LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP DAY
FLEMINGTON TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Welcome to the 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival, our most exceptional yet. As Lexus celebrates its ninth year as Principal Partner of the Victoria Racing Club, we are proud to bring innovation, heritage and human connection together, creating an experience like no other. EXCEPTIONAL AWAITS
CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day is the most highly anticipated race day in Australia and increasingly followed around the world. Nothing beats being here in person at fabulous Flemington, while millions are joining the celebration digitally through a myriad of digital platforms being accessed globally. Every edition of the Melbourne Cup since its first running in 1861 has added a colourful chapter to the story of our most famous race, and of our nation.
Always attracting the finest stayers from Australia and the New Zealand, for nearly half a century past it has also attracted the best overseas gallopers, with several of the coveted three-handled trophies heading to Britain, the UAE, France, Ireland, Qatar, Germany and Japan. With guaranteed entry to the Cup for the winners of great overseas races, the global appeal of our contest speaks for itself. Top international trainers and riders make Melbourne their destination. Still the local contingent remains fiercely competitive, as the recent Lexus Melbourne Cup wins of Australian-bred Half Yours and Knight’s Choice have proven. The 18 carat gold Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy, valued this year at $1 million alone, returns to the Mounting Yard today after taking its Melbourne Cup magic to international and Australian destinations far and wide. The Victoria Racing Club is proud to share the people’s cup so widely before it goes to its proud new owners. The VRC team works tirelessly to present famous Flemington at its absolute best. In welcoming you here today, I encourage you to explore everything we have on offer. Get close to your horse heroes at the Mounting Yard. Enjoy food, fun, Fashions on the Field and international superstar Robbie Williams who will entertain us ahead of the big race and, in the Elms at the end of what will be another memorable Lexus Melbourne Cup Day.
Neil Wilson Chairman
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VICTORIA RACING CLUB DIRECTORS
LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP DAY TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2026
VICTORIA RACING CLUB DIRECTORS
NEIL WILSON Chairman MICHAEL RAMSDEN Vice Chairman GLENN CARMODY Honorary Treasurer SOPHIE O’KANE VIN COX NEIL WERRETT MICHAEL SAADIE ALLISON PURDEY ANN PEACOCK PETER MURRAY
Chief Executive Officer: KYLIE ROGERS (Secretary in accordance with the Rules of Racing)
Acknowledgement of Country The Victoria Racing Club acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which it is based, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nation, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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OFFICIALS
RVL RACE DAY OFFICIALS
VRC EXECUTIVE
Stipendiary Stewards: ROB MONTGOMERY (Chairman), RAYMOND LIVINGSTONE, JAMES HITCHCOCK, REECE WHEELER, DARREN TRIANDAFILLOU &
Chief Financial Officer: ADAM FORSYTH Chief Marketing Officer: NIKKI CLARKSON Chief Operating Officer: TANIA ABBOTTO Chief Racing Officer: LEIGH JORDON EGM Product & Innovation: LUKE KINNIBURGH EGM Customer: JACINTA ALEXANDER VRC TRACKS & GARDENS MANAGERS Head of Racecourse: LIAM O’KEEFFE Head of Grounds & Gardens: MICK RYAN
COOPER HAYMAN Veterinary Surgeons:
Dr CHRIS HEISLERS, Dr JENNETTE ORIELLY, Dr SINEAD GLEESON, Dr EDWINA WILKES, Dr THIAGO REIS RIBEIRO DA LUZ & Dr STEPHANIE CHAPMAN Judge: PAUL EGAN Starter: PAUL DIDHAM & COREY MALLYON Clerks Of Scales: SIMON PETCH & HAYLEY ADDISON Betting Supervisor: WAGERING DEPARTMENT Clerks Of Course: SHANE PATTERSON, PETER PATTERSON, BOB CHALLIS & TEASH GRIFFIN Doctor: Dr JOHN McCORKELL & Dr MATT MAIDEN Course Broadcaster: MATT HILL
Office: 448 Epsom Road, Flemington VIC 3031 Telephone: (03) 8378 0888 Facsimile: (03) 9376 5846 Internet: vrc.com.au Email: customerservice@vrc.net.au Victoria Racing Club Limited ACN 119 214 078
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THE VICTORIA RACING CLUB PROUDLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING RACE SPONSORS
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP DAY TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2026
In attendance today are: VICTORIAN VICE-REGAL PARTY Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria Professor Glyn Davis AC Official Secretary to the Governor of Victoria: Mr Jonathan Burke Aide to the Governor of Victoria: Mr Alice Gardiner 10.45am Race 1 DARLEY MARIBYRNONG PLATE (G3) Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Ms Ann Peacock, Director, will escort Mr Andy Makiv, Managing Director of Godolphin Australia, for presentation of the Trophy to the Winning Owner. Ms Elly Wicks, Host, to introduce. This presentation will take place in The Winners Bar. 11.20am Race 2 PIN & WIN COMMUNITY HANDICAP Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Ms Sophie O’Kane, Director, will escort Ms Sally Scerri, Head of Operations of Ronald McDonald House Charities Vic/Tas to present the Trophy the Winning Owner. Ms Elly Wicks, Host, to introduce. This presentation will take place in The Winners Bar. 11.40pm ARRIVAL OF THE VICTORIAN VICE-REGAL PARTY Her Excellency, Professor, The Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria. 12.00pm Race 3 TAB ONE POOL TROPHY Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Neil Werrett, Director will escort Mr Jarrod Villani, Chief Commercial and Media Officer of Tabcorp, for presentation of the Trophy to the Winning Owner. Ms Elly Wicks, Host, to introduce. This presentation will take place in The Winners Bar. 12.40pm Race 4 THE SCHWEPPERVESCENCE PLATE Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Ms Allison Purdey, Director, will escort Mr Brian Phan, Chief Commercial Officer of Asahi Beverages, for presentation of the Trophy to the Winning Owner. Ms Elly Wicks, Host, to introduce. This presentation will take place in The Winners Bar. 1.20pm Race 5 AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE CUP Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Michael Ramsden, Vice Chairman, will escort Mr Anthony Barton, Executive Chair, Australian Heritage Group, for presentation of the Trophy to the Winning Owner. Ms Elly Wicks, Host, to introduce. This
presentation will take place in The Winners Bar. 1.55pm Race 6 ASAHI SUPER DRY PLATE
Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Michael Saadie, Director, will escort Ms Amanda Sellers, Group Chief Executive Officer of Asahi Beverages Oceania for presentation of the Trophy to the Winning Owner. Ms Elly Wicks, Host, to introduce. This presentation will take place in The Winners Bar.
