Key facts
- Strictly Business: $101 in the betting at 6:24am AEDT, Friday 30 October 2026.
- Trainer Thomas Carberry; jockey To be confirmed.
- Weight: 53kg.
- Vet: Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October.
Is Strictly Business running in the 2026 Melbourne Cup?
Strictly Business 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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Strictly Business at a glance
| Detail | Strictly Business |
|---|---|
| Status | In the projected field of 24 |
| Order of entry | 15 |
| How she got here | Ballot (order of entry) |
| Sex and age | Mare, 4 years old (Australian age) |
| Bred in | AUS |
| Trainer | Thomas Carberry |
| Jockey | To be confirmed |
| Weight | 53kg |
| 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 Strictly Business's recent form?
Strictly Business finished last of 16 in the Moonee Valley Gold Cup at Flemington on 24 October under John Allen. Her Racing Australia form line before that showed one win in her last ten starts.
What are Strictly Business's Melbourne Cup chances?
She is one of the youngest runners and one of the longest-priced. Her Cup rider had not been confirmed when we last checked.
In her favour:
- Light weight of 53kg for a four-year-old mare
Against her:
- Last in her final lead-up run
How do Strictly Business's odds compare?
At $101, Strictly Business 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 Strictly Business?
Strictly Business is trained by Thomas Carberry.
Who is riding Strictly Business in the Melbourne Cup?
A jockey had not been confirmed when we last checked. Riders must be declared by 4:30pm on Saturday 31 October.
What weight does Strictly Business carry in the Melbourne Cup?
Strictly Business is set to carry 53kg.
What are Strictly Business's odds for the Melbourne Cup?
Strictly Business 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 Strictly Business passed the Melbourne Cup vet checks?
Passed the first mandatory vet inspection on 29 October.
How did Strictly Business 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
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