3:00pm - Lexus Melbourne Cup | 3200m | Group 1 | i

Sort By
Rating:

1. Gold Trip (barrier 2)

J.  James McDonald James McDonald
58.5kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
6yo bay Entire
17th

Mike Wood. Analyst
5th Oct 2023
High class import that can quicken well into his races if given cover. He seems to sustain his run a touch better if the track isn't too firm.
David Eustace. Trainer
9th Sep 2023
He’s had foot issues in the past but he’s had a very clear run with his feet.

2. Alenquer (barrier 9)

J.  Damien Oliver Damien Oliver
56.5kg
T.  Michael Moroney & Glen Thompson
5yo bay Gelding
21st

Mike Wood. Analyst
6th Apr 2023
Talented import that has been only a few lengths away in some of the strongest 2000m to 2400m races in Europe, but his form did taper off in 2022 before coming to Australia. Capable of getting near pace and he fights hard when in form.

3. Without A Fight (barrier 16)

J.  Mark Zahra Mark Zahra
56.5kg
T.  Anthony & Sam Freedman
6yo brown Gelding
1st

Sam Freedman. Trainer
18th Oct 2023
When he works on soft and heavy ground he's nowhere near as effective.
Mike Wood. Analyst
1st Nov 2022
A very reliable stayer that has been performing well in small fields in the UK on dry ground. Has shown a lack of stamina at times over 2600m+, especially if track is wet.

4. Breakup (barrier 18)

J.  Kohei Matsuyama Kohei Matsuyama
55.0kg
T.  Tatsuya Yoshioka
5yo chestnut Entire
16th

Tatsuya Yoshioka. Trainer
18th Oct 2023
In Japan, the Japanese tracks are really fast, it's probably not really suiting him that well. He probably likes a little bit of give in the ground and that's why we thought Australian racing would suit him really well.

5. Vauban (barrier 3)

J.  Ryan Moore Ryan Moore
55.0kg
T.  Willie Mullins
5yo chestnut Gelding
14th

Willie Mullins. Trainer
6th Nov 2023
When he went to Naas he was big in the parade ring that day. I hadn't been too hard on him after Ascot and he surprised me. That shows that he's just improving all the time.

6. Soulcombe (barrier 4)

J.  Joao Moreira Joao Moreira
53.5kg
T.  Chris Waller
4yo bay Gelding
2nd

Mike Wood. Analyst
5th Nov 2023
Progressive import that is often slow to jump before running on late. He can quicken into his races and run quick closing sectionals.

7. Absurde (barrier 8)

J.  Zac Purton Zac Purton
53.0kg
T.  Willie Mullins
5yo bay Gelding
7th

Mike Wood. Analyst
6th Nov 2023
He's a progressive stayer that is still a touch raw and learning how to behave.

8. Right You Are (barrier 15)

J.  John Allen John Allen
53.0kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
7yo bay or brown Gelding
5

John Allen. Jockey
5th Nov 2023
He is a fairly straightforward horse who normally races on speed,

9. Vow And Declare (barrier 19)

J.  Billy Egan Billy Egan
53.0kg
T.  Danny O'Brien
8yo chestnut Gelding
9th

Mike Wood. Analyst
13th Oct 2022
Winner of the 2019 Melbourne Cup that lost form after failing in the G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes in April 2020. A tendon injury halted his 2021 Melbourne Cup campaign, but he has returned to form after a long spell since. A real stayer that relishes longer distances and keeps lifting to the line from any position in run.

11. Ashrun (barrier 11)

J.  Kerrin McEvoy Kerrin McEvoy
51.5kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
7yo bay Gelding
4th

Ciaron Maher. Trainer
3rd Nov 2023
He had a tendon injury - (it) was pretty substantial and hence why he had to have the 1000 days (off the track)
Mike Wood. Analyst
1st Nov 2020
Stayer that hits the line. Settles in pack usually and can sustain a strong run, performing best over 2200m+.

12. Daqiansweet Junior (barrier 12)

J.  Daniel Stack... Daniel Stackhouse
51.5kg
T.  Phillip Stokes
6yo bay or brown Gelding
5th

Mike Wood. Analyst
6th Nov 2023
Talented stayer that builds up and stays on well over longer distances. He handles the Cup distance of 3200m.

