Athabascan Information
John O’Shea and Tom Charlton’s gelding won the ATC St Leger, proving his form. Runner-up in the Sydney Cup over 3200m, he’s a contender who prefers soft ground.
Melbourne Cup 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Melbourne Cup
10. Athabascan
Odds 💰: $51.00
Breeding: Almanzor x Alzubra
Trainer: John O’Shea/Roger Charlton
Jockey: Zac Lloyd
Weight: 52kg
Barrier: 2
Career Stats: 29: 4-4-4
Min/Max Distance Wins: 2000m/2600m
Career Best Win: St Leger, October 19 2024, Randwick, Good Surface
Dry Track Stats: 13: 1-2-0
Wet Track Stats: 15: 3-2-4
Short Summary: Gritty win last time but just not sold on him at two miles.
Key Replay: Sydney Cup, April 13 2024, Randwick, Soft Surface
This is the key replay for me because it showed that he doesn’t run 3200m out strongly. Given a 12/10 ride by Schiller and looked all over the winner when looming to beat Circle Of Fire but on the line, was safely held. Had every possible chance.
Final Summary: Gritty St Leger win last time but it wasn’t a deep race and after the Sydney Cup, I am saying he’s going to struggle so happy to let him go through to the keeper.
What odds is Athabascan to win the Melbourne Cup?
Athabascan is currently listed at $51.00 in the 2024 Melbourne Cup market with online bookmaker Ladbrokes. Join Ladbrokes now and get your Melbourne Cup bet on in less than 2 minutes!
Can Athabascan win the Melbourne Cup?
Athabascan, listed at $51.00 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 Athabascan at Ladbrokes, Neds, swiftbet or MyBet.
What Number, Barrier and Weight is Athabascan
Athabascan will carry saddlecloth number 10 and will jump from barrier 2 in the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Athabascan will carry 52kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Which jockey will ride Athabascan in the Melbourne Cup?
Athabascan will be ridden by Zac Lloyd (a) in the 2024 Melbourne Cup with a weight of 52kg.
