Absurde Information
Irish-trained by Willie Mullins, Absurde mixes flat and jumps racing. Coming off a Chester Stakes win, he’s set for a competitive run, hoping to improve last year’s seventh-place finish.
Melbourne Cup 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Melbourne Cup
9. Absurde
Odds 💰: $11.00
Breeding: Fastnet Rock x Incroyable
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Kerrin McEvoy
Weight: 52.5kg
Barrier: 7
Career Stats: 21: 6-6-2
Min/Max Distance Wins: 2000m/4023m
Career Best Win: Ebor Handicap, August 26 2023, York, Good Surface
Dry Track Stats: 14: 4-6-2
Wet Track Stats: 7: 2-0-0
Target Race/s: Melbourne Cup
Short Summary: For mine, the jury is well and truly out on him and keen to risk.
Key Replay: 2023 Melbourne Cup, November 7 2023, Flemington, Good Surface
This is the reason why I am keen to risk him. Was given every chance I thought, presented to win and just simply wasn’t good enough in what was a truly run two miles, with rider Zac Purton saying as much post race.
Final Summary: He has since returned home and I think you have to say his form has been mixed. Yes, a jumps win at Cheltenham and a Chester Stakes triumph, but the two wins, especially the latter, the jury is well and truly out. He was kissed on the backside with the ride and then the run in transit he got. Plus, the subsequent form out of that Chester win has been dreadful. Very keen to oppose him on the first Tuesday in November.
What odds is Absurde to win the Melbourne Cup?
Absurde is currently listed at $11.00 in the 2024 Melbourne Cup market with online bookmaker Ladbrokes. Join Ladbrokes now and get your Melbourne Cup bet on in less than 2 minutes!
Can Absurde win the Melbourne Cup?
Absurde, listed at $11.00 in Melbourne Cup odds, definitely has a chance of winning the Melbourne Cup. The Melbourne Cup has a history of upset winners, as we saw in 2015 when Prince of Penzance won at $101 odds! You can back Absurde at Ladbrokes, Neds, swiftbet or MyBet.
What Number, Barrier and Weight is Absurde
Absurde will carry saddlecloth number 9 and will jump from barrier 7 in the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Absurde will carry 52.5kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Which jockey will ride Absurde in the Melbourne Cup?
Absurde will be ridden by Kerrin McEvoy in the 2024 Melbourne Cup with a weight of 52.5kg.
