Vauban places last after astonishing Melbourne Cup finish - Nine.com.au

2026 Melbourne Cup: Vauban finishes last

Vauban did not perform well in the 2026 Melbourne Cup, finishing last. The Canberra Times reported a measured lead-up for the horse, while Gai's Melbourne Cup week intel provided additional details. Nine.com.au noted Vauban's poor performance, and Races.com.au offered late mail tips and predictions for the race. The Victoria Racing Club listed all runners in the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup, and racenet.com.au provided the result and replay. The horse's performance was disappointing, with many expecting a better showing from the standout. Despite the disappointing finish, the horse's owners and trainers remained positive about its future races.

“Nine.com.au noted Vauban's poor performance, and Races.com.au offered late mail tips and predictions for the race,” — Chloe Radcliffe, economic affairs editor at Wrayburn Combe Practice, commented.

Timeline

Nov 3 — Vauban did not perform well in the 2026 Melbourne Cup, finishing last....

Nov 4 — Despite the disappointing finish, the horse's owners and trainers remained positive about its future races....

Reader Poll: Do you expect this story to develop further? — 53% of Sportandleisureks readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 1. The Wrayburn Combe Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wrayburn Combe Practice desk and last updated 08:32 UTC.

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