We have expert betting tips for the Caulfield Cup at Caulfield on Saturday, which is one of the best staying races in the world.
We have a runner-by-runner betting guide available for the Caulfield Cup, which runs at 5:15pm, and features the likes of Gold Trip, West Wind Blows, and Soulcombe.
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Our best bets for Caulfield Cup 2023
Best Bet:
#1 Gold Trip @ $4.80
Best Each Way Bet:
#6 West Wind Blows @ $6.50
Best Roughie:
#4 Montefilia @ $14
Caulfield Cup Tips for Trifecta
Punters should have five runners on their ticket for the Caulfield Cup trifecta.
- Gold Trip
- West Wind Blows
- Montefilia
- Soulcombe
- Without a Fight

Caulfield Cup Tips for First-Four
We have included seven runners for our Caulfield Cup first-four.
- Gold Trip
- West Wind Blows
- Montefilia
- Soulcombe
- Without a Fight
- Valiant King
- Breakup

Caulfield Cup Form Guide & Tips
1. Gold Trip (Best Bet – $4.80)
Last year’s Melbourne Cup winner was brilliant last time out, which is an excellent form guide.
He gets in with 58.5kg on his back, which is tough, but he’s the class runner in this field, and he’s marching towards another Cup.
2. Without a Fight ($7.50)
Better for the fresh up and we can’t leave him out of selections. He won both starts last preparation, and the betting support is a good sign.
3. Breakup ($8)
A Japanese runner and they are always tough to beat in the Caulfield Cup.
Damian Lane rides, and with only 55kg on his back, he should be right there in the mix based on his international form.
4. Montefilia (Best Roughie – $14)
She turned her form around to produce the goods in Sydney last start, and we’re happy to pick her at generous odds.
The six-year-old is built for a race like the Caulfield Cup, so the double-figure odds are worth snapping up.
5. Francesco Guardi ($19)
Another Sydney-based runner that likes to get back in the run and storm home late.
McDonald rides, which attracts interest, but with the quality of this field, we’re leaving him out.
6. West Wind Blows (Best Each Way – $6.50)
He ran second last time out and that was a top first-up effort in Australia for the son of Teofilo.
He’s an extremely consistent European, and he must be included in selections.
7. Nonconformist ($46)
We fancied his chances last time out when running fourth. There was nothing wrong with that run, but there are some better runners in this race.
A first four spot wouldn’t surprise us, so check for any betting moves.
8. Soulcombe ($6.50)
Third against similar opposition last start, so there’s no reason to leave him out. He’s flying this preparation, so include at the each-way odds.
9. Duke de Sessa ($31)
Better for two runs back from a spell, but he hasn’t shown enough to entertain his chances.
10. Hoo Ya Mal ($15)
Specked at double-figure odds following an improved effort for second. His odds have drifted after opening at $13, so we’re heading elsewhere.
11. Right You Are ($46)
After running second fresh up, it hasn’t done enough to impress us.
Preparing for the Melbourne Cup, but it needs to rediscover its best form to have a chance.
12. Emissary ($91)
Big odds because his form this preparation hasn’t been good enough. Can’t have him in selections.
13. Goldman ($67)
Another runner that hasn’t shown enough this preparation. Needs to lift.
14. Okita Soushi ($27)
Trained by Joseph O’Brien, who has a good record when bringing horses to Australia.
An interesting runner, and Kerrin McEvoy loves the big races.
15. Fame ($151)
A class below most of these runners.
16. Bois D’Argent ($101)
He has been in work for a while and he’s another runner looking for something a little easier than this.
17. Spirit Ridge ($41)
Consistent and Sydney form should hold up well. Might want some moisture but carrying 50.5kg helps his cause.
18. Valiant King ($19)
Another O’Brien import that is a chance. Respected with bookies, and the European four-year-olds have an exceptional record.
He’s a first-four chance.
19. United Nations ($71)
Running well but at a level below this.
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