Al Riffa Information
The win prior, the form stinks, but last start, the subsequent form has been quite strong. 59kg in a Melbourne Cup…gee it’s going to be an ask. But, Mark Zahra is a gun rider in big races, and Joseph O’Brien is a gun trainer when it comes to travelling horses overseas. He is a definite contender.
Melbourne Cup 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Melbourne Cup
1. Al Riffa
Odds 💰: $6.50
Breeding: Wootton Bassett x Love On My Mind
Trainer: Joseph O’Brien
Jockey: Mark Zahra
Weight: 59kg
Barrier: 19
Career Stats: 15: 5-5-1
Min/Max Distance Wins: 1408m/2816m
Career Best Win: Irish St Leger, September 14 2025, Curragh, Soft Surface
Dry Track Stats: 8: 3-3-1
Wet Track Stats: 7: 2-2-0
Short Summary: Weighted right to his best. Is his best good enough? My word it is in a race that has thinned right out.
Key Replay: Irish St Leger, September 14 2025, Curragh, Soft Surface
This race was run at a strong speed, setting it up for Al Riffa and he made an absolute mess of them late in the piece. On first look, I wanted to be against this form, but the subsequent form has been strong, with the third horse winning and then placing at Group l level while Queenstown has also placed at Group l level.
What odds is Al Riffa to win the Melbourne Cup?
Al Riffa is currently listed at $6.50 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 Al Riffa win the Melbourne Cup?
Al Riffa, listed at $6.50 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 Al Riffa at Ladbrokes, Neds, swiftbet or MyBet.
What Number, Barrier and Weight is Al Riffa
Al Riffa will carry saddlecloth number 1 and will jump from barrier 19 in the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Al Riffa will carry 59kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Which jockey will ride Al Riffa in the Melbourne Cup?
Al Riffa will be ridden by Mark Zahra in the 2026 Melbourne Cup with a weight of 59kg.
