The $6 million Caulfield Cup is the first of the three big Melbourne spring carnival majors and as usual, it’s a very open contest.

The barriers will open of the 150th running of the great race at 5:15pm AEDT.

Leading trainer Ciaron Maher has five runners, including two of the main fancies Saint George and Zahrann.

WA hoop William Pike will partner last start Group 1 winner and race favourite Cosmic Crusader.

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