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Melbourne Cup Odds Comparison - Highest Odds Found For Each Horse

Nov 5, 2024

We find the best odds for each runner, across all betting sites, for the race that stops the nation!

Jimmy Mason
Editor & "AFL Tipster"

Best Melbourne Cup Odds

Runner (Win)
Best Odds Found
Vauban
4.60 at
Without A Fight
7.00 at readybet.com.au
Gold Trip
8.00 at chasebet.com.au
Absurde
11.00 at chasebet.com.au
Soulcombe
11.00 at readybet.com.au
Lastotchka
Breakup
20.00 at chasebet.com.au
Future History
20.00 at palmerbet.com
Vow And Declare
26.00 at betr.com.au
Military Mission
26.00 at betright.com.au
More Felons
26.00 at elitebet.com.au
Right You Are
Ashrun
34.00 at bluebet.com.au
Serpentine
41.00 at playup.com.au
Kalapour
51.00 at readybet.com.au
Daqiansweet Junior
91.00 at chasebet.com.au
Interpretation
91.00 at chasebet.com.au
Okita Soushi
101.00 at neds.com.au
Sheraz
151.00 at elitebet.com.au
Magical Lagoon
151.00 at elitebet.com.au
True Marvel
151.00 at elitebet.com.au
Virtuous Circle
201.00 at elitebet.com.au

We compare the best odds for each runner across different betting sites.

Last updated 7/11/23

Top 3 Odds Compared for each Melbourne Cup Favourite

Tap on the link below to see the stats, and the top 3 highest odds across different betting sites for each horse.

Vauban Melbourne Cup Odds

Betting Site
Odds
4.60
4.60
4.60
Vauban Stats
Country
Career Starts
14: 7-3-1
Age (years)
5
Last 5 Starts
1-1-2-4-3
Prize Money to Date
$735k
Trainer
W.P Mullins

Vauban is the current favourite to win the Melbourne Cup, after a convincing win at the Ballyroan Stakes in Naas. Vauban trainer Willie Mullins has said that Vauban is looking strong after arriving in Australia in late September. Prior to Naas, Vauban enjoyed success at Royal Ascot, which you can check out below.

Gold Trip Melbourne Cup Odds

Betting Site
Odds
8.00
7.50
7.50
Gold Trip Stats
Country
Career Starts
24:3-5-5
Age (years)
6
Last 5 Starts
5-3-1-4-15
Prize Money to Date
$7.3m
Trainer
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace

Gold Trip is the reigning Melbourne Cup champion after an upset win last year. The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace trained horse has dropped in odds after a convincing win in Flemington at the Turnbull Stakes. Gold Trip will be aiming to be the fifth horse ever to achieve consecutive Melbourne Cup wins.

Without A Fight Melbourne Cup Odds

Betting Site
Odds
7.00
7.00
7.00
Without A Fight Stats
Country
Ireland
Career Starts
22: 10-3-4
Age (years)
6
Last 5 Starts
1-6-1-6-1
Prize Money to Date
$4.41m
Trainer
Anthony & Sam Freedman

Without A Fight has its sights set on spring, after a couple of convincing wins at Eagle Farm in June, including this incredible coming from second last win below. The 6 year old Gelding is looking to redeem himself after a disappointing finish in the Melbourne Cup last year, where he finished 13th.

Relive Without A Fight's glory at Eagle Farm below, after being second last and boxed in, to coming home with the win.

Breakup Melbourne Cup Odds

Betting Site
Odds
20.00
20.00
20.00
Breakup Stats
Country
Japan
Career Starts
8:2-1-1
Age (years)
5
Last 5 Starts
x-4-3-16-1
Prize Money to Date
$43k
Trainer
Tatsuya Yoshioka

Breakup is one of a few Japanese horses that are making their way to the Victorian spring carnival. Breakup has its sights set on the Caulfield Cup, using the 2400m race as a stepping stone to the 3200m race that stops a nation.

Soulcombe Melbourne Cup Odds

Betting Site
Odds
11.00
10.00
10.00
Soulcombe Stats
Country
United Kingdom
Career Starts
15:5-1-2
Age (years)
4
Last 5 Starts
7-3-4-1-6
Prize Money to Date
$792k
Trainer
Chris Waller

Soulcombe was an early favourite for the 2023 Melbourne Cup after putting on a clinic in Spring last year in the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2400m). He has only placed once in the Autumn carnival (Flemington 2600m), where the other races were shorter, and out of his comfort zone. He has since won a 1700m at Caulfield, which caused another drop in odds, for the long-distance strong finisher.

More recently, check out his race from 23 September for the Underwood Stakes (1800m) where he placed 4th.

Absurde Melbourne Cup Odds

Betting Site
Odds
11.00
11.00
10.00
Absurde Stats
Country
Career Starts
10:3-4-1
Age (years)
5
Last 5 Starts
1-6-2-1-7
Prize Money to Date
$592k
Trainer
Willie Mullins

Absurde has won 2 of its last 4 races (placing 2nd in another one), and now has experienced Hong Kong based, Australian jockey Zac Purton riding in the Melbourne Cup - which Purton has had a spot reserved on his mantle for a long time and with this combination, may come into fruition.

