Buckaroo Information
Chris Waller’s gelding has excelled recently, with second in the Caulfield Cup and Group 2 wins. Expected to thrive over 3200m, he’s positioned as a strong top-three candidate for the Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Melbourne Cup
2. Buckaroo
Odds đź’°: $5.50
Breeding: Fastnet Rock x Roheryn
Trainer: Chris Waller
Jockey: Joao Moreira
Weight: 54.5kg
Barrier: 21
Career Stats: 22: 5-4-3
Min/Max Distance Wins: 1600m/1800m
Career Best Win: Underwood Stakes, September 21 2024, Caulfield. Soft Surface
Dry Track Stats: 13: 3-2-2
Wet Track Stats: 9: 2-2-1
Short Summary: He brings the proper local form and was the eye catcher in the key lead up.
Key Replay: Caulfield Cup, October 19 2024, Caulfield, Soft Surface
He was the eye catcher in this race I thought. Not the best of steers from Moreira but his finale was very good, showing good change up speed and kept on in a really good effort behind Duke De Sessa, with a gap to third.
Final Summary: They say the gelding operation is the ‘Ultimate Operation’ and it’s well and truly been the case with this guy. He has just been a different horse this time in, a much better horse. Pushed Via Vistina in the Turnbull and was very good in the Caulfield Cup. Can make a case that the trainer/jockey/ownership group should have won this race last year with Soulcombe but they won’t get a better chance IMO to get redemption. He’s the one to beat.
What odds is Buckaroo to win the Melbourne Cup?
Buckaroo is currently listed at $5.50 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 Buckaroo win the Melbourne Cup?
Buckaroo, listed at $5.50 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 Buckaroo at Ladbrokes, Neds, swiftbet or MyBet.
What Number, Barrier and Weight is Buckaroo
Buckaroo will carry saddlecloth number 2 and will jump from barrier 21 in the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Buckaroo will carry 54.5kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Which jockey will ride Buckaroo in the Melbourne Cup?
Buckaroo will be ridden by Joao Moreira in the 2024 Melbourne Cup with a weight of 54.5kg.
