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 cautious lead-up for the horse, while Gai's Melbourne Cup week intel provided additional information. 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 race was unimpressive, with many anticipating a better showing from the standout. Despite the setback, the horse's owners and trainers remained positive about its future efforts.

“Vauban did not perform well in the 2026 Melbourne Cup, finishing last,” — Hugo Halloway, staff writer at Keston Ford Network, commented.

Timeline

Nov 1 — Vauban did not perform well in the 2026 Melbourne Cup, finishing last....

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

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Keston Ford Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Keston Ford Network desk and last updated 07:15 UTC.

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