 2008 Caulfield Cup. While he had a decent record overseas, he was coming into his first Australian race in the Caulfield Cup, a tactic that has rarely paid off. Neverthless, he just barely took the race ahead of Nom Du Jeu, taking the 2008 Caulfield Cup home to Ireland. Unfortunately, an injury to All The Good robbed him of his Melbourne Cup opportunity.

2005 Caulfield Cup Winner – Railings

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While the 2003 Caulfield Cup winner Mummified led for most of the race, Railings put in a bold effort in the last 100 metres to rocket home ahead. This should have come as a surprise to no one, as his wins in The Metropolitan and the Colin Stephen Quality just previously suggested a strong Caulfield Cup run. What was surprising was his fourteenth place Melbourne Cup finish that year and poor performance throughout his career thereafter.

2003 Caulfield Cup Winner – Mummify

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The 2003 Caulfield Cup winner Mummify had a mixed season before the race, with some placings, nowhere finishes, and a win in the Underwood Stakes. Despite this, Mummify took an early lead and held on to it throughout the race to finish just under a length ahead of Grey Song. Mummify’s Caulfield Cup run two years later was very reminiscent of his first victory, but the gelding injured himself badly and tragically had to be euthanized after that desperate performance that still earnt him a third place.

2002 Caulfield Cup Winner – Northerly

Northerly was practically fated to become the 2002 Caulfield Cup winner as he took the Craiglee Stakes, Underwood Stakes and Turnbull Stakes prior to his Caulfield Cup win. He then went on to take the Cox Plate for that season before returning early the next year to win the Australian Cup. His luck changed from there on out, but Northerly was still a force to be reckoned with in 2002 and rightly earned his Caulfield Cup win.

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While it started out sensible with Herculian Prince getting barrier 6 as the second draw, it became slightly farcical when 3 of the emergencies drew early to take barriers 1, 4 and 5. Conversely, pre-barrier draw favourite Alcopop got barrier 22.

From barrier 9 almost all the way down the line, each connection simply chose the next barrier along. The only exception was for Zabrasive, who skipped barrier 12 to take barrier 13, with Shocking very quickly filling that barrier 12 gap.

With the Caulfield Cup barrier draw, the odds at SportsBet will likely shift dramatically. Herculian Prince will likely come out as the favourite, though this could end up being a competition with Shocking. Alcopop will surely receive odds in the middle of the pack now, while Manighar (barrier 3) and Metal Bender (barrier 2) will probably hover just behind the favourites.

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Caulfield Cup 2010 Barrier Draw

Top weight has been given to Shocking at 57kg. Shocking was the winner of the 2010 Melbourne Cup, which is likely the sole reason for this assigned weight.

The next highest weight goes to Metal Bender at 56kg. This may kill his chances in the race, as many quality runners will be carrying far less.

Herculian Prince is in a bit of a bind after his Metropolitan Handicap win, assigned with 53.5kg that includes a 2.0kg penalty. This has piqued many a punter’s interest in the horse, however, with many tipping him to be a good chance in either or both the Melbourne and Caulfield Cups.

Herculian Prince only just made it into the Caulfield Cup 2010 field, however, as he shared the 17th spot in the final declarations elimination order with Alcopop, Mourayan, and Red Ruler. Alcopop also made it into the race with 53.5kg, while Mourayan and Red Ruler are waiting as emergencies at the same weight.

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2010 Caulfield Cup Final Field

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Many of the early favourites will be trying to earn a ballot exemption in this weekend’s Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes, with Caulfield Cup 2010 contenders like Precedence, Moudre, and Linton running the race.

A number of surprising omissions come with the announcement of the third declarations, as horses that seemed sure to enter the Caulfield Cup 2010 dropping out after mixed performances. These include Alandi, Americain, Mr Charlie, Trusting and Speed Gifted.

A good number of foreign runners are also still entered in the Caulfield Cup 2010. These raiders include Mr Medici from Hong Kong, Tokai Trick from Japan, Drunken Sailor from Great Britain, and French standout Manighar. All of these horses are Melbourne Cup hopefuls looking for a balloting exemption, all specializing in longer distance races than most Australian horses are used to running.

The odds have also moved with the Caulfield Cup 2010 third declarations. Metal Bender tops the SportsBet odds at $8.00 to win, with Moudre behind at $10.00. Behind them at $11.00 are Dariana, Herculian Prince, Precedence, and Shocking. Manighar trails further at $15.00, the French runner having had an unlucky season prior to an attempt at Australia’s beloved Cups double.

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Third Declarations for Caulfield Cup 2010