Vauban Information
Trained by Willie Mullins, Vauban returns stronger after last year’s Melbourne Cup. Runner-up in the Irish St Leger, he’s expected to improve on Australia’s firmer tracks. A serious contender for the top finishers.
Melbourne Cup 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Melbourne Cup
1. Vauban
Odds 💰: $7.00
Breeding: Galway x Waldfest
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: William Buick
Weight: 55.5kg
Barrier: 11
Career Stats: 20: 8-5-2
Min/Max Distance Wins: 2200m/3382m
Career Best Win: Lonsdale Cup, August 23 2024, York, Good Surface
Dry Track Stats: 8: 2-2-1
Wet Track Stats: 12: 6-3-1
Short Summary: Back for redemption from last year…but I am keen to oppose him.
Key Replay: 2023 Melbourne Cup, November 7 2023, Flemington, Good Surface
This is the key replay for me. I thought Ryan Moore gave him every chance in the run but when it came to crunch time, he folded and was very disappointing, eventually finishing 14th, with jockey Ryan Moore offering up no excuses post race for the below part effort.
Final Summary: He’s back for redemption after failing in this race last year as a dominant favourite. I will concede that his 2024 form does read very well and has clearly improved. But, I will say that I still have a query at him at a very strong two miles. The win at York was just a win and he was found out in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. If he wins, too good, but if he wins the race, I am losing from a betting perspective. I’m opposing him hard.
What odds is Vauban to win the Melbourne Cup?
Vauban is currently listed at $7.00 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 Vauban win the Melbourne Cup?
Vauban, listed at $7.00 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 Vauban at Ladbrokes, Neds, swiftbet or MyBet.
What Number, Barrier and Weight is Vauban
Vauban will carry saddlecloth number 1 and will jump from barrier 11 in the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Vauban will carry 55.5kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Which jockey will ride Vauban in the Melbourne Cup?
Vauban will be ridden by William Buick in the 2024 Melbourne Cup with a weight of 55.5kg.
