Key facts
- Soul Of Spain: $51 in the betting at 6:24am AEDT, Friday 30 October 2026.
- Trainer Chris Waller; jockey Tommy Berry.
- Weight: 54.5kg.
- Vet: Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October.
Is Soul Of Spain running in the 2026 Melbourne Cup?
Soul Of Spain 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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Soul Of Spain at a glance
| Detail | Soul Of Spain |
|---|---|
| Status | In the projected field of 24 |
| Order of entry | 20 |
| How he got here | Ballot (order of entry) |
| Sex and age | Gelding, 6 years old (Australian age) |
| Bred in | IRE |
| Trainer | Chris Waller |
| Jockey | Tommy Berry |
| Weight | 54.5kg |
| Odds | $51 (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 Soul Of Spain's recent form?
Soul Of Spain ran eighth in the Caulfield Cup from barrier 11, starting at $51 under Tyler Schiller. Post-race reports noted him as one of the runners that 3200m could suit.
What are Soul Of Spain's Melbourne Cup chances?
Tommy Berry takes the ride for Chris Waller, who won the 2021 Cup with Verry Elleegant. He is one of two Waller runners in the projected field.
In him favour:
- Caulfield Cup run suggests the extra distance could suit
Against him:
- Needs to improve on his Caulfield form
How do Soul Of Spain's odds compare?
At $51, Soul Of Spain 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 Soul Of Spain?
Soul Of Spain is trained by Chris Waller.
Who is riding Soul Of Spain in the Melbourne Cup?
Tommy Berry is booked to ride Soul Of Spain. Riders must be declared by 4:30pm on Saturday 31 October.
What weight does Soul Of Spain carry in the Melbourne Cup?
Soul Of Spain is set to carry 54.5kg.
What are Soul Of Spain's odds for the Melbourne Cup?
Soul Of Spain was $51 with Ladbrokes fixed odds (all-in market) at 6:24am AEDT, Friday 30 October 2026. Odds change often, so check before you bet.
Has Soul Of Spain passed the Melbourne Cup vet checks?
Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October.
How did Soul Of Spain get into the Melbourne Cup?
Ballot (order of entry).
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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
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.