How many Melbourne Cups has William Buick won?
William Buick is one of the best international jockeys going around at the moment, but how many times has he won the Melbourne Cup?
The answer is zero, despite being one of the most in-demand hoops in racing, Buick has had three rides in the great race, with his best result coming in 2011 when guide Lost in the Moment to a sixth-placed finish.
William Buick Previous Melbourne Cup Rides
| Year | Placing | Horse | Trainer | Barrier | Weight | Odds | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13/22 | Without A Fight | Simon & Ed Crisford | 17 | 55.5kg | $12 | 21.15L |
| 2019 | 8/24 | Cross Counter | Charlie Appleby | 5 | 57.5kg | $13 | 1.6L |
| 2011 | 6/23 | Lost In The Moment | Saeed Bin Suroor | 3 | 53kg | $31 | 2.8L |
Who will William Buick ride in the 2024 Melbourne Cup?
William Buick is set to ride the Willie Mullins-trained Vauban who will be looking to avenge a poor run as favourite in the 2023 Melbourne Cup. Vauban was defeated 13.35 lengths in last year’s Cup when starting a $5.50 favourite. With several strong performances back in the UK, Vauban is expected to be fighting out the finish in this year’s Melbourne Cup.
- Age: 7YO
- Color: Chestnut
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Galiway (GB)
- Dam: Waldfest (GB)
Vauban 2024 Melbourne Cup Odds
Career stats for Vauban
- Career: 20: 8-5-2
- Flemington: 1: 0-0-0
- Distance: 6: 2-2-1
- Wet: 11: 5-3-1
- Good: 9: 3-2-1
- Group 1: 10: 3-3-1
- Win %: 40%
- Place %: 75%
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