Key facts
- Future History: $101 in the betting at 6:24am AEDT, Friday 30 October 2026.
- Trainer Gregory Hickman; jockey Jamie Melham (reported, if he gets a start).
- Weight: 53.5kg.
- Vet: Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October.
Is Future History running in the 2026 Melbourne Cup?
Future History is the first reserve. He sits 26th in the order of entry, but 25th-placed The Euphrates is not going on to the Cup, so he is effectively the first reserve. The full list of runners and their status is on our Melbourne Cup field page.
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Future History at a glance
| Detail | Future History |
|---|---|
| Status | First reserve (outside the 24) |
| Order of entry | 26 (first reserve) |
| How he got here | Outside the 24; next in if a horse inside the field is withdrawn |
| Sex and age | Gelding, 9 years old (Australian age) |
| Bred in | GB |
| Trainer | Gregory Hickman |
| Jockey | Jamie Melham (reported, if he gets a start) |
| Weight | 53.5kg |
| Odds | $101 (Ladbrokes fixed odds (all-in market), 6:24am AEDT, Friday 30 October 2026) |
| Vet status | Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October |
What is Future History's recent form?
Future History finished ninth in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup on 24 October. He sits 26th in the order of entry, but 25th-placed The Euphrates is not going on to the Cup, so he is effectively the first reserve.
What are Future History's Melbourne Cup chances?
He needs one horse inside the 24 to come out before final acceptances at 4:30pm on Saturday. With five horses still waiting on vet clearance, that is a real possibility. Jamie Melham, who won last year's Cup on Half Yours, has reportedly been booked to ride him if he gets in.
In him favour:
- First reserve with five horses awaiting vet clearance
- Reigning Cup-winning jockey reportedly booked
Against him:
- Needs a withdrawal to get a start
How do Future History's odds compare?
At $101, Future History sits among the outsiders in the betting. Prices move quickly in Cup week, especially after the barrier draw on Saturday night and the track rating on Tuesday morning. Every runner's price is on our Melbourne Cup odds table.
Frequently asked questions
Who trains Future History?
Future History is trained by Gregory Hickman.
Who is riding Future History in the Melbourne Cup?
Jamie Melham has reportedly been booked to ride Future History if he gets a start.
What weight does Future History carry in the Melbourne Cup?
Future History is weighted at 53.5kg if he gets a start.
What are Future History's odds for the Melbourne Cup?
Future History was $101 with Ladbrokes fixed odds (all-in market) at 6:24am AEDT, Friday 30 October 2026. Odds change often, so check before you bet.
Has Future History passed the Melbourne Cup vet checks?
Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October.
How did Future History get into the Melbourne Cup?
Outside the 24; next in if a horse inside the field is withdrawn.
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Who wrote and checked this page
Alexander Korsager
Alexander Korsager is our editor-in-chief. He has spent more than ten years in online gambling and iGaming, including senior leadership roles. He writes every Melbourne Cup guide on this site from official VRC and Racing Victoria sources.
Mark D'Andrea
Mark D'Andrea is a Senior Regulatory Consultant at Gaming Associates, an independent testing and certification laboratory for the gambling industry. He fact-checks our race guides, betting rules and safer gambling information.