Melbourne Cup 2026 order of entry: final field, list of horses, barrier draw, weights, Standings, betting odds.
By Sportshistori.com | Updated: Oct 31, 2026.
Australia’s most iconic horse race, the Melbourne Cup 2026, returns on Tuesday 3 November 2026, bringing together world-class stayers, global trainers and millions of racing fans. Known as “the race that stops a nation,” the $10 million Group 1 classic will again be staged over 3200 metres at Flemington Racecourse.
The Cup is more than a sporting contest — it’s a national spectacle of racing, fashion and music. Last year’s surprise winner, Knight’s Choice, raised the stakes and added fresh intrigue to Cup week; now the focus shifts to the new generation of challengers and the international raiders arriving for Flemington.
The 2026 Melbourne Cup has been run and won, with local hope Half Yours outshining its international rivals as champion female jockey Jamie Melham made history.
Here Sportshistori.com Brings the complete guide to Melbourne Cup 2026 — from date and start time to the field, order of entry, how to watch, odds, tips.
What Date Is the Melbourne Cup in 2026?
The Melbourne Cup 2025 will be run on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 — the traditional first Tuesday of November. This fixed date anchors Cup week and the broader Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington Racecourse.
What Time Does the Melbourne Cup Start?
The Melbourne Cup main event race is scheduled for 3:00 PM AEDT at Flemington. Expect full broadcast coverage to begin several hours earlier with undercard races and pre-race analysis. (For UK viewers this is 4:00 AM GMT; for US East Coast it will be 11:00 PM ET the previous day.)
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Where Will the Melbourne Cup Race Be Held?
The Cup is staged at Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne — home of the Melbourne Cup since its inception in 1861. Managed by the Victoria Racing Club (VRC), Flemington’s long home straight and two-lap 3200m course provide the classic Cup challenge.
What is the Prize Money of the Melbourne Cup 2026? Full breakdown
The total prize pool for Melbourne Cup 2026 is AUD $10,000,000. The winner’s share is approximately $4.4 million, with significant payouts to the placed finishers — making the Cup one of the world’s richest staying handicaps.
Melbourne Cup 2026 declaration schedule, when field announced and barrier draw?
- Third declarations: 10 am Monday October 26 -
- Final Declarations and Field: 4:30pm Saturday October 31
- Barrier draw: 5:30pm Saturday October 31
How does the Melbourne Cup Order of Entry, Barrier draw works?
Melbourne Cup 2026 Field: Where every horse make position in, Barrier Draw, Weights, Odds
The final Melbourne Cup field has been made public on the Saturday, October 31.
The full list of 2026 Melbourne Cup has been public as the 24 Horses list after Barrier Draw has been confirmed As of October 31st.
Here is the field and barrier draw for the 2026 Melbourne Cup – Australian racing's most famous prize.
CURRENT MELBOURNE CUP ORDER OF ENTRY
As of October 31, weights subject to change
Melbourne Cup 2026 Field: Full List of Horses, Jockeys, Trainers and Betting Odds
The Melbourne Cup 2026 field features 24 horses competing in Australia's most famous horse race at Flemington Racecourse. Below is the complete field, including horse numbers, barrier draws, jockeys, trainers, weights, and win and place odds.
Horse No. — Horse Name (Barrier) — Jockey — Trainer — Weight (kg) — Win Odds — Place Odds
1. Sons And Lovers (3) — Dylan Browne McMonagle — Joseph O'Brien — 57.5 — $21.00 — $6.50
2. Trustyourinstinct (18) — James McDonald — Joseph O'Brien — 57 — $7.00 — $2.90
3. Knight's Choice (2) — Robbie Dolan — J G Symons & S Laxon — 56.5 — $34.00 — $9.50
4. Middle Earth (1) — Mark Zahra — Ciaron Maher — 56.5 — $13.00 — $4.50
5. Vauban (22) — Jordan Childs — Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott — 56.5 — $51.00 — $13.00
6. Enfjaar (8) — Ray Dawson — Roger Varian — 56 — $21.00 — $6.50
7. Royal Supremacy (21) — Ben Allen — Ciaron Maher — 56 — $51.00 — $13.00
8. Wine Dark Sea (23) — Damian Lane — Harry Charlton — 56 — $51.00 — $13.00
9. Asterix (6) — Jye McNeil — Chris Waller — 55 — $81.00 — $18.00
10. Goodie Two Shoes (19) — W M Lordan — Joseph O'Brien — 55 — $26.00 — $7.50
11. Juja Kibo (14) — Sam Clipperton — Ciaron Maher — 55 — $11.00 — $4.00
12. Hopewell Rock (15) — Zac Lloyd — George Boughey — 54.5 — $10.00 — $3.80
13. Onesmoothoperator (13) — Declan Bates — Tim Fitzsimmons — 54.5 — $101.00 — $21.00
14. Soul Of Spain (5) — Tommy Berry — Chris Waller — 54.5 — $34.00 — $9.50
15. Zahrann (11) — Ben Melham — Ciaron Maher — 54.5 — $26.00 — $7.50
16. So You Are (7) — Rachel King — Bjorn Baker — 54 — $16.00 — $5.50
17. Future History (12) — Jamie Melham — Gregory Hickman — 53.5 — $51.00 — $13.00
18. James J Braddock (24) — Craig Williams — Joseph O'Brien — 53.5 — $14.00 — $4.80
19. Kizlyar (20) — Beau Mertens — Joseph O'Brien — 53.5 — $34.00 — $9.50
20. Point Of Law (9) — Ethan Brown — Ciaron Maher — 53 — $6.50 — $2.80
21. Strictly Business (4) — Dean Yendall — Thomas Carberry — 53 — $101.00 — $21.00
22. Mr Monaco (16) — Jabez Johnstone — Ciaron Maher — 52.5 — $26.00 — $7.50
23. Zakouma (10) — William Pike — Grahame Begg — 52 — $31.00 — $8.50
24. Shockletz (17) — Harry Coffey — Ciaron Maher — 51 — $11.00 — $4.00
Note: The field, barriers, weights and betting odds are reproduced from your supplied data. Odds are decimal betting prices displayed with a dollar sign, not guaranteed payouts, and may change before race time.
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