The all-important barrier draw has been conducted for the $3 million Group I Caulfield Cup (2400m) on Saturday where chances have improved or been diminished.
Here is a quick look at historical facts, since 1922, surrounding the starting points for the 18 runners in the feature handicap.
Note: These facts are based on the four emergencies failing to secure a start in the race.
The most successful barriers with eight wins each – Tarzino (No. 6 - barrier 4) and Sir Isaac Newton (No. 5 - barrier 9).
The least successful barrier with one win – Go Dreaming (No. 18 - barrier 1)
Last year's winning barrier – Our Ivanhowe (No. 2 - barrier 6)
The last barrier to launch back-to-back Caulfield Cup winners (1998 and 1999) – Sir Isaac Newton (No. 5 - barrier 9).
The longest current losing sequence for a barrier (last win 1941) – Go Dreaming (No. 18 - barrier 1)
The first horse drawn in the 2015 Caulfield Cup barrier draw – Exospheric (No. 3 - barrier 3)
The last horse drawn in the 2015 Caulfield Cup barrier draw – Our Ivanhowe (No. 2 - barrier 6)
Horses that will carry the same numbered saddlecloth as the barrier they will start from – Exospheric (No. 3 - barrier 3)
