Key facts
- Onesmoothoperator: $101 in the betting at 6:24am AEDT, Friday 30 October 2026.
- Trainer Tim Fitzsimmons; jockey Declan Bates.
- Weight: 54.5kg.
- Vet: Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October.
Is Onesmoothoperator running in the 2026 Melbourne Cup?
Onesmoothoperator 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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Onesmoothoperator at a glance
| Detail | Onesmoothoperator |
|---|---|
| Status | In the projected field of 24 |
| Order of entry | 21 |
| How he got here | Ballot (order of entry) |
| Sex and age | Gelding, 9 years old (Australian age) |
| Bred in | USA |
| Trainer | Tim Fitzsimmons |
| Jockey | Declan Bates |
| Weight | 54.5kg |
| 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 |
| At Flemington | Two Melbourne Cup runs: 12th (2024), 16th (2025) |
| At 3200m | Two Melbourne Cup runs: 12th and 16th |
What is Onesmoothoperator's recent form?
Onesmoothoperator ran 12th in the 2024 Melbourne Cup and 16th in 2025, both times for English trainer Brian Ellison. He is now trained in Australia by Tim Fitzsimmons.
What are Onesmoothoperator's Melbourne Cup chances?
This will be his third Cup. His two previous runs were well beaten, and he is among the outsiders in the betting.
In him favour:
- Experienced in the race
Against him:
- Well beaten in both previous Cup runs
How do Onesmoothoperator's odds compare?
At $101, Onesmoothoperator 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 Onesmoothoperator?
Onesmoothoperator is trained by Tim Fitzsimmons.
Who is riding Onesmoothoperator in the Melbourne Cup?
Declan Bates is booked to ride Onesmoothoperator. Riders must be declared by 4:30pm on Saturday 31 October.
What weight does Onesmoothoperator carry in the Melbourne Cup?
Onesmoothoperator is set to carry 54.5kg.
What are Onesmoothoperator's odds for the Melbourne Cup?
Onesmoothoperator 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 Onesmoothoperator passed the Melbourne Cup vet checks?
Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October.
How did Onesmoothoperator get into the Melbourne Cup?
Ballot (order of entry).
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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.