The Melbourne Cup takes place tomorrow, who is the favourite to win?
The Melbourne Cup or "the race that stops a nation," kicks off at 4 am (GMT) on November 5th.
This year’s race brings some of the top horses from across the globe, with a prize pool of $8 million up for grabs.
Ireland's Willie Mullins leads a powerful charge with Vauban and Absurde, aiming to make his mark in Australia, while Britain’s hopes rest on Onesmoothoperator and Sea King.
The home team is spearheaded by Buckaroo, trained by Chris Waller, whose recent form makes him a top contender in this 24 horse field.
Attention, however, is on Vauban who is trained by Willie Mullins and aims to redeem himself after a disappointing 14th place finish last year when going off as favourite.
With his impressive form this season, expectations are high for the six-year-old gelding.
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Melbourne Cup Odds
| Horse | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Buckaroo | 6/1 | 14% |
| Vauban | 13/2 | 13% |
| Onesmoothoperator | 17/2 | 11% |
| Absurde | 10/1 | 9% |
| Land Legend | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Who is the favourite to win the Melbourne Cup 2024?
Buckaroo has emerged as the favourite to win the Melbourne Cup, currently priced at 6/1 with Paddy Power.
After transitioning to Chris Waller's training, this former Joseph O’Brien runner has found his stride, securing a notable victory in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes and finishing a strong second in the Caulfield Cup.
His performances suggests he’s well-prepared for the 3200m challenge, though drawing barrier 21 may complicate his path to victory.
Challenging him is Willie Mullins' Vauban, priced at 13/2 with PricedUp and 6/1 with AKBets.
After a disappointing finish last year, Vauban has rebounded impressively, showcasing his class with a win in the Lonsdale Cup and solid runs behind elite competitors.
With a favourable draw in barrier 11, Vauban looks set to contend in this year's race.
