Melbourne, November 2, 2026: The renowned Melbourne Cup will run at Flemington Racecourse tomorrow on Tuesday, November 3, and there are 24 horses registered for the $10.2 million Group 1 stayers’ race.
The 3,200 metres event is sure to attract massive attention from the racing public and non-racing enthusiasts alike. The field and barrier draw for the event was finalized on October 31, making way for the 166th running of the race that makes the whole country stand still.
What Time Is the Melbourne Cup 2026?
The Melbourne Cup race time will be at 3:00pm AEDT on Tuesday, November 3.
- Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Hobart: 3:00pm
- Adelaide: 2:30pm
- Brisbane: 2:00pm
- Darwin: 1:30pm
- Perth: 12:00pm
The Melbourne Cup race will be the seventh race at Flemington. Check the official information about Melbourne Cup for any late changes to the schedule.
Melbourne Cup Horses 2026: Final Field and Barriers
The 24-horse field is comprised of local and international runners. The horse called Point Of Law trained by Ciaron Maher will run from barrier 9, and last year’s runner-up Goodie Two Shoes is scheduled to leave from barrier 18.
Other interesting runners are Knight’s Choice (2), Vauban (22), Sons And Lovers (3), and Trustyourinstinct (18).
Trainer Ciaron Maher has entered seven horses to run in the field, while his Irish counterpart Joseph O’Brien will start five horses.
Melbourne Cup Tips, Odds and Sweep 2026
Point Of Law and Trustyourinstinct have already received attention from bettors, however Melbourne Cup odds may fluctuate closer to race day based on barrier draw, track conditions, weight and staying form.
In order to organize a sweep at work or family for Melbourne Cup, you need to know the current field and barrier draw. Printable sweep sheet should have horse names, as well as fields where participants’ names and amounts should be entered.
More sports news you can find at DemocraX’s sports section including the report about Ciara Mageean’s athletics legacy.
This article gives information about race, but not betting tips. Check the official race program for any scratchings and other information.
