Japanese raider Mer De Glace was ridden to victory in the 2019 Caulfield Cup by Damien Lane, who adds this victory to a Golden Slipper win.
1. Mer De Glace
2. Vow and Declare
3. Mirage Dancer
The Caufield Cup will be run and won as the Spring Carnival draws to a close. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 5:15pm (AEDT).
With 140 years of history, A$5 million prize money and spots in the Melbourne Cup still open for those horses looking to qualify, the Caufield Cup means a heck of a lot.
This edition will once again see a big field bustle its way around the famous 2400 metres and sadly, Australian bred horses will be few and far between.
Top weight Hartnell is an old stager that may have one final moment in the sun for trainer James Cummings after 13 career victories.
Chris Waller’s Finche looks a huge threat after recent sparkling form and Irish runner Constantinople is a serious threat and well-weighted with Luke Nolan on board.
Mr Quickie must be considered a place chance and Gai Waterhouses’ Japanese bred Wolfe is more than capable of springing a surprise victory despite coming off a midweek run.
New Zealander The Chosen One cannot be excluded, nor can British entrant Mustajeer who comes straight off the back of an impressive win in the UK and Japanese runner Mer de Glace could be the biggest danger of all.
It all adds up to a wide-open race and very juicy odds on runners that bring pedigree from all over the world. A wonderful Caufield Cup story will be told this afternoon, predicting it is nigh on impossible.
Prediction
1. Finche
2. Mustajeer
3. Constantinople
Catch all the action on The Roar live coverage from 5:15pm (AEDST).
Where: Caufield Racecourse, Caufield
When: Saturday 19th October 2019 5:15pm (AEDST)
TV: 7 Network, Sky Racing
1. Hartnell (Barrier 17) J Cummings — B Rawiller 58kg $21
2. Mirage Dancer (13) T Busuttin/N Young — B Melham 56kg $15
3. Mer De Glace (21) H Shimiu — D Lane 55.5kg $8
4. Mustajeer (16) K Lees — D Oliver 55.5kg $9
5. Rostropovich (18) D Hayes, B Hayes & T Dabernig — D Dunn 55.5kg $21
6. Finche (19) C Waller — M Walker 54.5kg $6
7. Gold Mount (4) I Williams — M Du Plessis 54.5kg $21
8. Red Verdon (15) E Dunlop — P Cosgrave 54.5kg $34+
9. Angel Of Truth (14) G Markwell — D Yendall 54kg $67
10. Big Duke (1) K Lees — B Prebble 54kg $51
11. Constantinople (7) D Hayes, B Hayes & T Dabernig — L Nolen 53kg $9
12. Mr Quickie (10) P Stokes — J Allen 53kg $9
13. Crown Prosecutor (2) S Marsh — C Grylls 52.5kg $34
14. Vow And Declare (9) D O’Brien — C Williams 52.5kg $11
15. Brimham Rocks (20) C Waller — M Dee 52kg $34
16. The Chosen One (22) M Baker & A Forsman — S Baster 52kg $13
17. Qafila (6) D Hayes, B Hayes & T Dabernig — C Parish 51.5kg $34
18. Wolfe (5) G Waterhouse, A Bott — B Mertens 51.5kg $21
Stuart Thomas
Expert
Thanks for being on board with The Roar for the race and the racing action will continue next weekend with the Cox Plate and then the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Final Results 1. Mer De Glace 2. Vow and Declare 3. Mirage Dancer
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What a fantastic race and a great win for the Japanese horse. Finche was brave but it was a day for the internationals. Final Results 1. Mer De Glace 2. Vow and Declare 3. Mirage Dancer
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Final Results 1. Mer De Glace 2. Vow and Declare 3. Mirage Dancer
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Damien Lane has done the job and won the cup!!!!
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The Japanese runner has stormed past Finche early in the straight and streaked away to win the 2019 Caufield Cup.
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Finche hits the front before Mer de Glace looms up and Mer de Glace WINS THE CUP!!!
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Brinham Rocks moves up on the turn.
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Still Wolfe leads and the runs start to come at the 800.
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Rostropovich moving forward and Qafila going forward.
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Hartnell, Angel of Truth in close vicinity.
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Every horse gets away well and Wolfe leads early.
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Racing in the Cup.
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I'm still siding with Finche but also feel Wolfe might shock a few with a light weight. Vow and Declare the biggest danger.
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The late money appears to be coming for Constantinople!!!
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About to move in. This is a great race and a key lead up to the Melbourne Cup in two weeks.
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The horses are behind the barriers and we are just a couple of minutes away from action. Seriously windy and cold in Melbourne. Hopefully the horses stay calm and composed and all run to their best.
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A little rain falling in Melbourne and the weather looks appalling, cold and arctic. It is Melbourne.
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Just three minutes away from the start of the 2019 Caufield Cup. A host of international horses are here and the some of the best talent in Australia will take them on head to head.
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Horses about to make their way onto the track. This is such an open race. Who are you thinking race fans?
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What a beautiful looking horse Finche is. Lovely stride and colour. There is your winner folks.