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Past Melbourne Cup Winners News
- Past Melbourne Cup Winners & History
- 2025 Melbourne Cup Results: Jamie Melham, Half Yours Combine to Create History
- 2024 Melbourne Cup Results: Winner Knight’s Choice at Big Odds Beats Warp Speed
- Melbourne Cup Day Results 2024: Melbourne Cup Winner Knight’s Choice at 80/1 Beats Warp Speed
- Full 2024 Melbourne Cup Preview: Form for All Runners
The Melbourne Cup past winners list reads like the who’s who of Australian horse racing with many legendary gallopers having etched their name in the Melbourne Cup history books by winning the ‘race that stops a nation’.
Now worth $10.2 million in prize money, the iconic Melbourne Cup is a staying showdown run over 3200-metres at Flemington Racecourse on the first Tuesday of November each Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
Bet on the 2026 Melbourne Cup Winner
The 2026 Melbourne Cup winner will be known when the $10.2 million two-mile classic takes place at Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday the 3rd of November!
Melbourne Cup 2026 Odds
| 1. Sons And Lovers (3) 57.5kg44512 | |||
| Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 10 in the G3 Kilternan Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 2414m, 2.25 len behind Arabian Crown with 63.5kg at $15. The race before that won by a head in the G2 Prix Maurice De Nieuil at Longchamp on July 14 over 2800m defeating Parachutiste carrying 59kg at $2.60. Top weight but brings classy international form and should go very well. | |||
| 2. Trustyourinstinct (18) 57kg21214 | |||
| Form hard to fault. Comes off a 51 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 in the G1 Irish St Leger Stakes at Curragh on September 13 over 2816m, 4.5 len behind Scandinavia carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Before that won by 0.8 len in the G2 Curragh Cup on July 19 over 2816m defeating Happy Pharoah carrying 62kg at $7.50. Brings a lovely profile and strong international form, and the man in the saddle goes okay too. | |||
| 3. Knight’s Choice (2) 56.5kgx0930 | |||
| Most recently eased back early on 14th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 10 len behind Kingswood carrying 55kg at $31. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, head behind Pinhole with 56kg at $7. Shock winner of 2024 Cup with more weight this time, hard to see him repeating the dose. | |||
| 4. Middle Earth (1) 56.5kg87898 | |||
| At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 12 in the G1 Ws Cox Plate at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 7 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 59kg at $71. The race before that 9th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Kingswood carrying 55kg at $61. Ticking along as well as he was last year and has claims. | |||
| 5. Vauban (22) 56.5kg133×9 | |||
| Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 13 in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 6 len behind Point Of Law carrying 60.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 in the G1 He Tancred Stakes at Rosehill on March 28 over 2400m, slow going 5 len behind Aeliana carrying 59kg at $7. Fourth crack at the Cup, only second up here and 3200m remains a worry. | |||
| 6. Enfjaar (8) 56kg381×3 | |||
| Second run back. First-up after three months held ground to the line 3rd of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Kingswood carrying 54.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 8th of 16 in the LR Wolferton Stakes at Ascot on June 16 over 2011m, 5 len behind Map Of Stars carrying 59.5kg at $13. Very game first up, not sure he wants 3200m though. | |||
| 7. Royal Supremacy (21) 56kg1×910 | |||
| Last start 15th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 17 len behind Kingswood with 54.5kg at $13. The run before that won by 0.8 len in the G3 Jra Cup at Caulfield on September 27 over 2000m defeating Future History with 60kg at $4.80. Had some excuses last time but 3200m is a worry. | |||
| 8. Wine Dark Sea (23) 56kg151×0 | |||
| Second run back. First-up after two months raced on the pace before fading 11th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 6 len behind Kingswood with 54.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 13 len in a Rating 85 at Carlisle on June 24 over 2212m defeating Golden West carrying 64kg at $1.80. Up in trip should suit but needed to see more last time. | |||
| 9. Asterix (6) 55kgx5300 | |||
| Last start eased back early on 12th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 7 len behind Kingswood with 53.5kg at $61. Before that ran last of 13 in the G1 Turnbull Stakes at this track on October 3 over 2000m, in the wet; 43 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 56.5kg at $71. Has a lot to find on past couple. | |||
