Key facts
- Shockletz: $11 in the betting at 6:24am AEDT, Friday 30 October 2026.
- Trainer Ciaron Maher; jockey Harry Coffey.
- Weight: 51kg.
- Vet: Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October.
Is Shockletz running in the 2026 Melbourne Cup?
Shockletz 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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Shockletz at a glance
| Detail | Shockletz |
|---|---|
| Status | In the projected field of 24 |
| Order of entry | 1= (ballot-exempt) |
| How she got here | Won the Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington on 12 September |
| Sex and age | Mare, 5 years old (Australian age) |
| Bred in | NZ |
| Trainer | Ciaron Maher |
| Jockey | Harry Coffey |
| Weight | 51kg |
| Odds | $11 (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 | Shocking out of Zelt, by Red Ransom (USA) |
| Career record | 20 starts: 7 wins, 3 seconds, 1 third |
| Prize money | $650,875 |
| At Flemington | 9 starts: 3 wins, 2 seconds |
| At 3200m | No starts |
What is Shockletz's recent form?
Shockletz booked her Cup start by winning the Archer Stakes at Flemington. She has won three times over 2500m, and her only defeat at that trip was a fast-finishing sixth in the Herbert Power Stakes. With blinkers back on for her final lead-up, she ran a strong second in the Tesio Stakes (2000m) on Cox Plate Day, running her last 200m in 11.87 seconds.
What are Shockletz's Melbourne Cup chances?
Her story is the best in the field. Her sire Shocking won the 2009 Melbourne Cup after winning the same race, then called the Hotham Handicap. She carries the minimum-range weight of 51kg, knows Flemington well and is in form. The open question is whether she stays 3200m, which she has never tried.
In her favour:
- Bottom weight in the projected field (51kg)
- Proven at Flemington: 3 wins from 9 starts
- Sharp final lead-up in the Tesio Stakes
Against her:
- Unproven beyond 2500m
How do Shockletz's odds compare?
At $11, Shockletz sits among the leading chances 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 Shockletz?
Shockletz is trained by Ciaron Maher.
Who is riding Shockletz in the Melbourne Cup?
Harry Coffey is booked to ride Shockletz. Riders must be declared by 4:30pm on Saturday 31 October.
What weight does Shockletz carry in the Melbourne Cup?
Shockletz is set to carry 51kg.
What are Shockletz's odds for the Melbourne Cup?
Shockletz was $11 with Ladbrokes fixed odds (all-in market) at 6:24am AEDT, Friday 30 October 2026. Odds change often, so check before you bet.
Has Shockletz passed the Melbourne Cup vet checks?
Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October.
How did Shockletz get into the Melbourne Cup?
Won the Archer Stakes (2500m) at Flemington on 12 September.
What is Shockletz's breeding?
Shockletz is by Shocking out of Zelt, by Red Ransom (USA).
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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
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