It takes place over a distance of 2400 metres at the Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in mid October.

[2] The field is limited to 18 starters with four emergency entries which is decided by a ballot system.

The prize money, wins and placings in lead up races are among the major factors that determine the eligibility of a horse.

Automatic entry is awarded to winners of the Toorak Handicap, Herbert Power Stakes and the Mornington Cup.

Key: † Run in divisions[2] ¶ Won by Protest[3] ‡ Dead heat [52] In March 2015, BMW Australia and the Melbourne Racing Club announced a reunion in partnership, effective as of August 1, 2015[53] after the eight-year partnership ended in 2014.