| 10. Goodie Two Shoes (19) 55kgx8210 | |||
| Returns from a 52-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 10 in the G3 Kilternan Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 2414m, 9 len behind Arabian Crown with 62kg at $34. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose in the G2 Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood on August 1 over 2816m defeating Santorini Star carrying 61kg at $9. Ran very well in this last year, more weight now, place probably best again. | |||
| 11. Juja Kibo (14) 55kgx3211 | |||
| Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.5 len in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m defeating Kings Valley carrying 58kg at $7.50. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len in a G2 The Metropolitan at Randwick on October 3 over 2400m in soft going defeating Aethelwulf with 56.5kg at $5.50. Flying off moderate tempos, if he can convert that to two miles he’ll run well. | |||
| 12. Hopewell Rock (15) 54.5kg3612x | |||
| Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 22 at York Ebor Handicap August 22 over 2816m, a head behind Daiquiri Bay with 60.5kg at $7.50. Previously first up; third of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) May 2 over 2414m, 1.75 len behind Daiquiri Bay carrying 61kg at $5.50. Progressive stayer with the right form lines, looks a strong winning chance. | |||
| 13. Onesmoothoperator (13) 54.5kg9×090 | |||
| At the latest run 11th of 13 in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m, 9 len behind Point Of Law carrying 57kg at $21. Before that got back early 9th of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Pinhole with 58kg at $26. Not going nearly well enough. | |||
| 14. Soul Of Spain (5) 54.5kg68378 | |||
| At the latest run 8th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Kingswood carrying 53kg at $61. The start before that 7th of 9 in a G2 The Metropolitan at Randwick on October 3 over 2400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Juja Kibo with 58.5kg at $7.50. Had some excuses latest but this looks too tough. | |||
| 15. Zahrann (11) 54.5kgx4106 | |||
| Last start 6th of 18 in the G1 Caulfield Cup on October 17 over 2400m, 4 len behind Kingswood with 53kg at $7.50. Before that 11th of 13 in the G1 Turnbull Stakes at this track on October 3 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 18 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 56.5kg at $12. Worked home quite well last time but the 3200m is an unknown. | |||
| 16. So You Are (7) 54kg21111 | |||
| On a four run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.8 len in the G3 Bendigo Cup on October 28 over 2400m defeating Berkeley Square carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.9 len in the G3 Atc St Leger Stakes at Randwick on October 17 over 2600m in soft going defeating Tempesti with 57.5kg at $3.30. Other form potentially stronger but he’s flying, not the worst. | |||
| 17. Future History (12) 53.5kgx3249 | |||
| At the latest run 9th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 3.5 len behind Juja Kibo with 57kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, 2 len behind Pinhole with 57kg at $7. Going along okay but this is too tough. | |||
| 18. James J Braddock (24) 53.5kg136×6 | |||
| Second run back. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 10 in the G3 Kilternan Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 2414m, 4 len behind Arabian Crown carrying 59kg at $13. Previously second-up won by a nose in the G3 Leopardstown Derby Trial on May 10 over 2011m defeating Pierre Bonnard with 59.5kg at $10. Epsom Derby placegetter but form since has been mixed, inclined to risk. | |||
| 19. Kizlyar (20) 53.5kg1x2x0 | |||
| Second-up today. Last run raced on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 4 len behind Juja Kibo with 56kg at $3.80. At only start last preparation 2nd in a small field in the G3 Irish St Leger Trial Stakes at Curragh on August 22 over 2816m, 4.5 len behind Queenstown with 61kg at $4.30. Went way too slow at Aus debut, could be a knockout hope up in trip. | |||
| 20. Point Of Law (9) 53kg141×1 | |||
| Second-up. First-up after three months won by 0.5 len in the G3 Geelong Cup on October 21 over 2400m defeating Small Fry carrying 55kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len in a 3yo Mdn Sw at Newbury on May 15 over 2011m defeating Hatteen with 60.5kg at $1.60. Impossible to knock and looks the one again. Huge win at local debut in fast time, lightly raced and if he brings that form he’ll go close again. | |||
