How many times has Barrier 11 won the Melbourne Cup?


As the 2024 Melbourne Cup approaches, we delve into various approaches to predict the winner of the renowned “race that stops the nation.”

Melbourne Cup betting is arguably more influenced by historical data and statistics than any other horse race globally.

One of the commonly referenced statistics centres around the barrier draw, as it can significantly influence the chances of a potential Melbourne Cup victor.

For our analysis, we will primarily focus on data from 1999 onwards, as reliable sources are limited for the period prior to that, despite barriers being introduced in the race as far back as 1958.


How many times has Barrier 11 won the Melbourne Cup?

Barrier 11 has won the Melbourne Cup twice since 1999:

  • 2001 Melbourne Cup winner was Kiwi mare Ethereal trained by NZ trainer Sheila Laxon. Ethereal was the last horse to complete the Caulfield – Melbourne Cup double.
  • American was the second horse to win the Melbourne Cup from Barrier 10 since 1999.


    Who is in Barrier 11 for the 2024 Melbourne Cup?

    Vauban will be in Barrier 10 for the 2024 Melbourne Cup.

    T: Willie Mullins (11)
    J: William Buick
    • Age: 7YO
    • Color: Chestnut
    • Sex: Gelding
    • Sire: Galiway (GB)
    • Dam: Waldfest (GB)

    Vauban 2024 Melbourne Cup Odds

    Win: +500

    Place: +125

    Best odds at Neds


    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%

    Melbourne Cup results for Vauban

    Year Placing Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight Odds Margin
    2023 14/23 Willie Mullins Ryan Moore 3 55kg $5.50 13.4L

    Recent Form for Vauban

    Date Race Track Distance Placing Jockey Barrier Weight Odds Margin
    Sep 15 Irish St Leger Curragh 2816m 2/6 William Buick 6 62kg $9 2.3L
    Aug 23 Lonsdale Cup York 3319m 1/9 William Buick 4 59.5kg $6.50

    2024 Melbourne Cup Final Field

    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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
    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
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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)
    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
    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)


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