Melbourne Cup 2024 Barrier Draw: Mullins pair draw perfectly

Melbourne Cup Barrier Draw 2024

The all-important 2024 Melbourne Cup (3200m) barrier draw has been revealed on Saturday evening at Flemington Racecourse, with a capacity field of 24 set to line up in the race that stops the nation.

Australia’s greatest race is set to be run and won at 3pm on Tuesday afternoon, and the Chris Waller-trained Buckaroo may have it all to do after drawing out in barrier 21.

Despite the awkward draw, Marantelli Bet haven’t hesitated to install the six-year-old as the $5.50 favourite with for the event, with plenty of early money keeping Buckaroo solid in the market.

The ‘Magic Man’ Joao Moreira is set to take the reins aboard the son of Fastnet Rock and will need to lug 54.5kg to victory after finishing runner-up in the Group 1 Caulfield Cup on October 19.

The first of two Willie Mullin-trained gallopers Vauban will need to lug the top-weight of 55.5kg to victory in this year’s edition after coming up short 12 months ago, however, will be aided by barrier 11 and William Buick in the saddle.

Kerrin McEvoy is booked to ride stable companion Absurde and has firmed into $10.00 after drawing barrier seven.

Fellow European imports Onesmoothoperator ($8.00) and Sea King ($9.00) should get lovely runs in transit after drawing gates 12 and one respectively, with the pair sure to have plenty of admirers having tasted victory on Australian shores heading into Tuesday.

Craig Williams is booked to maintain his association with Onesmoothoperator, while Hollie Doyle will make the trip down under to partner Sea King.

Hong Kong-based hoop Zac Purton will return to Australia to partner Land Legend ($15.00) from barrier 18, while Teo Nugent will be legged aboard Interpretation ($15.00) to disengaged from stall 14.

There should be a genuine tempo in this year’s Cup, with the likes of Just Fine ($34.00) and Okita Soushi ($23.00) likely to be roused along in the early stages.

Meanwhile, The Map ($41.00) and Circle Of Fire (34.00) could have it all to do drawn out in the car park.

The chances don’t end there, and with so many different form-lines to dissect, this may be one of the most wide-open Melbourne Cup’s in recent years with plenty of value available in Melbourne Cup betting markets with Playup.

The Melbourne Cup is scheduled to get underway at 3pm AEDT on Tuesday, November 5.


2024 Melbourne Cup Barrier Draw

Vauban Silks

1. Vauban (11)

  • T: Willie Mullins
  • J: William Buick
  • W: 55.5kg
  • F: 21342
  • Age: 7YO
  • Colour: Chestnut
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Galiway (GB)
  • Dam: Waldfest (GB)
+500
+125
Buckaroo Silks

2. Buckaroo (21)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Joao Moreira
  • W: 54.5kg
  • F: 22118
  • Age: 6YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Fastnet Rock
  • Dam: Roheryn (IRE)
+400
+100
Circle Of Fire Silks

3. Circle Of Fire (24)

  • T: Ciaron Maher
  • J: Mark Zahra
  • W: 54.5kg
  • F: 098×1
  • Age: 5YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Horse
  • Sire: Almanzor (FR)
  • Dam: Fiery Sunset (GB)
+3300
+750
Warp Speed Silks

4. Warp Speed (3)

  • T: Noboru Takagi
  • J: Akira Sugawara
  • W: 54.5kg
  • F: 0x523
  • Age: 5YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Horse
  • Sire: Drefong (USA)
  • Dam: Deep Love (JPN)
+4000
+900
Kovalica Silks

5. Kovalica (17)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Damian Lane
  • W: 53.5kg
  • F: 6243x
  • Age: 5YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Ocean Park (NZ)
  • Dam: Vitesse (NZ)
+2500
+600
Sharp N Smart Silks

6. Sharp ‘N’ Smart (15)

  • T: Graeme & Deborah Rogerson
  • J: Michael Dee
  • W: 53.5kg
  • F: 3020x
  • Age: 5YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Redwood (GB)
  • Dam: Queen Margaret (NZ)
+7000
+1500
Just Fine Silks

7. Just Fine (13)

  • T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
  • J: Jye McNeil
  • W: 53kg
  • F: 01050
  • Age: 7YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Sea The Stars (IRE)
  • Dam: Bint Almatar (USA)
+3300
+750
Land Legend Silks

8. Land Legend (18)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Zac Purton
  • W: 53kg
  • F: 3160x
  • Age: 5YO
  • Colour: Chestnut
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Galileo (IRE)
  • Dam: Landikusic (IRE)
+2000
+500
Absurde Silks

