Valiant King Information
Prior to the Bart Cummings, he did set looked like a hurdler. But now, he’s a legitimate contender for the Melbourne Cup. Hard run Bart Cummings he loved, was somewhat luckless in the Caulfield Cup…the rider, albeit a previous winner of the Cup, absolutely scares me, but even with that, this horse has to be seriously respected.
Melbourne Cup 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Melbourne Cup
24. Valiant King
Odds 💰: $11.00
Breeding: Roaring Lion x Assembly
Trainer: Chris Waller
Jockey: Jye McNeil
Weight: 51kg
Barrier: 10
Career Stats: 19: 2-3-3
Min/Max Distance Wins: 2011m/2520m
Career Best Win: Bart Cummings, October 4 2025, Flemington, Good Surface
Dry Track Stats: 12: 1-1-2
Wet Track Stats: 7: 1-2-1
Short Summary: If the rain does arrive, he is very dangerous. Even on dry ground, he’s a winning chance.
Key Replay: Caulfield Cup, October 18 2025, Caulfield, Good Surface
Can make a case he should have been right in the finish. Looked like he was full of running but just couldn’t quite get a chance to build the revs as compared to when he won the Bart Cummings at Flemington. Ripping run, making it two on the bounce.
What odds is Valiant King to win the Melbourne Cup?
Valiant King 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 Valiant King win the Melbourne Cup?
Valiant King, 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 Valiant King at Ladbrokes, Neds, swiftbet or MyBet.
What Number, Barrier and Weight is Valiant King
Valiant King will carry saddlecloth number 24 and will jump from barrier 10 in the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Valiant King will carry 51kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Which jockey will ride Valiant King in the Melbourne Cup?
Valiant King will be ridden by Jye McNeil in the 2026 Melbourne Cup with a weight of 51kg.
