How many times has Barrier 9 won the Melbourne Cup?
As the 2023 Melbourne Cup approaches, we delve into various approaches to predict the outcome of the iconic “race that stops the nation.”
When it comes to Melbourne Cup betting, historical data and statistics play a more significant role than in any other global horse race.
One widely referenced statistic centers on the barrier draw, as it can significantly influence the chances of a potential Melbourne Cup winner.
Starting in 1958, barriers were introduced in this prestigious event; for our analysis, we will concentrate on data from 1999 onward due to the availability of more reliable sources.
How many times has Barrier 9 won the Melbourne Cup?
Efficient in 2017 was the was the first year Barrier 9 has won the Melbourne Cup since 1999.
Who is in Barrier 9 for the 2023 Melbourne Cup?
Alenquer will be racing from Barrier 9 in the 2023 Melbourne Cup.
Alenquer (2)
- Age: 6YO
- Color: Bay
- Sex: Gelding
- Sire: Alderflug (GER)
- Dam: Wild Blossom (GER)
Career stats for Alenquer
- Career: 18: 5-2-1
- Flemington: 0: 0-0-0
- Distance: 0: 0-0-0
- Soft: 6: 1-1-1
- Good: 9: 2-1-0
- Heavy: 2: 1-0-0
- Group 1: 11: 1-1-1
- Win %: 28%
- Place %: 44%
Melbourne Cup results for Alenquer
NEVER RUN IN MELBOURNE CUP PREVIOUSLY
Recent Form for Alenquer
| Date | Race | Track | Distance | Placing | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Odds | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | MV Gold Cup | Moonee Valley | 2500m | 9/14 | Damien Oliver | 12 | 58kg | $26 | 3.4L |
| Oct 14 | Might And Power | Caulfield | 2000m | 5/10 | Mark Zahra | 7 | 59kg | $41 | 6.7L |
| Sep 23 | Underwood Stakes | Caulfield | 1800m | 11/15 | Declan Bates | 9 | 59kg | $151 | 4.6L |
2023 Melbourne Cup barrier draw
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