A brilliantly judged ride by Harry Coffey aboard Excelleration denied South Australia and The Map a fairytale victory in the $350,000 Group 2 TAB Adelaide Cup (3200m) at Morphettville on Monday.

Excelleration has won a drama-filled edition of the Adelaide Cup.

Excelleration aiming to be first horse to win Launceston Cup/Adelaide Cup double in 15 years on Monday.

Victorian stayer Excelleration landed some good bets with his win in the $300,000 Group 3 Ladbrokes Launceston Cup (2400m) on Wednesday.

Caulfield inner track set to debut in March.