Lastotchka Melbourne Cup Odds

Betting Site
Odds
19.00
19.00
19.00
Lastotchka Stats
Country
Career Starts
12: 4-2-1
Age (years)
4
Last 5 Starts
1-4-3-2-1
Prize Money to Date
$111k
Trainer
R. Varian

Lastotchka was a late entrant to the Melbourne Cup, after a sale to Australian interests. The French mare has a solid 33.3% winning record in , and is also a strong placer with a 70% place rating.

Who will win the 2023 Melbourne Cup?

Vauban is the favourite to win the 2023 Melbourne Cup. After cruising to a victory in Naas to a qualifying hurdle for the Melbourne Cup, trainer Willie Mullins has stated Vauban is unlikely to race again until the Melbourne Cup. Until then, the focus will be on preparing for the race that stops a nation.

Melbourne Cup Previous Winners, Jockeys and Trainers

Year
Winner
Trainer
Jockey
2022
Gold Trip
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
Mark Zahra
2021
Very Elleegant
Chris Waller
James McDonald
2020
Twilight Payment
Joseph O'Brien
Jye McNeil
2019
Vow And Declare
Danny O'Brien
Craig Williams
2018
Cross Counter
Charlie Appleby
Kerrin McEvoy
2017
Rekindling
Joseph O'Brien
Corey Brown
2016
Almandin
Robert Hickmott
Kerrin McEvoy
2015
Prince of Penzance
Darren Weir
Michelle Payne
2014
Protectionist
Andreas Wohler
R. Moore
2013
Fiorente
Gai Waterhouse
D. Oliver
2012
Green Moon
Robert Hickmott
B. Pebble
2011
Dunaden
M. Delzangles
C. Lemaire
2010
Americain
A. Royer Dupre
G. Mosse
2009
Shocking
M. Kavanagh
C. Brown
2008
Viewed
J.B. Cummings
B. Shinn
2007
Efficient
G. Rogerson
M. Rodd
2006
Delta Blues
K. Sumii
Y. Iwata
2005
Makybe Diva
L. Freedman
G. Boss
2004
Makybe Diva
L. Freedman
G. Boss
2003
Makybe Diva
D. Hall
G. Boss


Melbourne Cup Winner Trends | Cloth Number, Barriers and Countries

Year
Winner
Saddle Cloth
Barrier
Country
2022
Gold Trip
1
14
2021
Very Elleegant
4
18
New Zealand
2020
Twilight Payment
6
12
Ireland
2019
Vow And Declare
23
21
Australia
2018
Cross Counter
23
19
UK
2017
Rekindling
22
4
UK
2016
Almandin
17
17
2015
Prince of Penzance
19
1
New Zealand
2014
Protectionist
5
11
2013
Fiorente
6
5
Ireland
2012
Green Moon
14
5
Ireland
2011
Dunaden
3
13
2010
Americain
8
12
USA
2009
Shocking
21
22
Australia
2008
Viewed
10
9
Australia
2007
Efficient
6
10
New Zealand
2006
Delta Blues
2
11
Japanese
2005
Makybe Diva
1
14
Australia
2004
Makybe Diva
5
7
Australia
2003
Makybe Diva
12
14
Australia


Key Takeaways
Jimmy Mason
Jimmy Mason - Editor & "AFL Tipster"

If you're a superstitious punter, who avoids black cats, refuses to stay on level 13 of a hotel, and always wears the same pair of jocks before a game - here are some common trends from the past twenty Melbourne Cups.

  • In the last twenty years, the most successful barrier has been number 14 with 3 wins (15% of the time), followed by numbers 5, 12 with 2 wins a piece.
  • Barriers 12-14 have won the Melbourne Cup 6 times in the past twenty years (30% of the time)
  • Nine of the last twenty Melbourne Cups, have been won by a horse from Australia or New Zealand (45% of the time)
  • Ireland also breeds good horses, having three runners win the cup in the past eleven years (27% of the time)
  • Cloth number 6 has been the most luckiest number with 3 wins in the past 20 years (15% of the time), followed by numbers 1 & 23 with 2 wins each.

What does this mean? Honestly, not much. But if an Australian, New Zealand or Irish runner is on barrier 14 with cloth number 6 - you can bet that I'll be backing them!

FAQ

When is the Melbourne Cup?

This years Melbourne Cup is on Tuesday 7th of November, at 3:00pm AEST.

The Melbourne Cup always falls on the first Tuesday of November, which is a public holiday for Melburnians.

Where is the Melbourne Cup?

The Melbourne Cup is always at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne.

Flemington Racecourse is located in Melbourne and is a part of the Flemington suburb. The racecourse does however border neighbouring suburbs Footscray, Ascot Vale, Kensington and Maribyrnong.

Where can I bet on the Melbourne Cup?

You can bet on the Melbourne Cup from any bookmaker that you find on our website. Here is a list of them:

Review Why we like them Website
PlayUp Generous bookie, best fixed odds playup.com.au
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RealBookie Competitive odds, daily boosts realbookie.com.au
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