VarwoMelbourne Cup 2026 Horses: Field and Result
See the pre-race field, official race result and links to Victoria Racing Club sources.
The 2026 Melbourne Cup was run on November 3, 2026. Victoria Racing Club reports that Point of Law, ridden by Ethan Brown and trained by Ciaron Maher, won; Zahrann finished second and Juja Kibo third. VRC's race report is the source for those placings.
Pre-race field
The VRC's runner guide published November 2 listed the following 24 numbered entries. This is the pre-race list, not a claim that every entry started or a final finishing order; consult the official race record for scratchings and full placings.
Sons And Lovers; Trustyourinstinct; Knight's Choice; Middle Earth; Vauban; Enfjaar; Royal Supremacy; Wine Dark Sea; Asterix; Goodie Two Shoes; Juja Kibo; Hopewell Rock; Onesmoothoperator; Soul Of Spain; Zahrann; So You Are; Future History; James J Braddock; Kizlyar; Point Of Law; Strictly Business; Mr Monaco; Zakouma; Shockletz.
The VRC runner guide includes the listed jockey, trainer, weight and barrier for each entry. Field and barrier announcement provides the earlier announced draw. Sources checked November 4, 2026; no live odds are supplied.