Caulfield Cup 2022: Durston wins, results, finishing order, video, prizemoney

Durston has claimed a historic win the 2022 Caulfield Cup.

In pristine conditions after days of tumultuous weather, the outsider who was a late entrant into the race has claimed the honours.

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The Chris Waller trained runner produced a stunning run to get over the top of second placed Gold Trip, Knights Order and Montefilia.

Durston becomes the first ever emergency to win the Caulfield Cup, etching its name into the record books. Durston entered the race paying $18 with bookmakers.

Gold Trip with Mark Zahra aboard looked to have the race won, but in the dying stages was pipped by Durston.

“What an amazing win in the Caulfield Cup, it’s a big deal,” Waller said after the victory.

Pre-race favourite Smokin’ Romans, ridden by Jamie Kah, was trapped in traffic as the came around the final bend and attempted to cut back on the inside. But after finding a clear lane the damage had been done as the outsiders pulled away.

Aerial footage of Durston’s victory showed just how absurd the winning run was, as Michael Dee had to weave his way through the other horses to find some clear air.

Dee perfectly trailed Gold Trip’s path before exploding in the final 100m to storm home and secure the historic win.

CAULFIELD CUP FINISHING ORDER

1: Durston

2:Gold Trip

3: Knights Order

4: Montefilia

5: Numerian

6: Vow and Declare

7: Smokin’ Romans

8: Duais

9: Sound

10: Nonconformist

11: Inspirational Girl

12: Chapada

13: Tralee Rose

14: Crystal Pegasus

15: Alegron

16: Benaud

17: Great House

18: No Compromise

Earlier in the Day it was Giga Kick who left the racing industry in awe after producing a stunning upset to claim The Everest win.

Craig Williams produced a scintillating ride to storm home down the outside and claim the richest race on turf.

Entering the race as an $18 outsider, the red hot favourite Nature Strip looked home and hosed with 150m to go but was swamped by Giga Kick, Private Eye and Mazu.

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