9. Absurde (7)

  • T: Willie Mullins
  • J: Kerrin McEvoy
  • W: 52.5kg
  • F: x14x1
  • Age: 7YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Fastnet Rock
  • Dam: Incroyable (USA)
+1000
+250
Athabascan Silks

10. Athabascan (2)

  • T: John O’Shea & Tom Charlton
  • J: Zac Lloyd
  • W: 52kg
  • F: 1008x
  • Age: 6YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Almanzor (FR)
  • Dam: Alzubra (GB)
+4000
+900
Knight's Choice Silks

11. Knight’s Choice (6)

  • T: John Symons & Sheila Laxon
  • J: Robbie Dolan
  • W: 51.5kg
  • F: 5009x
  • Age: 5YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Extreme Choice
  • Dam: Midnight Pearl
+15000
+3300
Okita Soushi Silks

12. Okita Soushi (10)

  • T: Ciaron Maher
  • J: Jamie Kah
  • W: 51kg
  • F: 1208x
  • Age: 7YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Horse
  • Sire: Galileo (IRE)
  • Dam: Amicus
+1600
+400
Onesmoothoperator Silks

13. Onesmoothoperator (12)

  • T: Brian Ellison
  • J: Craig Williams
  • W: 51kg
  • F: 1471x
  • Age: 7YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Dialed In (USA)
  • Dam: Sueno D’Oro (USA)
+700
+180
Zardozi Silks

14. Zardozi (4)

  • T: James Cummings
  • J: Andrea Atzeni
  • W: 51kg
  • F: 54256
  • Age: 4YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Mare
  • Sire: Kingman (GB)
  • Dam: Chanderi (GB)
+1300
+320
Sea King Silks

15. Sea King (1)

  • T: Harry Eustace
  • J: Hollie Doyle
  • W: 50.5kg
  • F: 1×631
  • Age: 6YO
  • Colour: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Sea The Stars (IRE)
  • Dam: Pamona (IRE)
+850
+210
Valiant King Silks

16. Valiant King (22)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Craig Newitt
  • W: 50.5kg
  • F: 906×6
  • Age: 5YO
  • Colour: Grey
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Roaring Lion (USA)
  • Dam: Assembly (USA)
+6000
+1300
Fancy Man Silks

17. Fancy Man (19)

  • T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald
  • J: Ron Stewart
  • W: 50kg
  • F: 635×0
  • Age: 7YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Pride of Dubai
  • Dam: Fancy (IRE)
+10000
+2000
Interpretation Silks

18. Interpretation (14)

  • T: Ciaron Maher
  • J: Teo Nugent
  • W: 50kg
  • F: 26800
  • Age: 7YO
  • Colour: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Galileo (IRE)
  • Dam: Daldiyna (FR)
+1800
+450
Manzoice Silks

19. Manzoice (8)

  • T: Chris Waller
  • J: Declan Bates
  • W: 50kg
  • F: 7032x
  • Age: 5YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Almanzor (FR)
  • Dam: Choice (NZ)
+8000
+1800
Mostly Cloudy Silks

20. Mostly Cloudy (16)

  • T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young
  • J: Karis Teetan
  • W: 50kg
  • F: 044×2
  • Age: 6YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Harzand (IRE)
  • Dam: Clarinda (FR)
+2000
Positivity Silks

21. Positivity (20)

  • T: Andrew Forsman
  • J: Winona Costin
  • W: 50kg
  • F: 8712x
  • Age: 4YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Mare
  • Sire: Almanzor (FR)
  • Dam: Pussy O’Reilly (NZ)
+10000
+2000
Saint George Silks

22. Saint George (9)

  • T: Ciaron Maher
  • J: Tyler Schiller
  • W: 50kg
  • F: 5948x
  • Age: 5YO
  • Colour: Grey
  • Sex: Horse
  • Sire: Roaring Lion (USA)
  • Dam: Lady Dragon (IRE)
+3300
+750
The Map Silks

23. The Map (23)

  • T: Dan Clarken & Oopy MacGillivray
  • J: Rachel King
  • W: 50kg
  • F: 6509x
  • Age: 6YO
  • Colour: Bay
  • Sex: Mare
  • Sire: Alpine Eagle
  • Dam: This Moment
+2500
+600
Trust In You Silks

24. Trust In You (5)

  • T: Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley
  • J: Mark Du Plessis
  • W: 50kg
  • F: 44036
  • Age: 6YO
  • Colour: Brown
  • Sex: Gelding
  • Sire: Sweynesse
  • Dam: Shinko Bay (NZ)
+15000
+3300

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