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2.18pm
Lexus Melbourne Cup Pre-Entertainment by Robbie Williams in the Mounting Yard
2.34pm LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP TROPHY CEREMONY VRC Chairman, Mr Neil Wilson, will deliver the Lexus Melbourne Cup to the Carbine Plinth before Jemma Rix performs the Australian National Anthem. 2.50pm Horses depart the Mounting Yard. 3.00pm Race 7 LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP (G1) Lexus Melbourne Cup Official Trophy Handover and Presentation Following CORRECT WEIGHT, the Chairman, Mr Neil Wilson, will escort Her Excellency, Professor, the Honourable Ms Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria, and Mr Jack Hobbs, Chief Executive Officer, of Lexus Australia, to the Mounting Yard where the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Trophies will be presented to the Winning Owner, Trainer and Jockey. Following the Trophy Handover, formal speeches and acknowledgements will take place. This segment will be hosted by Mr Eddie McGuire AM, Nine Network Melbourne Cup Carnival Host. Lexus Melbourne Cup Trophy Presentation Following the Trophy Handover, Mr Neil Wilson and Mr Jack Hobbs and the winning connections will be escorted to The Winners Bar where formal speeches and acknowledgements will take place. Ms Elly Wicks, Host to introduce. 3.50pm Race 8 CROWN AMANDA ELLIOTT (LR) Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Vin Cox, Director, will escort Mrs Amanda Elliott AO, former VRC Chairman, and The Hon Martin Pakula, Chairman of Crown Melbourne for the presentation of the Trophy to the Winning Owner. Ms Elly Wicks, Host, to introduce. This presentation will take place in The Winners Bar. 4.35pm Race 9 THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB STAKES (G3) Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Glenn Carmody, Honorary Treasurer & Director, will escort Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP, Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, for presentation of the Trophy to the Winning Owner. Ms Elly Wicks, Host, to introduce. This presentation will take place in The Winners Bar. 5.15pm Race 10 CHANNEL 9 TROPHY Following CORRECT WEIGHT, Mr Peter Murray, Director, will escort Mr Andrew Cann, National Commercial Director – Sport of Nine Entertainment, for presentation of the Trophy to the Winning Owner. Ms Elly Wicks, Host, to introduce. This presentation will take place in The Winners Bar.
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THE BETTING RING
TASTES
SIPS Drinks from pop up bars
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CLUB LAWN Explore all the action and tasty pop-ups on the Club Lawn including Chin Chin and their iconic FEED ME menu, French classics from Frenchie and sit back and soak in the atmosphere with a glass of bubbles at the G.H.Mumm Champagne Garden.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
HOWDEN VICTORIA DERBY DAY Registrations Open 10:00am Photo Opportunity 10:30am Registrations Close 11:00am LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP DAY Registrations Open 9:00am Photo Opportunity 9:30am Registrations Close 10:00am
Promenades 11:15am Promenades 10:10am
Best Suited Preliminary Finals 11:55am Best Suited Daily Final 12:35pm Best Suited Preliminary Finals 10:55am Best Suited Daily Final 11:25am Best Dressed Preliminary Finals 12:15pm Best Dressed Daily Final 12:55pm Best Dressed Preliminary Finals 1:30pm Best Dressed Daily Final 2:10pm Emerging Designer Award presented by Vogue (invitation only) Preliminary Final 2:40pm Emerging Designer Award presented by Vogue Final 3:20pm Lillian Frank AM MBE Millinery Award (invitation Only) Preliminary Finals 1:20pm Lillian Frank AM MBE Award Final 2:00pm
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MELBOURNE CUP THE FIRST TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER
Wollomai won 1875 Melbourne Cup on the second Tuesday in November. (The Australasian Sketcher/VRC Collection)
“ T he First Tuesday of November”, goes the song delivered by country-and-western star Slim Dusty in 1975. “Every year it is the same, Every Aussie heart is beating with excitement of the game.” Think Big won the Cup, for the second year in a row. “First Tuesday in November” was the title of a sumptuous coffee- table book by veteran journalist David Bernstein, published in 1969, with the subtitle “The Story of the Melbourne Cup”. That was the year of Rain Lover’s second victory. This year, 2026, marks the 166th successive running of Australia’s most historic and famous race, at Flemington every spring. THE FIRST TUESDAY? ALWAYS By Dr Andrew Lemon Almost
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MELBOURNE CUP THE FIRST TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER
Always the First Tuesday? Well, nearly always. It is like a children’s riddle. “When is a first Tuesday not a first Tuesday?” The correct answer is 1875, the year when Wollomai won the Cup, because that was the first time the Cup was run on a Tuesday, with Victoria Derby Day the preceding Saturday, Oaks Day on the following Thursday and a final day of racing the next Saturday. But when Wollomai won, Cup Day was the second Tuesday in November, which that year
ABOVE: The cover of David Lee Bernstein's The First Tuesday in November: The Story of the Melbourne Cup , written in 1969, the front cover featuring The Lawn at Flemington on Cup Day by Carl Kahler 1887.
