Vauban Information
Thought he was right on track after an excellent return in the Chelmsford. Luckless in The Metropolitan but the Caulfield Cup run worries me. He has won at 3382m previously but for mine, I don’t think he stay at the top level, and has failed twice previously in the race. Not for me.
Melbourne Cup 🏆: View the Field and Odds for the Melbourne Cup
4. Vauban
Odds 💰: $19.00
Breeding: Galiway x Waldfest
Trainer: Gai Waterhouse/Adrian Bott
Jockey: Blake Shinn
Weight: 56.5kg
Barrier: 2
Career Stats: 29: 9-5-4
Min/Max Distance Wins: 2000m/3382m
Career Best Win: Lonsdale Cup, August 23 2024, York, Good Surface
Dry Track Stats: 15: 3-2-2
Wet Track Stats: 13: 6-3-2
Short Summary: Third time lucky? Me thinks no.
Key Replay: Caulfield Cup, October 18 2025, Caulfield, Good Surface
Adelaide River injected some pretty good tempo into the race and those behind had to chase from a fair way out, Vauban included. To me, he just looked on the wrong leg throughout, didn’t handle Caulfield at all and was on the plain side the final 200m.
What odds is Vauban to win the Melbourne Cup?
Vauban is currently listed at $19.00 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 Vauban win the Melbourne Cup?
Vauban, listed at $19.00 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 Vauban at Ladbrokes, Neds, swiftbet or MyBet.
What Number, Barrier and Weight is Vauban
Vauban will carry saddlecloth number 4 and will jump from barrier 2 in the 2026 Melbourne Cup. Vauban will carry 56.5kg in the Melbourne Cup.
Which jockey will ride Vauban in the Melbourne Cup?
Vauban will be ridden by Blake Shinn in the 2026 Melbourne Cup with a weight of 56.5kg.
