Asterix Information
Asterix has winning ability in his record, but his more recent performances leave him needing to lift for the 2026 Melbourne Cup. His replay and assessment below help put those finishing positions into context.
Asterix is number 9 in the final field for the 2026 Melbourne Cup, Race 7 at Flemington at 3:00pm AEDT on Tuesday, 3 November. Trained by Chris Waller, Asterix will jump from barrier 6 with Jye McNeil to ride at 55kg.
2026 MELBOURNE CUPAsterix oddsAt a glance
Thought he was sneaky good in the Caulfield Cup…top ten chance.
Asterix: number, barrier, jockey, weight and career record
| Number | 9 |
|---|---|
| Trainer | Chris Waller |
| Jockey | Jye McNeil |
| Weight | 55kg |
| Barrier | 6 |
| Win odds | $SP |
| Recent form | 11661×5300 |
| Breeding | Tavistock x Mourasana |
| Career Stats | 33: 8-1-2 |
| Winning distances | 1600m/2400m |
| Career Best Win | Tatts Cup, June 27 2026, Eagle Farm, Soft Surface |
| Dry Track Stats | 22: 5-1-2 |
| Wet Track Stats | 11: 3-0-0 |
Asterix Melbourne Cup form guide
Asterix placed third three runs back but has finished unplaced at his latest two appearances. Three earlier wins appear before the spell marker. The main question is whether he can recover that stronger form with 55kg allocated for the Cup.
Asterix race replay and analysis
Caulfield Cup (2400m), October 17 2026, Caulfield, Good Surface
He copped a slight check from the fall, lucky to stay on his feet, but he balanced up and through the line he was really good, especially with eyes towards the first Tuesday in November.
Congratulations to Kingswood for winning the Caulfield Cup! Half Yours, I hope you’re doing okay after that fall… pic.twitter.com/P44Rg7Rk0c
— HighTierContrail (Fatetato) Pui and Groove enjoyer (@Tatotatoing) October 17, 2026
Can Asterix win the 2026 Melbourne Cup?
I think he’s sneaky flying this horse. Good hidden run in the Caulfield Cup and I don’t think 3200m will be an issue. But…55kg is a big impost for a horse with his CV, which isn’t top shelf. If he had 50-51kg, a knockout winning hope at a massive price. Top ten at best for me.
Final-field details and barrier draw checked 31 October 2026. Jockeys and the field remain subject to subsequent changes.