was the 9th, a public holiday proclaimed in Victoria to celebrate the birthday of the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VII. When Archer won the very first Melbourne Cup, a handicap, back in 1861, the race opened three consecutive days of racing, commencing on 7 November, a Thursday—the first Thursday of November. The next day, Friday, the Sydney champion returned to win the Town Plate, again of two miles but at weight-for-age, in commanding style. A year later he won the Cup again, this time on the second Thursday in November. Two days later he took home the All-Aged Stakes of one mile, “in a canter”. Cup Day in 1863 came late in November, on Friday the 20th. The winner, Banker, returned the next day to win a 1½ mile race called The Metropolitan Handicap. From 1864 onwards for the next decade the Cup was always run on a Thursday. That year’s winner, Lantern, has the unique distinction of winning the Victoria Derby a day after taking the Melbourne Cup. The next day, Saturday, he returned to win the one mile Publicans’ Purse handicap. When ‘Sydney’ Tim Whiffler won the Cup in 1867 the race was actually held on the last Thursday of October, the 31st. It was again the start of a three day meeting, and he reappeared on the Saturday to win the valuable Queen’s Plate over a punishing
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MELBOURNE CUP THE FIRST TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER
three miles. It was the next year when Glencoe recorded a gruelling five wins in three days. After taking the Cup on the opening Thursday, he won the Spring Handicap and a handicap for four-year-olds on Friday, and won twice again the next day. First of those two was the All-Aged Stakes over a mile, attracting a field of five. At the end of the day he won the three- mile Queen’s Plate, admittedly in “a very slow time”. When Warrior, a six-year-old, won the 1869 Melbourne Cup on the first Thursday in November, the Victoria Derby had been switched to the preceding Saturday for the first time. Warrior won the two mile Essendon Stakes on Derby Day ahead of his Thursday victory in the Cup. He raced again the next day, Friday, in the Spring Handicap, beaten this time by the Cup runner-up, The Monk. Cup Day 1870 was postponed for a week because of rain— from the first Thursday to the second. So Thursday it remained until Wollomai’s year. The four- day formula with the Cup on a Tuesday—albeit the second Tuesday—was judged such a success that the VRC decided to replicate this schedule the following year. Cup Day became the holiday. By the workings of the calendar, this meant that
Tom Hales on Briseis, with 1876 Melbourne Cup-winning jockey, Peter St. Albans (left), who rode the filly to victory as an eleven-year-old. (Painting by Frederick Woodhouse)
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MELBOURNE CUP THE FIRST TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER
the Geelong super filly, Briseis, became the first horse to win a Melbourne Cup on the First Tuesday in November. She had already won the Derby against colts the previous Saturday, and she went on to win the Oaks on Thursday. No other horse in history has won this trio. First Tuesday in November it has been ever since, with just these five exceptions: 1882 The Assyrian When the Cup was run on Tuesday 31 October. 1916 Sasanof Torrential rain forced a postponement to the following Saturday. 1942 Colonus 1943 Dark Felt 1944 Sirius The war years when Melbourne Cup Day holiday was suspended and the race was run on the second or third Saturday of the month. First horse to win a Melbourne Cup on a Tuesday in November: 1875 Wollomai First horse to win a Melbourne Cup on the First Tuesday in November: Briseis, 1876, the three-year-old filly whose jockey that day, Peter ‘St Albans’ Bowden, was just shy of his twelfth birthday. But that is another story.
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2026 MCC LEADING TRAINER & JOCKEY
JB CUMMINGS LEADING TRAINER AWARD Named in honour of the Cups King, Bart Cummings, and acknowledges the outstanding performance of the trainer who has accrued the most number of points throughout the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival. The winner of the JB Cummings Leading Trainer Award courtesy of our major partner Crown, will receive a $5,000 Crown voucher. RON HUTCHISON LEADING JOCKEY AWARD Named in honour of Racing Hall of Fame inductee, Ron Hutchinson and acknowledges the outstanding performance of the jockey who has accrued the most number of points throughout the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival. The winner of the Ron Hutchison Leading Jockey Award courtesy of our major partner Crown, will receive a $5,000 Crown voucher.
Points for the JB Cummings Leading Trainer Award and the Ron Hutchinson Leading Jockey Award are allocated per race on a 3-2-1 basis for horses who finish first, second and third during all races of the Melbourne Cup Carnival
LAST 10 YEARS
RON HUTCHISON LEADING JOCKEY AWARD
JB CUMMINGS LEADING TRAINER AWARD
YEAR
2025 Mark Zahra
Ciaron Maher Ciaron Maher Chris Waller Chris Waller Chris Waller
2024 James McDonald 2023 James McDonald 2022 James McDonald 2021 James McDonald
2020 Hugh Bowman/Damien Oliver
Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes
2019 Craig Williams 2018 James McDonald 2017 Damian Lane 2016 Hugh Bowman
Chris Waller
David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig
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MARK GUEST TEAM ARCHER
A veteran racing analyst with 25 years at Sky Racing and top jockey manager, his punting ethos is to do the work and don’t be influenced by those who don’t.
BEST BET Race 9 #2 SHADHAVAR
NEXT BEST Race 6 #4 SABAJ
VALUE BET Race 8 #13 MR NATURAL
THE CUP
Race 7 #2 TRUSTYOURINSTINCT
MARK HUNTER TEAM LIGHT FINGERS
Worked in the racing industry for 30 years. Starting with ‘Best Bets’ then Tote Tasmania, RSN for many years, and now RSN/SEN with The Hunters Edge, Saturday form panel and Sky Sports Radio.
BEST BET Race 8 #5 RANARSSON
NEXT BEST Race 3 #6 KATOTO
VALUE BET Race 9 #6 RUSKA ROMA
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NATIONAL SWEEP
For 24 years, the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour has brought the magic, excitement and enduring legacy of the Melbourne Cup to communities across Australia and around the world. Since its inception, the Tour has travelled more than one million kilometres, connecting with communities nationally and internationally. From schools and hospitals to aged care facilities, community celebrations and iconic landmarks, the Tour has created unforgettable experiences, brought people together and supported fundraising for local charitable causes. The Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour celebrates the people, places and stories that make the Melbourne Cup so special, creating meaningful connections that extend far beyond Flemington Racecourse.
