The Ararat Cup 2026 is a horse race run over 2000m at Ararat Racecourse, with $70,000 in prize money. The race is scheduled for Sunday, 8 November 2026.

Date
Sunday, 8 November 2026 (Confirmed)
Race time
4:15 pm AEDT
Racecourse
Ararat Racecourse
Distance
2000m
Prize money
$70,000
Where to Watch
Watch this race live on swiftbet, MyBet or Multis

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November 8, 2026
4:15 PM
1. Aftermath (9)
59kg
J: Linda Meech
T: Paul Preusker
55211
2. Thedoctoroflove (13)
59kg
J: Zac Spain
T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young
56007
3. Any Luck (7)
58kg
J: Kate Walters
T: Wayne Walters
7x488
4. Raging Bull (12)
57.5kg
J: Eoin Walsh
T: Arthur Pace
54017
5. Affluential (2)
55.5kg
J: Teo Nugent
T: Andrea Leek
2x0x0
6. Tikemyson (10)
54.5kg
J: Tom Madden
T: Symon Wilde
18915
7. Unseen Ruler (11)
54.5kg
J: Dean Yendall
T: Matthew Williams
63x46
8. Male Model (1)
54kg
J: Christine Puls
T: John Thom
97030
9. Nothingelsematters (5)
54kg
J: Luke Cartwright
T: Nikki Burke
35141
10. Cable Dancer (4)
54kg
J: Declan Bates
T: Charlotte Littlefield
2x377
11. Slane (8)
54kg
J: Carleen Hefel
T: Enver Jusufovic
x0882
12. Budjik Boy (3)
54kg
J: Shayleigh Ingelse
T: Paul Preusker
91354
13. Saveadateforme (6)
54kg
J: Jett Stanley
T: Charlotte Littlefield
08612
 

Ararat Cup Information

The Ararat Cup is a $70,000 race held at Ararat Racecourse in Victoria each year.

The Ararat Cup (2000m) boasts a total prize pool of $70,000 and is run under handicap conditions.

The Ararat Cup 2026 will be run on November 8, 2026 at Ararat Racecourse.

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How do i bet on the Ararat Cup?

The easiest way to bet on the Ararat Cup is with an online betting site or app. We recommend the following bookmakers Neds, swiftbet, Unibet and Ladbrokes. Once you have signed up simply navigate your way to the correct market and click on the odds of the horse you wish to bet on.

When is the Ararat Cup?

The Ararat Cup 2026 will be run on Sunday, November 8 at Ararat Racecourse. The scheduled start time for the race is 4:15PM.

Where is the Ararat Cup 2026?

The Ararat Cup 2026 will take place at Ararat Racecourse on Sunday, November 8.

How to live stream the 2026 Ararat Cup

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The Ararat Cup is scheduled to be run on November 8, 2026 so sign up to any of the compatible online bookmakers below and stream the race for free!

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Ararat Cup News

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