2025 Melbourne Cup Field: Your Complete Guide

The Melbourne Cup is an iconic race held at Flemington, Australia, on the first Tuesday of November. The 2025 Melbourne Cup will take place on November 2, offering a thrilling 3200-metre challenge with a diverse field of contenders from various backgrounds. Here’s a complete guide to the horses competing in this year’s Cup.

2025 Melbourne Cup Field Overview

• Al Riffa – Odds: $9, Career: 17: 5-6-1 (Win%: 29, Place%: 71)
• Buckaroo (GB) – Odds: $9, Career: 31: 5-6-6 (Win%: 16, Place%: 55)
• Arapaho – Odds: $51, Career: 49: 10-6-4 (Win%: 20, Place%: 41)
• Vauban – Odds: $26, Career: 32: 11-5-4 (Win%: 34, Place%: 63)
• Chevalier Rose – Odds: $31, Career: 35: 5-5-2 (Win%: 14, Place%: 34)
• Presage Nocturne – Odds: $8.50, Career: 18: 6-5-3 (Win%: 33, Place%: 78)
• Middle Earth – Odds: $41, Career: 18: 5-3-2 (Win%: 28, Place%: 56)
• Meydaan – Odds: $17, Career: 17: 3-2-2 (Win%: 18, Place%: 41)
• Absurde – Odds: $23, Career: 29: 7-7-6 (Win%: 24, Place%: 69)
• Flatten The Curve – Odds: $21, Career: 54: 11-10-5 (Win%: 20, Place%: 48)
• Land Legend – Odds: $61, Career: 24: 4-2-2 (Win%: 17, Place%: 33)
• Smokin’ Romans – Odds: $61, Career: 53: 11-9-3 (Win%: 21, Place%: 43)
• Changingoftheguard – Odds: $61, Career: 18: 4-3-3 (Win%: 22, Place%: 56)
• Half Yours – Odds: $7, Career: 15: 7-3-0 (Win%: 47, Place%: 57)
• More Felons – Odds: $41, Career: 24: 6-3-0 (Win%: 25, Place%: 28)
• Onesmoothoperator – Odds: $23, Career: 51: 6-11-7 (Win%: 12, Place%: 47)
• Furthur – Odds: $23, Career: 8: 2-2-0 (Win%: 25, Place%: 50)
• Parchment Party – Odds: $51, Career: 22: 8-2-2 (Win%: 36, Place%: 55)
• Athabascan – Odds: $81, Career: 39: 4-6-4 (Win%: 10, Place%: 36)
• Goody Two Shoes – Odds: $41, Career: 26: 13-0-7 (Win%: 50, Place%: 77)
• River of Stars – Odds: $17, Career: 22: 4-6-5 (Win%: 18, Place%: 68)
• Royal Supremacy – Odds: $34, Career: 17: 6-4-3 (Win%: 33, Place%: 76)
• Torranzino – Odds: $34, Career: 33: 6-7-2 (Win%: 18, Place%: 45)
• Valiant King – Odds: $8, Career: 20: 2-4-2 (Win%: 10, Place%: 40)

Notable Horses

Some horses are creating buzz as potential favorites. Half Yours, the Caulfield Cup winner, is one of the early front-runners. Another standout is Presage Nocturne, known for its promising form in prior races.

Recent Performances

• Al Riffa: Impressive form in Ireland but untested in Australia.
• Buckaroo (GB): Close to victory in the Cox Plate but struggled last year.
• Smokin’ Romans: Senior contender, but faces challenges over longer distances.

With a field full of diverse talent, the 2025 Melbourne Cup promises excitement. Betting odds reflect the competitive nature of this year’s race. Fans can expect surprises from new challengers and established contenders alike.

Keep an eye on race day for updates on each contender’s performance as they vie for the coveted Melbourne Cup title.