A key initiative of the Tour is the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep, which gives 24 regional and rural communities across Australia the opportunity to win a share of $50,000 for a registered charity of their choice, extending the Tour’s positive impact within local communities. The Victoria Racing Club gratefully acknowledges Principal Partner Lexus for its continued support of the Tour, alongside valued partners ABC Bullion, Howden, De Bortoli and TABCorp. Their contributions help bring the Lexus Melbourne Cup to communities far and wide, ensuring its legacy continues to be shared and celebrated.
At the heart of the Tour is the magnificent 18-carat gold Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy, valued at approximately $1,020,000 in 2026 and mounted on a handcrafted Western Australian Jarrah plinth, created by the Pallion Group under its ABC Bullion brand. For further information, including full terms and conditions, please scan the QR code.
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LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP TOUR DESTINATION & SELECTED CHARITY
BARRIER DRAWN
Atherton (QLD) Dolly’s Dream
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Bacchus Marsh (VIC) Bacchus Marsh Sub-Branch RSL
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Ballarat (VIC) Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal Birchip (VIC) Birchip Neighbourhood House Inc Bowral (NSW) Cancer Patient Assistance Society NSW
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Carnarvon (WA) Australian Order of The Old Bastards Carnarvon Branch Charlton (VIC) Brasha-T Ataxia - Telangiectasia Limited Deloraine (TAS) Ronald McDonald House Victoria and Tasmania
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Geelong (VIC) Geelong Foodshare
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Jingellic (NSW) Walwa Bush Nursing Centre Incorporated Longwood (VIC) Longwood Strikeforce - Bushfire recovery
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Mansfield & Mount Buller (VIC) The Trustee for The Harry and Clare Friday Foundation Mareeba (QLD) Mareeba & Communities Family Healthcare Ltd
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Moe (VIC) Latrobe Health Assembly Inc
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Muswellbrook (NSW) Upper Hunter Where There’s a Will Pty Limited Oakbank (SA) Riding for the Disabled Association SA Inc
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Oatlands (TAS) Cancer Council of Tasmania Inc
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Ocean Grove (VIC) Riding For The Disabled Association Of Victoria Inc Rockhampton (QLD) Royal Flying Doctor Service Rockhampton Auxiliary Walgett (NSW) Country Education Foundation (CEF) - Hand to the Land
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Wangaratta (VIC) Project 365 - The Ripple Effect Incorporated Wudinna (SA) Wudinna Districts Men’s Shed Incorporated Wycheproof (VIC) Wycheproof Community Resources Centre Inc Yarra Valley (VIC) Yarra Valley Community Foundation Ltd
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FLEMINGTON TRACK
Home of the Victoria Racing Club and the world-renowned Melbourne Cup Carnival
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TRACK SPECIFICATIONS CIRCUMFERENCE 2312 metres STRAIGHT (CIRCUIT) 448 metres STRAIGHT TRACK 1200 metres
TRACK RECORDS
Playing host to fifteen Group 1 races each year, Flemington attracts champion racehorses across all distances. The racecourse has been the setting for record-breaking wins by legendary thoroughbreds including Black Caviar and Makybe Diva, which remain track records to this day.
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BLACK CAVIAR LOVEYAMADLY
55.42 1:02.15 1:07.16 1:20.60 1:33.49 1:40.83 1:47.36 1:58.73 2:33.00 2:41.00 2:52.40 3:16.30
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IGLESIA LOVEY
SCENIC PEAK NICONOISE TAHUNA GOLD MAKYBE DIVA KAWTUBAN (IRE) JOVIAL KNIGHT VERDANT (GB)
KINGSTON RULE (USA)
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6 RELENTLESS VOYAGER 72 1 ROYAL PRESS 119 7 ROYAL SUPREMACY 80 9 RUSKA ROMA 55 6 SABAJ 84 5 SAM HAWKENS 22 4 SANCTUARY 77 2 SAVATOFF 100 4 SEMANTICS 106 9 SHADHAVAR 8 2 SHAIYHAR 99 7 SHOCKLETZ 69 8 SHOOTING BRAKE 28 5 SIR CHARTWELL 5 7 SO YOU ARE 10 9 SO YOU PENCE 43 7 SONS AND LOVERS 88 7 SOUL OF SPAIN 60 4 SOUTHERN SWAY 26 10 SPACE RIDER 85 1 SPEEDBOATCONFESION 115 4 SPLENDACIOUS 121 6 ST LAWRENCE 1 3 STAR JE TAIME 125 3 STAR OF MACEDON 21 9 STEALTH OF NIGHT 15 7 STRICTLY BUSINESS 67 4 STRIKE PACKAGE 109 9 STYLISH 14 5 SUFFOLK STAR 47 10 SURF'S UP 58 3 TANABATA 58 5 TARAMANSOUR 31 6 TAVI TIME 36 5 TEMPESTI 3 9 TERILEE 54 2 TERRORTORIAN 123 4 THE SPEED MACHINE 85 8 THE THORNCASTER 73 8 TOLAGA BAY 123 9 TOMATO TOASTIE 118 3 TRUE TONE 60 7 TRUSTYOURINSTINCT 89 2 UNSEEN RULER 13 7 VAUBAN 117 5 VEGAS JACK 19 3 WAIHEKE ROSE 118 7 WINE DARK SEA 92 5 WUDDZZ 102 6 WYMARK 2 2 YAUSON 117 9 YOU SEXY THING 57 7 ZAHRANN 81 7 ZAKOUMA 56 5 ZARIR 37
