How many times has Barrier 3 won the Melbourne Cup?

As we approach the 2023 Melbourne Cup, we delve into various approaches to predict the victor of the race that captivates the nation.

When it comes to Melbourne Cup betting, it’s safe to say that history and statistics play a more substantial role than in any other race across the globe.

One of the frequently mentioned statistics of significance pertains to the barrier draw, a factor that can either boost or hinder the chances of a potential Melbourne Cup champion.

While barriers have been an integral part of the event since 1924, for the sake of accuracy and credibility, our analysis will focus on data from 1999 onward.

How many times has Barrier 3 won the Melbourne Cup?

Since 1999 Barrier 3 has only won the Melbourne Cup on one occasion in 2002.

Despite being an Irish international raider, the win was remarkable for its emotional scenes as Damien Oliver had lost his brother Jason in a race riding fall only days earlier.

Media Puzzle winning the 2002 Melbourne Cup


Who is in Barrier 3 for 2023 Melbourne Cup?

Bookmaker favourite Vauban will be racing from Barrier 3 in the 2023 Melbourne Cup.

vauban

Vauban (3)

T: Willie Mullins
J: Ryan Moore (55kg)
  • Age: 5YO
  • Color: Chestnut
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Gallway (GB)
  • Dam: Waldfest (IRE)

Win: +220

Place: -166.67

Best odds at Boombet


Career stats for Vauban

  • Career: 14: 7-3-1
  • Flemington: 0: 0-0-0
  • Distance: 5: 2-2-1
  • Soft: 11: 6-2-1
  • Good: 9: 2-1-0
  • Heavy: 1: 0-1-0
  • Group 1: 7: 3-2-1
  • Win %: 50%
  • Place %: 79%

Recent Form for Vauban

Date Race Track Distance Placing Jockey Barrier Weight Odds Margin
Aug 7 Ballyroan Stakes Naas 2414m 1/8 Colin Keane 6 61kg $1.70
Jun 2- Copper Horse Handicap Ascot (UK) 2816m 1/16 Ryan Moore 7 61kg $2

2023 Melbourne Cup barrier draw

No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight Odds
1 Silks
Gold Trip
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
James McDonald
2
58.5kg
+340
2 Silks
Alenquer
Michael Moroney
Damien Oliver
9
56.5kg
+5000
3 Silks
Without A Fight
Anthony & Sam Freedman
Mark Zahra
16
56.5kg
+600
4 Silks
Breakup
Tatsuya Yoshioka
Kohei Matsuyama
18
55kg
+1700
5 Silks
Vauban
Willie Mullins
Ryan Moore
3
55kg
+240
6 Silks
Soulcombe
Chris Waller
Joao Moreira
4
53.5kg
+1000
7 Silks
Absurde
Willie Mullins
Zac Purton
8
53kg
+2200
8 Silks
Right You Are
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
John Allen
15
53kg
+7000
9 Silks
Vow And Declare
Danny O’Brien
Billy Egan
19
53kg
+3000
10 Silks
Cleveland
Kris Lees
Michael Dee
23
52kg
+2600
11 Silks
Ashrun
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
Kerrin McEvoy
11
51.5kg
+4000
12 Silks
Daqiansweet Junior
Phillip Stokes
Daniel Stackhouse
12
51.5kg
+9000
13 Silks
Okita Soushi
Joseph O’Brien
Dylan Gibbons
20
51.5kg
+7000
14 Silks
Sheraz
Chris Waller
Beau Mertens
22
51.5kg
+12500
15 Silks
Lastotchka
Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)
Craig Williams
21
51kg
+2500
16 Silks
Magical Lagoon
Chris Waller
Mark Du Plessis
7
51kg
+9000
17 Silks
Military Mission
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
Rachel King
5
51kg
+4500
18 Silks
Serpentine
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
Jye McNeil
1
51kg
+6000
19 Silks
Virtuous Circle
Liam Howley
Craig Newitt
6
51kg
+9000
20 Silks
More Felons
Chris Waller
Jamie Kah
24
50.5kg
+3000
21 Silks
Future History
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
Hollie Doyle
13
50kg
+2600
22 Silks
Interpretation
Ciaron Maher & David Eustace
Teo Nugent
17
50kg
+6000
23 Silks
Kalapour
Kris Lees
Zac Lloyd
14
50kg
+5000
24 Silks
True Marvel
Matthew Smith
Ben Thompson
10
50kg
+15000


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