Key facts
- 2026 results: posted here shortly after 3:00pm AEDT on Tuesday 3 November.
- 2025 winner: Half Yours (Jamie Melham, Tony and Calvin McEvoy), from Goodie Two Shoes and Middle Earth.
- Goodie Two Shoes and Middle Earth are back in 2026; Half Yours is not.
- Official placings are confirmed after any stewards' inquiry or protest.
When are the Melbourne Cup 2026 results?
The Melbourne Cup 2026 results will be known at about 3:04pm AEDT on Tuesday 3 November, a few minutes after the 3:00pm start. We publish the winner here straight away, followed by the full finishing order, margins and starting prices once the stewards confirm the placings. You can follow the race live; see our how to watch the Melbourne Cup guide.
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What were the 2025 Melbourne Cup results?
The 2025 Melbourne Cup, the 165th running, was won by Half Yours on Tuesday 4 November 2025. He carried 53kg from barrier 8, started at $8 and won by about three lengths, completing the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup double. Jamie Melham became the first woman to ride the winner since Michelle Payne in 2015. The crowd was 84,374.
| Place | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | Barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Half Yours | Jamie Melham | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 53kg | 8 |
| 2 | Goodie Two Shoes (IRE) | Wayne Lordan | Joseph O'Brien | 51.5kg | 20 |
| 3 | Middle Earth (GB) | Ethan Brown | Ciaron Maher | 54.5kg | 13 |
| 4 | River Of Stars (IRE) | Beau Mertens | Chris Waller | 51.5kg | 14 |
| 5 | Torranzino (NZ) | Celine Gaudray | Paul Preusker | 51kg | 18 |
| 6 | Vauban (FR) | Blake Shinn | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 56.5kg | 2 |
| 7 | Al Riffa (FR) | Mark Zahra | Joseph O'Brien | 59kg | 19 |
| 8 | Absurde (FR) | Kerrin McEvoy | Willie Mullins | 53.5kg | 4 |
| 9 | Changingoftheguard (IRE) | Tim Clark | Kris Lees | 53kg | 24 |
| 10 | Meydaan (IRE) | James McDonald | Simon & Ed Crisford | 54kg | 22 |
| 11 | Furthur (IRE) | Michael Dee | Andrew Balding | 52kg | 7 |
| 12 | Arapaho (FR) | Rachel King | Bjorn Baker | 56.5kg | 15 |
| 13 | Flatten The Curve (FR) | Thore Hammer-Hansen | Henk Grewe | 53.5kg | 17 |
| 14 | Smokin' Romans (NZ) | Ben Melham | Ciaron Maher | 53.5kg | 11 |
| 15 | Royal Supremacy (IRE) | Robbie Dolan | Ciaron Maher | 51kg | 21 |
| 16= | Onesmoothoperator (USA) | Harry Coffey | Brian Ellison | 53kg | 6 |
| 16= | Valiant King (GB) | Jye McNeil | Chris Waller | 51kg | 10 |
| 18 | More Felons (IRE) | Tommy Berry | Chris Waller | 53kg | 23 |
| 19 | Presage Nocturne (IRE) | Stephane Pasquier | Alessandro Botti | 55.5kg | 9 |
| 20 | Parchment Party (USA) | John Velazquez | William Mott | 52kg | 3 |
| 21 | Athabascan (FR) | Declan Bates | John O'Shea & Tom Charlton | 51.5kg | 1 |
| 22 | Land Legend (FR) | Joao Moreira | Chris Waller | 53.5kg | 16 |
| 23 | Chevalier Rose (JPN) | Damian Lane | Hisashi Shimizu | 55.5kg | 5 |
| 24 | Buckaroo (GB) | Craig Williams | Chris Waller | 57kg | 12 |
Which 2025 runners are back in 2026?
Seven horses from the 2025 field are in the 2026 order of entry:
- Goodie Two Shoes (2nd in 2025) is in the projected field on 55kg, up from 51.5kg.
- Middle Earth (3rd) is in the projected field on 56.5kg, up from 54.5kg.
- Vauban (6th) is in the projected field, pending a vet re-examination.
- Royal Supremacy (15th) and Onesmoothoperator (16th equal) are in the projected field.
- Torranzino (5th) and Valiant King (16th equal) are outside the 24.
Half Yours is the notable absentee. He fell in the 2026 Caulfield Cup and was sent to the paddock. His story is on the Half Yours page.
How are the Melbourne Cup results confirmed?
Melbourne Cup results are confirmed in four steps:
- Photo finish. The judge checks the finish image for close margins.
- Weigh-in. Jockeys weigh in to confirm each horse carried its allotted weight.
- Inquiries and protests. The stewards review any interference.
- Correct weight. Once "correct weight" is declared, the result is official and bets are paid.
What will the 2026 results page include?
On race day, this page will show:
- The winner, trainer, jockey and starting price.
- The full finishing order of all runners, with margins.
- Tote dividends for win, place, quinella, exacta, trifecta and first four.
- Links to each runner's profile and the official replay.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Melbourne Cup in 2025?
Half Yours won the 2025 Melbourne Cup, ridden by Jamie Melham and trained by Tony and Calvin McEvoy. Goodie Two Shoes was second and Middle Earth third.
When will the 2026 Melbourne Cup results be available?
The race starts at 3:00pm AEDT on Tuesday 3 November 2026 and takes about three and a quarter minutes. We post the result straight after the race and the full finishing order once it is official.
Who came second in the 2025 Melbourne Cup?
Goodie Two Shoes, trained in Ireland by Joseph O'Brien and ridden by Wayne Lordan, came second in the 2025 Melbourne Cup.
Who came third in the 2025 Melbourne Cup?
Middle Earth, trained by Ciaron Maher and ridden by Ethan Brown, came third in the 2025 Melbourne Cup.
Who came last in the 2025 Melbourne Cup?
Buckaroo, trained by Chris Waller and ridden by Craig Williams, finished 24th and last in the 2025 Melbourne Cup.
How many runners finish in the Melbourne Cup?
Up to 24 horses start. Every finisher is placed, and since 2025 every runner from 13th to 24th earns $100,000 in prize money.
Can the Melbourne Cup result change after the race?
Yes, but rarely. Placings are official only after the stewards have dealt with any inquiry or protest. Bets are paid on the official result.
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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.