Buckaroo Information
The Cox Plate run was full of merit and it took a gun mare in Via Sistina to beat him. The Cox Plate is usually gold for the Melbourne Cup…I just question whether he runs 3200m. I think he does, on the proviso he draws soft. If he can draw inside and bludge in the run, gee I think he’ll run well.
Melbourne Cup 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Melbourne Cup
2. Buckaroo
Odds 💰: $11.00
Breeding: Fastnet Rock x Roheryn
Trainer: Chris Waller
Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 57kg
Barrier: 12
Career Stats: 31: 5-6-6
Min/Max Distance Wins: 1600m/1800m
Career Best Win: Underwood Stakes, September 21 2024, Caulfield, Good Surface
Dry Track Stats: 20: 2-4-5
Wet Track Stats: 11: 3-2-1
Short Summary: Cox Plate form is gold for the first Tuesday in November…but does he stay?
Key Replay: Melbourne Cup, November 5 2024, Flemington, Good Surface
Good race to look at I think. On face value, the run was fair, but when you consider the inside section was red hot, he had to make a sustained run from the back…I think he was enormous in defeat despite staggering the past 200m. The run was absolutely full of merit.
What odds is Buckaroo to win the Melbourne Cup?
Buckaroo is currently listed at $11.00 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 Buckaroo win the Melbourne Cup?
Buckaroo, listed at $11.00 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 Buckaroo at Ladbrokes, Neds, swiftbet or MyBet.
What Number, Barrier and Weight is Buckaroo
Buckaroo will carry saddlecloth number 2 and will jump from barrier 12 in the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Buckaroo will carry 57kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Which jockey will ride Buckaroo in the Melbourne Cup?
Buckaroo will be ridden by Craig Williams in the 2026 Melbourne Cup with a weight of 57kg.