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5 HIGHLAND BLING 7 HOPEWELL ROCK 2 ICHNUSA 6 IMMEDIACY 2 INTERJECTION
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1 LA LA LILLY 5 LEONCHROI 1 LUMINEUX
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83 9 BUTTERNUT PRINCESS 99 3 CAB FRANC 76 2 CAELIUS 101 10 CASH 105 2 CHARISSE 53 2 CHISPA 61 9 COOLY 100 2 DAD AND DAVE 73 9 DANCE TO THE BOOM 9 6 DARKBONEE 48 6 DIFFERENT GRAVY 103 2 DUBAI WATCH 98 7 ENFJAAR 91 10 EVERAIN 109 5 FARAG 3 2 FEDERER 72 10 FERIVIA 32 2 FLYING VALLEY 75 2 FOUJITA SAN 112 4 FOVEA 9 3 FRINGILLA 17 10 FUNDAMENTAL NATURE 78 1 FUNDED 108 7 FUTURE HISTORY 104 4 GAS STATION ROSE 25 3 GILGEOUS 51 4 GIN TWIST 16 9 GOLD MEDALLIST 98 7 GOODIE TWO SHOES 90 5 GRAND PIERRO 7 8 HARRY LIME 115 10 HE'LL RIP 13
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runners by trainer
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Annabel & Rob Archibald 6 Amelia’s Affair 15 Sir Chartwell 4 Beautiful You Anthony & Sam Freedman 7 Funded 7 Strike Package
Paul Koumis 15 Boy From Zadar
Gavin Bedggood 4 Tempesti 5 St Lawrence 7 Wymark Grahame Begg 9 Jadzia 23 Zakouma 6 Ruska Roma George Boughey 12 Hopewell Rock Ben Brisbourne 4 Lumineux 9 Rain Bender Scott Cameron 6 Splendacious Thomas Carberry 21 Strictly Business Jane Chapple-Hyam 1 Military Academy 9 Ambassadorial Harry Charlton 8 Wine Dark Sea Craig Conron 13 Vegas Jack Matt Cumani 17 Autumnheat Tom Dabernig 2 Shadhavar Kevin Daffy 3 Oh Too Good Matthew Dale 7 So You Pence Travis Doudle 16 You Sexy Thing
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Aaron Laing 21 Ninyo
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Richard Laming 12 Mr O’reilly
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Kris Lees 3 Tavi Time
11 Semantics 12 Parcae 6 Al Duca 12 Everain
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Charlotte Littlefield 1 Mister Whiskers Ciaron Maher 2 Amsterdam 4 Flying Valley 11 Dad And Dave 14 Ichnusa 5 Cab Franc 15 Sanctuary 5 Jennivamoose 8 Federer 2 Relentless Voyager 4 Middle Earth 7 Royal Supremacy 1 Augustus
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8 Fringilla 8 Gin Twist 5 Ranarsson 1 Stylish
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13 Stealth Of Night 9 Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott 13 Yauson 2 7 Waiheke Rose 3 5 Vauban 7 3 Our Emperor 8 9 Harry Lime 8 15 Tomato Toastie 9 John O’Shea & Tom Charlton 4 Peyton 4 2 Athabascan 5 12 Sam Hawkens 5 John Symons & Sheila Laxon 2 Star Of Macedon 3 3 Knight’s Choice 7 Ken & Kasey Keys 10 Bon Mistress 9 Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin 11 Magnaspin 6 9 Betwitchery 9 6 He’ll Rip 10 Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) 2 The Speed Machine 4 20 Leonchroi 5 22 Bur Dubai 5 4 Sabaj 6 4 Space Rider 10 Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman 11 Autumn Lover 8 11 Gold Medallist 9 12 Butternut Princess 9 17 Cooly 9 15 Itazura 10 Phillip & Tommy Stokes 1 Big Wigs 4 3 Highland Bling 5 7 Taramansour 5 9 Ferivia 10 Tony & Calvin McEvoy 1 Royal Press 1 3 Jetsetter 1 13 No Fuss 10 Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young 19 Pariah Pearl 2 4 Gilgeous 3 1 Newlook 5 8 Immediacy 6 10 Obambulate 8 Archie Alexander 11 Quiseen 10 Bjorn Baker 13 Fovea 4 16 So You Are 7 4 Dance To The Boom 9
7
2 6
7
11 Juja Kibo 15 Zahrann 20 Point Of Law 22 Mr Monaco
5
24 Shockletz 1 Milsons Point 2 Barracks 14 The Thorncaster 2 Keep Your Cool 14 Fundamental Nature
5
9
10 10
9
Clinton McDonald 12 Real Class 12 Merry Chase Gerard Moloney 3 Charisse Andrew Noblet 5 Aston Danny O’Brien 5 Politely Dun 11 Star Je Taime 3 Porter 7 Jett Smash
6 8
9
9
2
Henry Dwyer 19 Wuddzz
5 6
4
14 Different Gravy
Tim Fitzsimmons 13 Onesmoothoperator
2 3
7
Peter Gelagotis 18 Caelius Robbie Griffiths 22 Lunar Force Vincent Hall 16 Dubai Watch Gregory Hickman 17 Future History Michael Hickmott 3 Ole Go
10 10
2
Joseph O’Brien 1 Sons And Lovers 2 Trustyourinstinct 10 Goodie Two Shoes 18 James J Braddock
2
7 7 7 7 7
2
19 Kizlyar
7
Olivia Osborne 6 Shaiyhar
2
4
Patrick Payne 18 Black Peppermint
8 Cash
10
5
Liam Howley 13 New York Hurricane
1 Buccleuch Paul Preusker 21 Suffolk Star
10
6 9
14 Milos Filos
5
Rory Hunter 9 Autumn Mystery Shane Jackson 2 Foujita San 6 Newfoundland 16 Beach Pad 6 High Falls
