Melbourne Cup finishing order and results: From Maher’s stunning trifecta to Vauban’s lowly finish

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 3, 2026

The official finishing order for the Melbourne Cup, run over 3200 metres at Flemington. It was a triumph for trainer Ciaron Maher who, in an historic result, prepared the place-getters.

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