Saint George Information
Saint George is a 7-year-old gelding trained by Ciaron Maher, listed among the 39 contenders for the 2026 Melbourne Cup at Flemington on Tuesday, 3 November. He has been allocated 55kg and is listed at ballot position 19 in the weights published on 26 October.
Saint George Melbourne Cup 2026 profile
- Trainer: Ciaron Maher
- Age / sex: 7-year-old gelding
- Country suffix: GB
- Allocated weight: 55kg
- Ballot position: 19
- Recent form: 14×4112025
Recent form and Cup assessment
Saint George has two wins and two seconds in the results shown after his latest spell marker. His latest appearance produced a fifth placing following a second. That mix gives him several competitive recent results, although finishing positions alone do not establish his prospects over 3200m.
Jockey, barrier and odds
Jockey: Blake Shinn
Barrier:
Odds: $11
Blake Shinn is the reported jockey. Final rider declarations are subject to confirmation. Win odds were $11 on 26 October 2026 and may change. Official saddlecloth numbers and barriers are awaiting confirmation. The current list contains 39 contenders for a race limited to 24 starters. Ballot position is not a saddlecloth number or a confirmed starting position.
What odds is Saint George to win the Melbourne Cup?
Saint George is currently listed at $11 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 Saint George win the Melbourne Cup?
Saint George, listed at $11 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 Saint George at Ladbrokes, Neds, swiftbet or MyBet.
What Number, Barrier and Weight is Saint George
Saint George will carry saddlecloth number TBD and will jump from barrier TBD in the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Saint George will carry 55kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Which jockey will ride Saint George in the Melbourne Cup?
Saint George will be ridden by Blake Shinn in the 2026 Melbourne Cup with a weight of 55kg.