| 21. Strictly Business (4) 53kg2×000 | |||
| Most recently ran last of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 14 len behind Juja Kibo with 55kg at $81. The race before that ran second last of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, 10 len behind Pinhole with 55.5kg at $71. Not going nearly well enough. | |||
| 22. Mr Monaco (16) 52.5kgx4013 | |||
| Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 16 in the G2 Moonee Valley Cup at this track on October 24 over 2500m, 0.8 len behind Juja Kibo carrying 57.5kg at $16. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len in a G3 The Bart Cummings at this track on October 3 over 2520m in the wet defeating Litzdeel carrying 54kg at $8. Past two have been good, should run well for wider exotics. | |||
| 23. Zakouma (10) 52kgx6650 | |||
| Most recently ran last of 11 in the G2 Crystal Mile at this track on October 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind Surfin’ Bird with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that 5th of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Pinhole carrying 57kg at $7. Ignore last week when sharply back in trip, he was building nicely prior. | |||
| 24. Shockletz (17) 51kg64162 | |||
| At the latest run 2nd of 15 in the G3 Tesio Stakes at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 0.5 len behind Soverato with 58kg at $7.50. Before that 6th of 13 in the G2 Herbert Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Pinhole with 55.5kg at $6. Past two have been excellent Cup trials and now up in trip with no weight, look out. | |||
It takes a special horse to win the Melbourne Cup and there is a unique story behind each of the past Melbourne Cup winners from the inaugural champ Archer who won the first two editions of the race in 1861 and 1862, to the sole triple Melbourne Cup winner in the mighty Makybe Diva (2003 – 2005).
Looking over the Melbourne Cup past winners can give punters a good guide as to what horse to back in the latest edition of the event.
Remember, when you’re ready to bet on the next horse to add their name to the Melbourne Cup winners register the Melbourne Cup odds you’re after can be found online at Ladbrokes.
Past Melbourne Cup Winners
Before going onto the heroes that have won the modern version of the Melbourne Cup, it would be good to take a closer look at the history of Melbourne Cup results, which spans more than a century of great horses and dedicated jockeys.
The first ever winner of the event was a classy thoroughbred named Archer on the race’s inaugural run in 1861. Archer would prove his worth when he won the Melbourne Cup once again the year after. On their website, the Victoria Racing Club acknowledges other past winners as well as the more ‘famous’ ones.
Some of the more notable Melbourne Cup winners include Carbine (1890), Phar Lap (1930), Peter Pan (1932 & 1934), Comic Court (1951), Rising Fast (1954), Galilee (1966), Rain Lover (1968 & 1969), Kiwi (1983), Vintage Crop (1993), Saintly (1996), Might And Power (1997), and Makybe Diva (2003, 2004 & 2005).
In the modern Melbourne Cup, the winning ways of Makybe Diva cannot be overlooked as no other mare had ever won more than one Melbourne Cup beforehand. Makybe Diva would go onto win three consecutive Melbourne Cups, a feat never achieved before or since and is considered one of the best female horses in racing history.
International Melbourne Cup Winners
The Melbourne Cup has reached legendary status as a major annual thoroughbred horse race. Since 1993, horses from the northern portion of the world have travelled all the way to Melbourne just to get an opportunity to compete in the prestigious Melbourne Cup. This tradition began when an outstanding horse named Vintage Crop (trained and bred in Ireland) won the 1993 Melbourne Cup despite the long travels. Those few punters with bets on Vintage Crop were made very happy.
This pilgrimage would change the nature of Melbourne Cup winners forever.
Vintage Crop’s trainer Dermot K Weld would return to win another Melbourne Cup with a European raider with Media Puzzle in 2002.
Another notable international Melbourne Cup winner was Japan’s Delta Blues, the only Japanese-trained Melbourne Cup winner in history, back in 2006.
The 2006 Melbourne Cup was an intriguing one with Japan securing the Melbourne Cup Quinella with Delta Blues beating home Pop Rock.
Overseas-bred horses now dominate the Melbourne Cup field each year both with overseas-trained raiders being bought over and international imports purchased by Aussie connections to win the famous two-mile feature.
Two of the most recent past Melbourne Cup winners are Americain (2010) and Dunaden (2011), both prepared in France at the time of their success.
