We take a look at the updated order of entry for the 2020 Melbourne Cup with 45 horses left in contention for the iconic race.

The Melbourne Cup Order of Entry will be updated once again on Wednesday after the running of the Bendigo Cup as we head into Derby Day at Flemington on Saturday where the Melbourne Cup Final Field will be announced following the running of the Lexus Stakes.

Odds 💰: View the Odds for the Melbourne Cup 2020

Melbourne Cup 2020 Order Of Entry (updated 26/10/2020):

Order Horse (Trainer) Weight
 Exempt 2020 Lexus Melbourne Cup as at 26 October: 4
1 VERRY ELLEEGANT (NZ) (Chris Waller) 55.5 (inc 0.5kg)
2 SIR DRAGONET (IRE) (Maher and Eustace) 55.5
3 OCEANEX (NZ) (Price and Kent) 51.5
4 PERSAN (Maher and Eustace) 51.0 (inc 1.0kg pen)
 Passed 2020 Lexus Melbourne Cup first ballot clause as at 26 October: 37
5 ANTHONY VAN DYCK (IRE) (Aidan O’Brien) 58.5
6 VOW AND DECLARE (Danny O’Brien) 57.0
7 AVILIUS (GB) (James Cummings) 57.0
8 RUSSIAN CAMELOT (IRE) (Danny O’Brien) 53.5
9 MASTER OF REALITY (IRE) (Joseph O’Brien) 56.0
10 TWILIGHT PAYMENT (IRE) (Joseph O’Brien) 55.5
11 TIGER MOTH (IRE) (Aidan O’Brien) 52.5 (inc 2.5kg pen)
12 MUSTAJEER (GB) (Kris Lees) 55.0
13 STRATUM ALBION (GB) (Willie Mullins) 55.0
14 PRINCE OF ARRAN (GB) (Charlie Fellowes) 54.5
15 WARNING (Anthony and Sam Freedman) 53.0
16 SURPRISE BABY (NZ) (Paul Preusker) 54.5
17 DASHING WILLOUGHBY (GB) (Andrew Balding) 54.5
18 FINCHE (GB) (Chris Waller) 54.5
19 ETAH JAMES (NZ) (Maher and Eustace) 52.5
20 MIAMI BOUND (NZ) (Danny O’Brien) 51.0
21 THE CHOSEN ONE (NZ) (Baker and Forsman) 53.5
22 STEEL PRINCE (IRE) (Anthony and Sam Freedman) 53.5 (inc 1kg pen)
23 KING OF LEOGRANCE (FR) (Danny O’Brien) 53.5
24 TRUE SELF (IRE) (Willie Mullins) 52.0
25 ZEBROWSKI (NZ) (Team Hawkes) 52.0
26 SAN HUBERTO (IRE) (Matt Cumani) 53.5
27 NICKAJACK CAVE (IRE) (Peter Moody) 53.5
28 PLATINUM INVADOR (NZ) (Peter Moody) 53.0
29 ASHRUN (FR) (Andreas Wohler) 53.0
30 HUSH WRITER (JPN) (Waterhouse and Bott) 52.5
31 LE DON DE VIE (GB) (Anthony and Sam Freedman) 52.5
32 SKYWARD (FR) (Busuttin and Young) 52.5
33 SOUND (GER) (Michael Moroney) 52.0
34 AZURO (FR) (Maher and Eustace) 52.0
35 CHAPADA (Michael Moroney) 52.0 (inc 1.5kg pen)
36 CARIF (Peter & Paul Snowden) 52.0
37 HAKY (IRE) (Archie Alexander) 52.0
38 GALLIC CHIEFTAIN (FR) (Archie Alexander) 51.0
39 PONDUS (GB) (Joseph O’Brien) 51.0
40 SCHABAU (GER) (Robert Hickmott) 50.5
41 ATTORNEY (FR) (Matthew Smith) 50.0
Not Passed 2020 Lexus Melbourne Cup first ballot clause as at 26 October: 4
42 LORD BELVEDERE (GB) (Maher and Eustace) 50.5
43 ADMIRE ROBSON (JPN) (Paul Preusker) 50.0
44 FUTURE SCORE (IRE) (Matt Cumani) 50.0
45 SARACEN KNIGHT (IRE) (Danny O’Brien) 50.0
TOTAL : 452020 Melbourne Cup Order Of Entry – Updated 22/10/2020
 
*Existing customers only. 2nd Racing bet. Excl SA & WA. T’s & C’s apply. Gamble responsibly.
Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
Set a deposit limit.
Featured News

FREE BETS – Claim $1000’s in Bonus Bets at the TOP Betting Sites

We take a look at the BIGGEST and BEST Free Daily Racing Offers and Betting Promotions from Australia’s leading online...

Melbourne Cup results, finishing positions and replay – (Point Of Law) 2026

View the results, finishing positions and replay for the 2026 Melbourne Cup. The Melbourne Cup was raced at Flemington racecourse...

Melbourne Cup 2026 Horses, Tips, Field, Winners, Odds & Ultimate Betting Preview

The 2026 Melbourne Cup final declarations are in, with a full complement of 24 seasoned stayers confirmed to contest the...

Melbourne Cup day Horse Racing Tips, Trifectas and Best Bets – Flemington races Tuesday 3/11/2026

Melbourne Cup Week at Flemington continues this Tuesday, headlined by the race that stops a nation, the Melbourne Cup (3200m)....

The Big Dance day Horse Racing Tips and Best Bets – Randwick races Tuesday 3/11/2026

Ten races will be run and won at Randwick on Tuesday, headlined by The Big Dance (1600m). The weather is...

Melbourne Cup Field, Barriers & Odds – 2026

View the Final Field and Barriers for the 2026 Melbourne Cup. The Melbourne Cup will be run on Tuesday, 3...

Dynamic horse racing collage with flying money and betting slips around a large 'BIG BETS' title.

Horse Racing Big Bets – Tuesday’s Races (inc Melbourne Cup) 3/11/2026

We take a look at the big bets the online bookmakers have taken on Tuesday’s horse racing around the country...

Australia's Best Betting Sites

New Betting Sites Australia + Top List Bookmaker Apps $$$

Betting in Australia has never been more popular thanks to a large increase in new betting Agencies and Apps available...

Australian Bookmaker Reviews – Online Bookie Ratings $$

Which bookmaker should you bet with? We Review each of the leading online Australian Bookmakers and rate them in order...

Top 10 – Funniest Race Horse Names

Horse racing. Known as the ‘Sport Of Kings’, an industry worth billions, a very serious business…but to some, it’s a...

Melbourne Cup

The 2027 Melbourne Cup is set for Tuesday 2 November at Flemington Racecourse, with the race expected to jump at...

 
 
Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au