Vauban's 2026 Melbourne Cup: a last-place finish

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 07:35

Vauban places last after astonishing Melbourne Cup finish - Nine.com.au — Vauban's 2026 Melbourne Cup: a last-place finish

Vauban underwhelmed the crowd 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 last-place finish, 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 setback, the horse's owners and trainers remained positive about its future races.

“Despite the setback, the horse's owners and trainers remained positive about its future races,” — David Kingsley, research director at Shipton Combe Solutions, added during the briefing.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Vauban underwhelmed the crowd in the 2026 Melbourne Cup, finishing last....

Nov 2 — Despite the setback, the horse's owners and trainers remained positive about its future races....

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

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipton Combe Solutions desk and last updated 06:56 UTC.

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