Following them, in 2014 the German-trained raider Protectionist secured a win for the internationals.
There were successive international Melbourne Cup winners again in 2017 and 2018 with Rekindling and Cross Counter respectively.
The Aussies fought back however in 2019 with the Danny O’Brien-trained Vow And Declare the first Aussie-bred Melbourne Cup winner since Shocking (2009).
The internationals were back in winning form dominating the 2020 Melbourne Cup results with the first three over the line all raiders: Twilight Payment (1st), Tiger Moth (2nd) and Prince Of Arran (3rd) who ran top three for the third straight year.
The 2022 Melbourne Cup results saw the top-weight Gold Trip defeat fellow Aussie-trained stayers Emissary (2nd) and High Emocean (3rd) who came off lead-up wins in the Geelong Cup and Bendigo Cup respectively.
The Melbourne Cup 2023 winner was Without A Fight for Anthony & Sam Freedman who backed-up from his Caulfield Cup victory to become the 12th horse in history to do the double and was ridden to victory by the previous year’s winning jockey Mark Zahra.
In 2024 Knight’s Choice, trained on the Sunshine Coast, scored a massive boilover at $91 to become the first Australian bred and trained Melbourne Cup winner since Vow And Declare (2019).
In 2025, local hero Half Yours made history becoming the 13th horse to do the Spring Cups double defeating Joesph O’Brien’s 40/1 Irish raider Goodie Two Shoes by 2.75 lengths.
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Recent Melbourne Cup Winners
The most recent Melbourne Cup winners going back to 2000 are listed below along with Melbourne Cup winning trainers, jockeys and winning Melbourne Cup times.
| Year | Winner | Trainer/s | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2025 | Half Yours | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Jamie Melham | 3:22.46 |
| 2024 | Knight’s Choice | John Symons & Shelia Laxon | Robbie Dolan | 3:19.53 |
| 2023 | Without A Fight | Anthony & Sam Freedman | Mark Zahra | 3:18.37 |
| 2022 | Gold Trip | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | Mark Zahra | 3:24.04 |
| 2021 | Verry Elleegant | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 3:17.43 |
| 2020 | Twilight Payment | Joseph O’Brien | Jye McNeil | 3:17.34 |
| 2019 | Vow And Declare | Danny O’Brien | Craig Williams | 3:24.76 |
| 2018 | Cross Counter | Marmelo | Prince Of Arran | 3:21.17 |
| 2017 | Rekindling | Joseph O’Brien | Corey Brown | 3.21.19 |
| 2016 | Almandin | Robert Hickmott | Kerrin McEvoy | 3.20.58 |
| 2015 | Prince Of Penzance | Darren Weir | Michelle Payne | 3.23.1 |
| 2014 | Protectionist | Andreas Wohler | Ryan Moore | 3.17.7 |
| 2013 | Fiorente | Gai Waterhouse | Damien Oliver | 3.20.3 |
| 2012 | Green Moon | Robert Hickmott | Brett Prebble | 3.20.4 |
| 2011 | Dunaden | Mikel Delzangles | C.P. Lemaire | 3.20.8 |
| 2010 | Americain | Alain De Royer-Dupre | Gerald Mosse | 3.26.8 |
| 2009 | Shocking | Mark Kavanagh | Corey Brown | 3.23.8 |
| 2008 | Viewed | JB Cummings | Blake Shinn | 3.20.4 |
| 2007 | Efficient | Graeme Rogerson | Michael Rodd | 3.23.3 |
| 2006 | Delta Bluess | Katsuhiko Sumii | Y. Iwata | 3.21.5 |
| 2005 | Makybe Diva | D.L. Freedman | Glen Boss | 3.19.1 |
| 2004 | Makybe Diva | D.L. Freedman | Glen Boss | 3.28.5 |
| 2003 | Makybe Diva | D.J. Hall | Glen Boss | 3.19.9 |
| 2002 | Media Puzzle | Dermot K. Weld | Damien Oliver | 3.16.9 |
| 2001 | Ethereal | Shelia Laxon | S. Seamer | 3.21.0 |
| 2000 | Brew | Michael Moroney | Kerrin McEvoy | 3.18.6 |
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