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 (3)
- Age: 5YO
- Color: Chestnut
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Gallway (GB)
- Dam: Waldfest (IRE)
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 | – |
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