Carlyon Cup

Carlyon Cup

The Carlyon Cup is a Group 3 thoroughbred horse race in Australia. It is contested by horses aged more than four years of age. The Carlyon Cup race covers a distance of 1400 metres and is held at the Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne during February ever year. The Carlyon Cup 2012 will be run on C F Orr Stakes Day on 12 February 2012 along with other great races including the Blue Diamond Prelude.

Interesting Facts About the Carlyon Cup

The Carlyon Cup is run under set weight and penalty conditions and is open to both sexes. The prize money for the race is AUD$125,000 (As of February 2012).

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It was previously known as the T.S. Carlyon Cup but from 2000 onwards, it has simply been referred to as the Carlyon Cup. The horses that tackle this race often go on to the Group 2 Blamey Stakes at Flemington in three weeks time.

The Carlyon Cup was initially held over a distance of 2000 metres (1977 to 1994). Later, the distance was reduced to 1800 metres and 1600 metres. It was regarded as a Group 2 race from 1980 to 2002. From 2002 onwards, it has been categorised as a Group 3 race.

The Significance of the Carlyon Cup

The Carlyon Cup is one of the most prestigious Group 3 races in Australia. It is the great battlefield for the highest Australian pedigree horses. This race observes large amounts of bets as well. Many Australian punters are keen to make bets on this race. The Caulfield racecourse, where the Carlyon Cup race is held, is located just half an hour drive away from Melbourne city. The luxury-preferred Carlyon Cup does not impose any restrictions on sex or class. Out of the total purse money of $125,000 (AUD), $75,000 (AUD) goes to the winner, $22,500 (AUD) to the second runner up and $ 11,250 (AUD) is awarded to the third runner up.

Carlyon Cup Betting

If you want to make your bet on the Carlyon Cup, you can do it easily online. You can make use of the online resources to understand the basics of this horse race betting. You can then get to know how the payoffs are determined and what the betting options are by going through these resources.

If you want to keep yourself up-to-date on the latest horse racing news, you can then obtain free horse racing newsletters from the online betting exchanges. You can simply subscribe to the horse racing newsletter and receive as much Carlyon Cup race information as you want. You can spend time researching (if you wish) about the horses participating in the race, their jockeys, trainers, weights, past performances and much more. Knowing the statistical data about this race can help you to place that winning wager.

Benefits of Betting on the Carlyon Cup Online

You can open an account with any of the online betting exchanges within minutes. You need not even step out of your home to place your bet. Many online bookies offer free bets and bonuses to punters. You can get a variety of betting options for the Carlyon Cup race. You can compare different odds offered by different bookies easily online. You can enjoy placing your bet from home or at the office without any hassle. Finally, the selection of odds available is unbeatable. From the Carlyon Cup odds all the way up to the Melbourne Cup odds, you’ll find them all online in one convenient place.