{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64e45579ba690e0011cb0542/6ad035f36203da9f2840d457?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"2026 Caulfield Cup Preview & Tips | Best Bets, Favourites & Value Picks","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64e45579ba690e0011cb0542/1792029977288-e5c4a712-7e0a-43f4-b09c-92acd7130d24.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The Caulfield Cup 2026 is here! The Quaddie Poddy breaks down the contenders, key form lines and biggest talking points ahead of the Group 1 over 2400m at Caulfield on Saturday, October 17.</p><p><br></p><p>Can Cosmic Crusader overcome his wide barrier after winning the Turnbull Stakes? Can Half Yours defend his Caulfield Cup crown? And where do Zahrann, Wine Dark Sea and Enfjaar fit into one of the biggest races of the Spring Racing Carnival?</p><p><br></p><p>We assess the Caulfield Cup field, barrier draw, weights and speed map, discussing the leading chances, value runners and our picks for the race. Expect strong opinions, a few disagreements and the usual Quaddie Poddy carry-on.</p><p><br></p><p>Who wins the 2026 Caulfield Cup? Drop your tip in the comments.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Mock Sports for Australian horse racing previews, tips and weekly episodes of The Quaddie Poddy. Follow @themocksports for more.</p><p><br></p><p>#CaulfieldCup2026 #CaulfieldCup #HorseRacing #QuaddiePoddy #TheMockSports</p>","author_name":"The Mock Sports"}