Caulfield Cup Day
Race Day
17 October 2026
10:00am - 7:00pm
Callaghan Park
About the Event
πΈ Hard Rated Party Paddock at Caulfield Cup
This is where the party starts! Round up your crew and head to the Hard Rated Party Paddock, the ultimate place to eat, drink, dance and catch all the Caulfield Cup action.
Located right in the heart of the Betting Ring, you’ll be surrounded by the buzz all day long, great vibes, all the racing action, and an electric crowd.
Your ticket includes:
π» Gate entry
π Exclusive access to the Hard Rated Party Paddock in the Betting Ring
πͺ© Relaxed cocktail-style seating
π₯ 6 drink tickets
π΄ CanapΓ©s served throughout the afternoon including:
Smoked Chicken & Bacon Brioche Slider, Rare Roast Beef Crostini
Assorted Premium Sushi, Southern Fried Chicken Tenders & honey mustard dipping sauce,
Thai Pork Spring Rolls & Truffle Mushroom Arancini
π Watch the races.
πΉ Grab a drink.
πΆ Soak up the atmosphere.
π Then kick on at the Official After Party when the last race is run!
π $140 Members | $150 Non-Members (+ online booking fee)
- BUY HARD RATED PADDOCK
- πΈ The Lawn at Caulfield Cup (Trackside Marquee)
- Gather your squad and soak up all the Spring Racing action from the best spot on the lawn!
Think good vibes, great racing, cold drinks, live music and an epic atmosphere, all from your own reserved trackside table in the Lawn Marquee.
Your table includes:
π Gate entry for 10 guests
πΏ Exclusive access to the Trackside Lawn Marquee
πͺ Reserved seating for your group all day
π Food trucks serving up your favourites
πΉ Brookvale Caravan pouring drinks all afternoon
π§ Optional share platters available to pre-order – Pre-order here:
π Dress to Impress to win cash & prizes in Fashions on the Field
And when the last race is run… the party’s just getting started! π
π Stick around for the Official After Party with live entertainment and keep the good times rolling.
Dress to impress, rally your mates and experience all the fashion, fun and excitement of Spring Racing at Caulfield Cup!
π Tickets are sold as tables of 10
$600 per table (Non-Members) | $550 per table (Members) + online booking fee
- SOLD OUT
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Β General Admission Caulfield Cup
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Grab your mates and join us for one of the biggest days on the racing calendar!
Soak up the fashion, the excitement, the atmosphere and all the action as Callaghan Park comes alive for an unforgettable Caulfield Cup Day.
π₯ Buy online and save … plus skip the queue!
Gates open from 10:30am
Your day includes:
π Live racing action
π Food trucks
π» Bars serving all your favourites
π Spring fashion and good vibes all day long
And when the last race is run… the party’s not over! π
Join us on the Front Lawn for the Official After Party and keep the celebrations going into the evening.
Dress up. Round up your mates. We’ll see you trackside!
π General Admission
$20 Online (+ online booking fee) | $25 at the Gate
- BUY GENERAL ADMISSION
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GOT A PASSION FOR FASHION? HERE IS THE JUDGING CRITERIA FOR CAULFIELD CUP FASHIONS ON THE FIELD:
- CONTEMPORARY LADY OF THE DAY
- A clear understanding of current fashions tends with an edge
- Outfit should be appropriate for Spring/Summer racewear
- Headwear is essential and should be Contemporary in style
- Attention to detail is important with accessories that complement the outfit and make a statement
- Demonstrate attention to deportment and grooming
- SMILE AND HAVE FUN!GOT A PASSION FOR FASHION? HERE IS THE JUDGING CRITERIA FOR CAULFIELD CUP FASHIONS ON THE FIELD:
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- CLASSIC LADY OF THE DAY
- Timeless and elegant style is the key
- Outfit should be appropriate for Spring/Summer racewear
- Headwear is essential and should be Classic in style
- Attention to detail is important with gloves (optional), bag and jewellery that complement the outfit
- Demonstrate attention to deportment and grooming
- SMILE AND HAVE FUN!
- OUTSTANDING MILLINERY OF THE DAY
- Headwear should complement the outfit and make a statement
- Custom pieces that display an appropriateness to the Spring/Summer season
- Style and originality is the key
- Hair style that compliments the Headwear
- SMILE AND HAVE FUN!
BEST DRESSED GENTLEMAN OF THE DAY
- Display a sense of personal style and current fashion trends
- Outfit should be appropriate for Spring/Summer racewear
- Headwear is essential and should be Contemporary in style
- Attention to detail with such things as pocket square, lapel flower and cufflinks
- Demonstrate attention to personal grooming
- Hat, jacket, dress pants and tie/bow tie, socks are essential
- SMILE AND HAVE FUN!
- SHEZA ALIBI: The mare’s owner Fred Noffkeβs story is a remarkable tale of horsemanship, opportunity and a $10,000 dream that became racing history. In this Inglis Insights feature, Fred reflects on the journey, the horses and the moments that helped shape an extraordinary life in racing.
