Caulfield Cup 2026 Final Field Preview: Runner Analysis, Tips and Top Selections

Who are you with in the 2026 Caulfield Cup? Before settling on your selection, watch Winning Edge Investments’ Caulfield Cup 2026 Final Field Preview with Dean Evans, Luke Murrell and Adam Henwood.

The panel works through the runners, weighs up the positive and negative historical profiling factors, assesses the international form and shares its top six selections. There is agreement on some runners and a different view on others, giving you plenty to consider before the race.

Watch the full Caulfield Cup preview on YouTube or listen on SoundCloud.

When is the Caulfield Cup 2026?

The 2026 Caulfield Cup takes place on Saturday 17 October at Caulfield Racecourse, over 2400 metres. The Group 1 handicap is one of the major staying races of the spring. You can find the race details on the Melbourne Racing Club’s official Caulfield Cup page.

Our preview brings the form discussion and the panel’s selections together in one recording, so you can work through the race before making your own call.

What does our Caulfield Cup final field preview cover?

Runner-by-runner analysis

Dean Evans, Luke Murrell and Adam Henwood discuss the runners individually rather than focusing only on the names at the top of the market.

The recording includes Half Yours, Cosmic Crusader, Treasurethe Moment, Kingswood, Knight’s Choice, Middle Earth, Enfjaar, Green Spaces, Royal Supremacy, Wine Dark Sea, Asterix, Saint George, Starford, She’s A Hustler, Soul Of Spain, Zahrann, Ohope Wins, Kings Valley, The Euphrates, Juja Kibo, Point Of Law and Mr Monaco.

Use the video chapters to jump to a particular runner, or watch the discussion in full to compare the panel’s views across the race. This list reflects the runners discussed in the recording; check the official field for subsequent changes and scratchings.

Positive and negative historical profiling factors

Does your selection fit the profile? Adam Henwood joins the discussion of the positive and negative historical factors presented for each runner.

These profiles give the panel another way to assess the field alongside the form. Watch the preview to hear which factors strengthen a runner’s case and which leave a query to answer.

International runners and local stayers

Comparing overseas form with Australian staying form is a key part of the Caulfield Cup discussion. Luke Murrell joins Dean Evans and Adam Henwood to assess the international runners and how they measure up against the local opposition.

If you are still sorting through runners such as Enfjaar, Royal Supremacy, Wine Dark Sea, Saint George or Zahrann, their individual chapters are a useful place to start.

Caulfield Cup 2026 tips: the panel’s top six selections

After working through the runners, each panellist gives his top six. Here are the selections presented in the recording:

Caulfield Cup 2026 top six selections from Adam Henwood, Luke Murrell and Dean Evans
Rank	Adam Henwood	Luke Murrell	Dean Evans
1	Cosmic Crusader	Saint George	Wine Dark Sea
2	Zahrann	Cosmic Crusader	Cosmic Crusader
3	Wine Dark Sea	Kingswood	Royal Supremacy
4	Royal Supremacy	Enfjaar	Enfjaar
5	Enfjaar	Wine Dark Sea	Kingswood
6	Half Yours	Royal Supremacy	She’s A Hustler

Cosmic Crusader appears in all three top-two selections, while Royal Supremacy, Enfjaar and Wine Dark Sea also feature in every panellist’s top six.

The panel has three different first selections: Adam puts Cosmic Crusader on top, Luke selects Saint George and Dean leads with Wine Dark Sea. Watch their discussions to hear the reasoning behind those choices and compare it with your own assessment.

Jump to the runners and selections on YouTube

Short on time? These chapter links take you straight to several of the main discussions:

Prefer to listen while you work through the form? Play the Caulfield Cup preview on SoundCloud.

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Caulfield Cup preview FAQs

Where can I watch the Caulfield Cup 2026 final field preview?

Watch the full Winning Edge Investments preview on YouTube. It features Dean Evans, Luke Murrell and Adam Henwood discussing the runners and sharing their selections.

Is the Caulfield Cup preview available as audio?

Yes. You can listen to the preview on SoundCloud.

Who are the panel’s first selections?

In the recording, Adam Henwood selects Cosmic Crusader, Luke Murrell selects Saint George and Dean Evans selects Wine Dark Sea. Their full top six selections are listed above.

When do Caulfield Cup tipping competition entries close?

Entries close at 11:59 pm AEDT on Friday 16 October 2026. Submit your tip through the YouTube video comments or the designated competition posts, and follow the entry requirements above.