Key facts
- Mr Monaco: $26 in the betting at 6:24am AEDT, Friday 30 October 2026.
- Trainer Ciaron Maher; jockey Jabez Johnstone.
- Weight: 52.5kg (includes a 1.5kg penalty).
- Vet: Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October.
Is Mr Monaco running in the 2026 Melbourne Cup?
Mr Monaco is in the projected field of 24 for the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Vet status: passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October. The full list of runners and their status is on our Melbourne Cup field page.
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Mr Monaco at a glance
| Detail | Mr Monaco |
|---|---|
| Status | In the projected field of 24 |
| Order of entry | 1= (ballot-exempt) |
| How he got here | Won The Bart Cummings (G3, 2500m) at Flemington in early October |
| Sex and age | Gelding, 6 years old (Australian age) |
| Bred in | GB |
| Trainer | Ciaron Maher |
| Jockey | Jabez Johnstone |
| Weight | 52.5kg (includes a 1.5kg penalty) |
| Odds | $26 (Ladbrokes fixed odds (all-in market), 6:24am AEDT, Friday 30 October 2026) |
| Vet status | Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October |
| Breeding | Territories (IRE) out of Alle Stelle (GB), by Sea The Stars (IRE) |
| Career record | 20 starts: 6 wins, 2 seconds, 2 thirds |
| Prize money | $674,050 |
| At Flemington | 2 starts: 1 win, 1 third |
| At 3200m | 1 start: unplaced |
What is Mr Monaco's recent form?
Mr Monaco joined Ciaron Maher from England in mid-2025. He won the Group 3 N.E. Manion Cup (2400m) on a soft Rosehill track in March, then The Bart Cummings at Flemington on a rain-affected track to earn his golden ticket. He ran third behind stablemates Juja Kibo and Kings Valley in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup.
What are Mr Monaco's Melbourne Cup chances?
His wins have come on soft and rain-affected ground, so rain on Monday or Tuesday would help him. Tasmanian apprentice Jabez Johnstone keeps the ride. Apprentices cannot claim a weight allowance in the Cup.
In him favour:
- Handles soft and rain-affected tracks
- Won at Flemington this spring
Against him:
- Unplaced in his only start at 3200m
How do Mr Monaco's odds compare?
At $26, Mr Monaco sits in the middle of the market 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 Mr Monaco?
Mr Monaco is trained by Ciaron Maher.
Who is riding Mr Monaco in the Melbourne Cup?
Jabez Johnstone is booked to ride Mr Monaco. Riders must be declared by 4:30pm on Saturday 31 October.
What weight does Mr Monaco carry in the Melbourne Cup?
Mr Monaco is set to carry 52.5kg (includes a 1.5kg penalty).
What are Mr Monaco's odds for the Melbourne Cup?
Mr Monaco was $26 with Ladbrokes fixed odds (all-in market) at 6:24am AEDT, Friday 30 October 2026. Odds change often, so check before you bet.
Has Mr Monaco passed the Melbourne Cup vet checks?
Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October.
How did Mr Monaco get into the Melbourne Cup?
Won The Bart Cummings (G3, 2500m) at Flemington in early October.
What is Mr Monaco's breeding?
Mr Monaco is by Territories (IRE) out of Alle Stelle (GB), by Sea The Stars (IRE).
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Sources
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
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