Aaron Purcell 14 Farag
5
5
Alex Rae 10 Gas Station Rose Nick Ryan 17 Terrortorian
2 5 5 8
4
2
Lloyd Kennewell 18 Karren
Simon Ryan 15 Interjection
9
2
Michael Kent 8 Terilee
Julius Sandhu 8 Zarir
9
5
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runners by trainer
# Horse
Race
# Horse
Race
# Horse
Race
Lindsey Smith 13 Mr Natural Peter Snowden 5 Miss Freelove Dominic Sutton 14 Southern Sway 10 After Summer 8 Shooting Brake
Taige Weir 10 Billycart
Mark Walker 7 Tolaga Bay Chris Waller 10 Chispa 3 True Tone 6 Katoto 9 Tanabata 9 Asterix 14 Soul Of Spain 5 Surf’s Up 10 Man Of Worth
8
3
8
2 3 3 3 7 7
9
Symon Wilde 10 Darkbonee
6
4 5 8
Matthew Williams 9 Unseen Ruler
10 10
2
Paula Trenwith 20 Savatoff Roger Varian 6 Enfjaar
2
Jason Warren 7 Johnich
Simon Zahra 5 Speedboatconfesion
2 5
1
7
11 Grand Pierro
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rides by jockey
# Horse
Race
# Horse
Race
# Horse
Race
Undeclared 7 Johnich 20 Savatoff
Robbie Dolan 3
Jamie Mott 15 Interjection
2 2 4 5 5 6 6 7 9
7
2 5
Knight’s Choice
4
Tempesti
Billy Egan 17 Terrortorian 11 Star Je Taime 14 Southern Sway 10 After Summer
5
Aston
Craig Newitt 15 Boy From Zadar
2 3 4 5 8
17 Autumnheat 19 Wuddzz 12 Real Class
8
Luke Nolen 6
14 Different Gravy
2 8 9
Shaiyhar
8 1
Shooting Brake
24 Shockletz
11 Autumn Lover 11 Gold Medallist
10
Buccleuch
17 Cooly Ben Allen 8
Jabez Johnstone 11 Dad And Dave 22 Mr Monaco
15 Itazura Teo Nugent 14 Farag
10
2 7
2 7 8
Federer
7 1 6
Royal Supremacy Milsons Point
5
Alana Kelly 13 New York Hurricane
William Pike 16 Beach Pad 23 Zakouma
10
He’ll Rip
6 9
5 7 9
14 Milos Filos Lachlan King 9 Rachel King 13 Fovea 16 So You Are Rain Bender
John Allen 1
6 8
Augustus High Falls
8
Terilee
6
1
14 Fundamental Nature
10
13 No Fuss Declan Bates 6 11 Magnaspin Logan Bates 12 Mr O’reilly Tommy Berry 4
10
Ben Price 16 You Sexy Thing
4 7 8 9 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 4 5 7 8 9
9
5 6 7
Newfoundland
Zac Purton 9
9 4
Harry Lime
13 Onesmoothoperator
Dance To The Boom
3
Tanabata
Damian Lane 6
Brad Rawiller 9 Blake Shinn 5
Amelia’s Affair
2
5
Autumn Mystery
3 6 6 8 3 7
True Tone
Splendacious
2 3 5 6 7 8 9 4 4 7 8 9
Flying Valley
2 3 4 6 9
Politely Dun
Al Duca
4 1 8
Gilgeous Newlook Immediacy
2 1 2 5 3
Star Of Macedon
Wine Dark Sea
Big Wigs
13 Mr Natural
Relentless Voyager
Oh Too Good Jett Smash
14 Soul Of Spain 10 Obambulate 10 Man Of Worth Ethan Brown 11 Semantics 15 Sanctuary 20 Point Of Law 7 So You Pence
Miss Freelove
10
10
Porter
Zac Lloyd 4
Daniel Stackhouse 1 15 Sir Chartwell
Peyton
10
2 5 6 8 2 3 5 6 9
Military Academy
2
Athabascan
12 Hopewell Rock 14 The Thorncaster 13 Stealth Of Night
9 4
Ambassadorial Beautiful You
12 Everain
10
Jett Stanley 21 Ninyo
2 1 8
Barracks Stylish
Wayne Lordan 10 Goodie Two Shoes
1
Mister Whiskers
7
10
Cash
21 Suffolk Star
James McDonald 10 Chispa
Dylan Browne McMonagle 3 Highland Bling
7
Wymark
2 3 4 6 7 1 2 7 1 2 6 7 8 9
5 7
10 Bon Mistress Thomas Stockdale 14 Ichnusa
6 3 5 2 5
Katoto Ole Go
1
Sons And Lovers
Jordan Childs 5 13 Yauson
2 3 4
St Lawrence
1 2 3 4 7 9 5 8 9
Speedboatconfesion
5 2
Cab Franc
Trustyourinstinct
The Speed Machine
10
Surf’s Up
7 9 5 6
Waiheke Rose
Jye McNeil 1 Royal Press 22 Lunar Force
Craig Williams 4 Lumineux 19 Pariah Pearl
Jadzia Vauban
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 5 7 1 2 4 5 6 7
Ruska Roma
9
Asterix
8
Fringilla
Tim Clark 12 Sam Hawkens Our Emperor 15 Tomato Toastie 3
10 Gas Station Rose 11 Grand Pierro
Ben Melham 7 Funded 18 Caelius
10 Darkbonee
18 James J Braddock
3
Tavi Time
7 2
Tolaga Bay Shadhavar
Sam Clipperton 11 Juja Kibo
15 Zahrann
7
5
Ranarsson
11 Quiseen Dean Yendall 9 10 Billycart 13 Vegas Jack
10
12 Butternut Princess
Luke Currie 3
2
10
Keep Your Cool
1 2 4 5 9
Jetsetter
Unseen Ruler
Jamie Melham 17 Future History
16 Dubai Watch
8 7 9
Gin Twist
7 9
Taramansour Betwitchery
18 Karren
21 Strictly Business
9
10
Ferivia
Mark Zahra 2
Ray Dawson 6 Enfjaar Michael Dee 8 12 Parcae
Beau Mertens 8 Zarir 22 Bur Dubai 19 Kizlyar 12 Merry Chase Patrick Moloney 3 Charisse
Amsterdam Foujita San
7
5 5 7 8
2 7 5 4 4 4
Strike Package Jennivamoose Middle Earth Space Rider Sabaj
1 4 5 5
La La Lilly
18 Black Peppermint
2
20 Leonchroi
10
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stewards summary
Race 1 - Darley Maribyrnong Plate (1000m) Royal Press Race 2 - Pin & Win Community Handicap (2000m) Military Academy (GB)
14/10/2026 CAUL Proved difficult to load into the barriers
14/10/2026 CAUL Underwent a pre-race vet exam and was passed suitable to race. Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Post-race vet exam - No abnormalities other than lost both front plates.
