Meydaan Information
I am fairly certain J Mac will ride a better race on this guy vs Atzeni. He brings very strong form lines from the UK and does give the impression of being fine at 3200m. How much did the Caulfield Cup take out of him? Not sure, but I am not dismissing him.
Melbourne Cup 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Melbourne Cup
8. Meydaan
Odds 💰: $21.00
Breeding: Frankel x Newzaah
Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford
Jockey: James McDonald
Weight: 54kg
Barrier: 22
Career Stats: 14: 2-2-2
Min/Max Distance Wins: 2011m/2212m
Career Best Win: Cocked Hat Stakes, May 25 2024, Goodwood, Good Surface
Dry Track Stats: 12: 2-1-2
Wet Track Stats: 2: 0-1-0
Short Summary: Gets the best rider in the world off a total forgive run.
Key Replay: Caulfield Cup, October 18 2025, Caulfield, Good Surface
Good luck to Andrea Atzeni, capable rider, proven on the world stage etc…but this was a slaughter. Three wide the trip from barrier five…just not sure how it’s possible. But the horse had the hide to keep finding the line after looking completely done on the turn.
What odds is Meydaan to win the Melbourne Cup?
Meydaan is currently listed at $21.00 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 Meydaan win the Melbourne Cup?
Meydaan, listed at $21.00 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 Meydaan at Ladbrokes, Neds, swiftbet or MyBet.
What Number, Barrier and Weight is Meydaan
Meydaan will carry saddlecloth number 8 and will jump from barrier 22 in the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Meydaan will carry 54kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Which jockey will ride Meydaan in the Melbourne Cup?
Meydaan will be ridden by James McDonald in the 2026 Melbourne Cup with a weight of 54kg.
