Middle Earth Information
Blinkers went on at Moonee Valley and he ran okay, but that race was terrible. I actually think he’s a 1600m/2000m max in time. He looks like he has a lethal turn of foot in slowly run races but when the distances increase, he lacks stamina to my eye. Goes through to the keeper.
Melbourne Cup 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Melbourne Cup
7. Middle Earth
Odds 💰: $34.00
Breeding: Roaring Lion x Roheryn
Trainer: Ciaron Maher
Jockey: Ethan Brown
Weight: 54.5kg
Barrier: 13
Career Stats: 17: 5-2-2
Min/Max Distance Wins: 2000m/2816m
Career Best Win: 3YO Handicap, August 26 2023, York, Soft Surface
Dry Track Stats: 13: 4-2-2
Wet Track Stats: 4: 1-0-0
Short Summary: All time training effort if he can get this horse to fire. He has looked horrendous.
Key Replay: Caulfield Cup, October 18 2025, Caulfield, Good Surface
He is known to be badly away from the gates but he actually jumped alright here and got a suck run in transit. Held up on the turn but did get clear and just whacked in the run to the line, looking very one paced, with jockey Mark Zahra saying as much post race that the horse didn’t do a great deal.
What odds is Middle Earth to win the Melbourne Cup?
Middle Earth is currently listed at $34.00 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 Middle Earth win the Melbourne Cup?
Middle Earth, listed at $34.00 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 Middle Earth at Ladbrokes, Neds, swiftbet or MyBet.
What Number, Barrier and Weight is Middle Earth
Middle Earth will carry saddlecloth number 7 and will jump from barrier 13 in the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Middle Earth will carry 54.5kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Which jockey will ride Middle Earth in the Melbourne Cup?
Middle Earth will be ridden by Ethan Brown in the 2026 Melbourne Cup with a weight of 54.5kg.