Foujita San Flying Valley Politely Dun
26/09/2026 MORN Slow to begin.
26/09/2026 MORN When giving ground near 100m hampered. 14/10/2026 CAUL Rider reported the plan had been to try and make use of the inside barrier, particularly bearing in mind that horses drawn to his outside were horses that he did not wish to trail. Added after beginning well he took advantage and was able to gain a favourable trailing position behind Xtra Rush, which was a little further forward 24/10/2026 ST A Rider reported the gelding had been slow to begin at its most recent start and today she had been instructed to ensure it began well and anticipated settling in a forward position, however had not intended to settle outside the leader. 26/09/2026 MORN Eased down shortly after straightening. Rider reported his mount was uncomfortable in today’s Soft 5 track conditions, did not extend and felt uncomfortable in its action. Post-race vet exam - No abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with the stable. 10/10/2026 HTON Began awkwardly. Passing the 600m was carried wider by a runner.
Shaiyhar (IRE)
Federer
Unseen Ruler (NZ)
Dad And Dave (NZ)
14/10/2026 CAUL Slow to begin.
Yauson
14/10/2026 CAUL Shortly after the start was taken in and steadied when tightened for room. Raced wide without cover. Rider reported the plan had been to ride the horse in a prominent position, however, after suffering interference at the start his mount lost ground and despite his efforts to obtain cover was left racing wide. He added Yauson did not corner well and was under pressure from the 500m, however, once balanced in the straight ran on well 10/10/2026 CAUL Shifted in on jumping away and was bumped before being restrained and settling toward the rear.
Ichnusa
Interjection Dubai Watch
21/10/2026 GEEL Slow to begin.
21/10/2026 GEEL Slow to begin. Held up from the 400m until the 250m.
Terrortorian
11/10/2026 SEYM Began awkwardly.
Caelius
21/10/2026 GEEL Slow to begin. Laid inwards in the straight. Bumped and carried wider near the 100m. 09/10/2026 CRAN Held up when unable to obtain a clear run from the 500m until the 200m.
Pariah Pearl
Ninyo
12/10/2026 BDLE Slow to begin.
Lunar Force
20/10/2026 KYNE Laid in under pressure in the early part of the straight. Bumped with Biratu passing the 200m.
Race 3 - TAB ONE POOL Trophy (1800m) Mister Whiskers
14/10/2026 CAUL Began awkwardly. Passing the winning post became unbalanced after brushing the running rail
Star Of Macedon
28/09/2026 KILM Raced wide without cover.
True Tone
21/10/2026 GEEL Commenced awkwardly making contact with another runner. Raced tightly over the final 75m before being eased.
Gilgeous
24/10/2026 FLEM Raced keenly in the early stages. 09/10/2026 CRAN Laid in under pressure in the straight. 27/09/2026 CAUL Raced keenly through the early stages.
Cab Franc (NZ)
Katoto
Waiheke Rose (NZ)
10/10/2026 K GR Shifted out jumping and made contact with a runner.
Billycart
13/10/2026 KILM Slow to begin.
Star Je Taime
08/10/2026 KYNE Held up for clear running from the 400m until the 300m. The rider explained he allowed another runner to cross near the 1000m to obtain a trail but was then unable to improve as intended when a further runner advanced to his outside. Near the 200m his run was impeded when that runner shifted in while racing greenly. Trainer’s representative Jack Howard acknowledged it may have been preferable for rider to make a greater effort to maintain a prominent one-off position.
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Race 4 - The Schweppervescence Plate (1000m) Big Wigs
12/09/2026 FLEM Rider said mount would be better suited in shorter races. Post-race vet exam - mucous. Vet cert req. 24/10/2026 FLEM When questioned rider explained the race was run at a strong tempo and he felt he was in a favourable position following the race favourite. He added with his mount stepping up in distance to 1200m for the first time and with the race tempo building, he was comfortable maintaining a trailing position. B Shinn added he was reluctant to expose his mount too soon to ensure The Speed Machine had every opportunity through to the line and for these reasons did not present the gelding until passing the 200m where in his view it had every opportunity to win 25/04/2026 MORP raced fiercely in early & middle stages of the event. Post-race vet exam - Lame in the off foreleg (1/5). Vet Cert Required.
The Speed Machine
Ole Go
Peyton Aston
10/10/2026 RHIL Slow to begin.
27/06/2026 CAUL Laid out rounding the home turn.
Splendacious Strike Package
16/10/2026 CRAN Began awkwardly.
16/10/2026 CRAN After passing the 200m rider lost the use of his right rein and did not regather it until approaching the winning post. Rider reported the colt, which was having its first race start, was afforded every opportunity in running and would derive benefit from the race experience.
Jadzia
31/08/2026 BRTS Shortly after the start was brushed.
