Meet The Field: Melbourne Cup Field 2020 – Horses and Barriers Draw
The 24-horse Melbourne Cup field for the race that stops a nation has been released.
Anthony Van Dyck (1) has come out of the gates as the favourite so far at $7.50 after he motored late to just miss at Caulfield last outing.
Close second initial favourites are Sir Dragonet (5) and Tiger Moth (21) despite drawing the wide barrier 23 are both paying at $8.00.
Odds as of 31/10 via sportsbet.com.au (gamble responsibly).
Who will you be backing in this years Melbourne Cup field?
Melbourne Cup Field 2020
| Number | Horse | Trainer | Barrier | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Van Dyck | Aidan O’Brien | 3 | 58.5 |
| 2 | Avilius | James Cummings | 10 | 57 |
| 3 | Vow And Declare | Danny O’Brien | 4 | 57 |
| 4 | Master of Reality | Joseph O’Brien | 11 | 56 |
| 5 | Sir Dragonet | C Maher / D Eustace | 14 | 55.5 |
| 6 | Twilight Payment | Joseph O’Brien | 12 | 55.5 |
| 7 | Verry Elleegant | Chris Waller | 15 | 55.5 |
| 8 | Mustajeer | Kris Lees | 2 | 55 |
| 9 | Stratum Albion | Willie Mullins | 9 | 55 |
| 10 | Darling Willoughby | Andrew Balding | 19 | 54.5 |
| 11 | Finche | Chris Waller | 6 | 54.5 |
| 12 | Prince of Arran | Charlie Fellowes | 1 | 54.5 |
| 13 | Surprise Baby | Paul Preusker | 7 | 54.5 |
| 14 | King of Leogrance | Danny O’Brien | 18 | 54.5 |
| 15 | Russian Camelot | Danny O’Brien | 16 | 53.5 |
| 16 | Steel Prince | Anthony and Sam Freedman | 21 | 53.5 |
| 17 | The Chosen One | M Baker / A Forsman | 5 | 53.5 |
| 18 | Ashrun | Andreas Wohler | 24 | 53 |
| 19 | Warning | Anthony and Sam Freedman | 8 | 53 |
| 20 | Etah James | C Maher / D Eustace | 22 | 52.5 |
| 21 | Tiger Moth | Aidan O’Brien | 23 | 52.5 |
| 22 | Oceanex | M Price / M Kent Jr | 17 | 51.5 |
| 23 | Miami Bound | C Maher / D Eustace | 13 | 51 |
| 24 | Persan | Danny O’Brien | 20 | 51 |
Melbourne Cup 2020 Date and Race Time
The Melbourne Cup will be held on Tuesday 3rd of November.
The race time is 3pm (EDST) and is Race 7 on the Flemington card.
Melbourne Cup Weather
Tuesday is looking to be a perfect race day. Sunny. Light winds becoming northerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.
Min 15 | Max 29
Further Melbourne Cup updates to come via SoPerth.com.au.
