Absurde Information
Normally I pen horses who have previously failed in the race. Would a win shock with this guy? No, and he will be included in all exotic plays because he will stay all day and handles wet ground. But I couldn’t back him to win.
Melbourne Cup 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Melbourne Cup
9. Absurde
Odds 💰: $16.00
Breeding: Fastnet Rock x Incroyable
Trainer: Willie Mullins
Jockey: Kerrin McEvoy
Weight: 53.5kg
Barrier: 4
Career Stats: 28: 7-7-5
Min/Max Distance Wins: 2000m/4023m
Career Best Win: Ebor Handicap, August 26 2023, York, Good Surface
Dry Track Stats: 20: 5-7-4
Wet Track Stats: 8: 2-0-1
Short Summary: Somewhat unlucky in the Caulfield Cup, but I do have a few others ahead of him.
Key Replay: Caulfield Cup, October 18 2025, Caulfield, Good Surface
Had a good run in transit and was making his move with the eventual winner Half Yours but he didn’t quite get the clearest of paths in the straight to build the revs and I am not sure he was 100% happy around Caulfield. Definite pass mark.
What odds is Absurde to win the Melbourne Cup?
Absurde is currently listed at $16.00 in the 2026 Melbourne Cup market with online bookmaker Ladbrokes. Join Ladbrokes now and get your Melbourne Cup bet on in less than 2 minutes!
Can Absurde win the Melbourne Cup?
Absurde, listed at $16.00 in Melbourne Cup odds, definitely has a chance of winning the Melbourne Cup. The Melbourne Cup has a history of upset winners, as we saw in 2015 when Prince of Penzance won at $101 odds! You can back Absurde at Ladbrokes, Neds, swiftbet or MyBet.
What Number, Barrier and Weight is Absurde
Absurde will carry saddlecloth number 9 and will jump from barrier 4 in the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Absurde will carry 53.5kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Which jockey will ride Absurde in the Melbourne Cup?
Absurde will be ridden by Kerrin McEvoy in the 2026 Melbourne Cup with a weight of 53.5kg.