Gas Station Rose
10/10/2026 CAUL Rider reported the filly blundered at the start and as a result settled further back than he had hoped. 04/10/2026 BDGO Laid out under pressure in the straight. 05/10/2026 W FM On jumping shifted out abruptly. Rider reported his mount raced too keenly in the lead and, despite his efforts to have it settle, established a sizeable margin on the remainder of the field through the middle stages. 07/03/2026 FLEM Rider reported was satisfied with the performance of the filly which was having its first race start and raced greenly. 17/10/2026 RAND From the outside barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. 17/10/2026 RAND From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 100m was hampered. 17/10/2026 RAND Bumped on jumping. After passing the 100m was inconvenienced. 03/10/2026 FLEM Slow to begin. Post-race vet exam - Lame in the near hind leg. 14/10/2026 CAUL Slow to begin. Between the 350m and the 250m was shifted wider to secure clear running 12/09/2026 FLEM Commenced a three wide run from the 1200m. Rider said instructions were to put horse into race in the middle stages as horse has previously been successful when ridden similarly. Added horse was disappointing and in hindsight horse may have been better ridden conservatively bearing in mind the sectionals of the race. Co-trainer confirmed instructions and said horse has been disappointing. Trainer to report back. 24/10/2026 FLEM When questioned regarding the gelding settling more forward, rider explained that he had been asked to ride the horse a little more forward. He added that it can be slow to begin, however today jumped on terms and he was able to settle prominently with little effort. 10/10/2026 HTON Held up for clear running from 500m until 400m. 26/09/2026 RHIL Change of tactics: To settle further forward; led. Bumped on jumping. 31/05/2026 SANL Rider reported the gelding failed to quicken when placed under pressure in today’s soft track conditions. Post-race vet exam - No abnormalities. 26/09/2026 MORN Held up for clear running from 500m to 300m.
Semantics
Fovea
Sanctuary
Race 5 - Australian Heritage Cup (2800m) Newlook (FR)
Athabascan (FR)
Tempesti (ITY)
Jennivamoose (NZ)
Newfoundland (IRE)
Taramansour (IRE)
Autumn Mystery
Grand Pierro
Sam Hawkens (IRE)
Sir Chartwell (FR)
Beach Pad
Black Peppermint
16/10/2026 CRAN Slow to begin.
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Leonchroi (NZ)
14/10/2026 CAUL Rider could offer no explanation for the performance after his mount failed to respond to his riding from the 600m. Post-race vet exam - No abnormalities. Trainer reported the gelding had worked well leading into today’s race and the stable had expected a forward showing. Addded in his opinion, Leonchroi was not suited by the way the race was run in that it appeared to favour horses that raced on pace and in these circumstances, he was not overly disappointed in the performance 10/10/2026 HTON Near the 150m was checked to avoid heels. Rider reported that although the gelding failed to quicken in the early part of the straight, it commenced to improve from the 300m before meeting with interference. Added that in his view the gelding would appreciate stepping up in distance. 07/03/2026 FLEM Hung out under pressure in the straight, proving difficult to ride out. Rider reported laid out throughout and may benefit from the addition of blinkers. Post-race vet exam - Lame in the near foreleg. Follow up 09/08/2025 M V Post-race vet exam - Lame in off foreleg. Vet cert req. 17/10/2026 RAND Raced keenly through the middle stages. 10/10/2026 CAUL Raced four wide and without cover. 12/09/2026 FLEM Change of tactics: To be ridden further forward - Settled handy. 11/10/2026 SEYM Raced wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to settle outside the leader near the 900m 11/10/2026 SEYM Rider reported that from the inside draw he was obliged to race on the inside of the track, which in his opinion was inferior. Post-race vet exam - No abnormalities. 14/10/2026 CAUL Raced wide without cover. Hung in under pressure in the straight. 14/10/2026 CAUL Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
Suffolk Star (GB)
Race 6 - Asahi Super Dry Plate (1800m) Augustus (GER)
Relentless Voyager (GB)
Tavi Time (NZ)
Sabaj
St Lawrence (NZ)
Al Duca
Immediacy (NZ)
Ambassadorial
Darkbonee
Real Class (NZ)
14/10/2026 CAUL Slow to begin
New York Hurricane
11/10/2026 SEYM Held up for clear running from the 400m until passing the 300m.
Different Gravy
21/10/2026 GEEL Slow to begin.
Race 7 - Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200m) Knight’s Choice
17/10/2026 CAUL Slow to begin and was then restrained after the start. Rider reported after settling at the rear of the field the gelding was not suited by the shifting track conditions.
Middle Earth (GB)
24/10/2026 FLEM Slow to begin.
Vauban (FR) Enfjaar (IRE)
21/10/2026 GEEL Raced in restricted room near the 50m.
17/10/2026 CAUL Approaching the winning post was awkwardly placed on heels. 17/10/2026 CAUL Raced wide until settling outside the leader near the 1600m.
Wine Dark Sea (GB)
Asterix (NZ) 17/10/2026 CAUL Slow to begin. Hampered near the 300m when unable to avoid the fallen horse. Onesmoothoperator (USA) 21/10/2026 GEEL Rider could offer no explanation for the performance adding it failed to quicken when asked for an effort. Vet reported no abnormalities. Soul Of Spain (IRE) 17/10/2026 CAUL Near the 2100m raced tight to the inside of runners. Over raced in the middle stages. Rider reported over-raced badly despite his efforts and when close to heels in middle stages allowed to shift out and stride forward.
Zahrann (IRE)
17/10/2026 CAUL Raced in restricted room near the 300m. Near the 200m was shifted back to the inside of Wine Dark Sea to continue into clear running. 17/10/2026 RAND Passing the 100m shifted out under pressure requiring its rider to stop riding and straighten.
So You Are
Future History (GB)
24/10/2026 FLEM Raced wide throughout.
Kizlyar (IRE)
24/10/2026 FLEM Rider reported the gelding travelled well, however, failed to finish the race off as expected. A post-race veterinary examination did not identify any significant abnormal findings.
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