We’re just days away from the running of the 2025 Melbourne Cup.
The field of 24 is essentially set (click here for the order of entry), with the barrier draw still to come.
That will be conducted at 6.15pm AEDT. Follow the latest below as it happens.
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It’s a crucial undertaking. For some horses, a bad barrier can essentially slash their hopes of winning the great race.
Barriers 7, 12, 19 and 23 have been the least successful barriers, with only one winner from each of those in the history of the race.
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MOST SUCCESSFUL CUP BARRIERS
Barrier 5 – 9 wins, last in 2024
Barrier 11 – 7 wins, last in 2010
Barrier 14 – 7 wins, last in 2022
Barrier 10 – 7 wins, last 2023
Barrier 8 – 5 wins, last in 2008
LEAST SUCCESSFUL CUP BARRIERS
Barrier 7
Barrier 12
Barrier 19
Barrier 23
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