13. Okita Soushi (barrier 20)

J.  Dylan Gibbons Dylan Gibbons
51.5kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
5yo bay Entire
11th

Ryan Moore. Jockey
23rd Jun 2023
(He) has stamina and he's brave. These Galileos have what we'e had for so long, a real will to win which is what this fella had.
ITV

14. Sheraz (barrier 22)

J.  Beau Mertens Beau Mertens
51.5kg
T.  Chris Waller
6yo bay Gelding
3rd

Mike Wood. Analyst
7th Feb 2022
European long distance stayer that can finish strongly over 2400m+. Will probably need wet ground to show his best in Australia.

15. Lastotchka (barrier 21)

J.  Craig Williams Craig Williams
51.0kg
T.  Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)
4yo bay Mare
13th

Mike Wood. Analyst
6th Nov 2023
She's a smaller mare that may be suited on softer ground against the top grade horses.
Mick Price. Trainer
9th Oct 2023
She’s won over 3100(m) and she’s very sound. She handles fast or soft ground and she’s a lovely clean-winded mare.

16. Magical Lagoon (barrier 7)

J.  Mark Du Plessis Mark Du Plessis
51.0kg
T.  Chris Waller
4yo bay Mare
22nd

Mike Wood. Analyst
6th Nov 2023
Won a restricted G1 against fillies and the form out of that race has been mixed. She tends to grind away on-pace in her Australian races so far.

17. Military Mission (barrier 5)

J.  Ms Rachel King Ms Rachel King
51.0kg
T.  Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
5yo grey-brown Gelding
10th


18. Serpentine (barrier 1)

J.  Jye McNeil Jye McNeil
51.0kg
T.  Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
6yo chestnut Gelding
19th

Mike Wood. Analyst
6th Nov 2023
Grinding on-pace stayer that finds his best when rolling up near the pace. He produced a huge all-the-way win in the G1 2420m Epsom Derby as a 3YO.

19. Virtuous Circle (barrier 6)

J.  Craig Newitt Craig Newitt
51.0kg
T.  Liam Howley
4yo bay or brown Gelding
18th

Mike Wood. Analyst
6th Nov 2023
Slow beginner that can sustain a long run from the back.

20. More Felons (barrier 24)

J.  Ms Jamie Kah Ms Jamie Kah
50.5kg
T.  Chris Waller
4yo bay Gelding
12th

Milton Harris. Trainer
17th Jul 2023
I was a bit frustrated at first as I think this horse gets to the front and then stops and that's what he did.

21. Future History (barrier 13)

J.  Ms Hollie Doyle Ms Hollie Doyle
50.0kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
5yo bay Gelding
15th

Mike Wood. Analyst
6th Nov 2023
Progressive stayer that can get near pace and sustain a long sprint home.

22. Interpretation (barrier 17)

J.  Teo Nugent Teo Nugent
50.0kg
T.  Ciaron Maher
5yo brown Gelding
6th

Ciaron Maher. Trainer
1st Nov 2023
The horse was a colt last year when he ran in the (Melbourne) Cup and it didn't really go to plan. He went forward and there was a lot of pressure, but he's a gelding now and I think he's a lot more genuine.

23. Kalapour (barrier 14)

J.  Zac Lloyd Zac Lloyd (a)
50.0kg
T.  Kris Lees
6yo bay Gelding
20th

Mike Wood. Analyst
11th Oct 2023
Builds into his races and has upside over distance, he has a staying pedigree on dam side.

24. True Marvel (barrier 10)

J.  Ben Thompson Ben Thompson
50.0kg
T.  Matthew Smith
7yo brown Gelding
8th

Mike Wood. Analyst
11th Oct 2023
A plain-looking type that relishes the longer distances. One-paced so likes tempo or an aggressive ride if the distances are shorter. Handles wet conditions well.

10 - Cleveland (barrier 23)


Mike Wood. Analyst
11th Oct 2023
Imported stayer that can quicken into the finish.


The Race Guide Pty Ltd takes all care in the preparation of information appearing on the site, but accepts no responsibility nor warrants the accuracy of the information displayed. Form information is provided by RISA under an agreed contract and cannot be copied or replicated. All other information is representative of a point-of-view from The Race Guide team. No responsibility is accepted for variations in the analysis and the performance of each horse. Race fields and TAB numbers should be checked with an official source.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

Copyright The Race Guide 2024