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Vauban places last after astonishing Melbourne Cup finish
Vauban has claimed the unwanted title of finishing last in the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington.
Jumping from barrier six as a $61 chance, the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained gelding struggled to impact the race that stops the nation, crossing the line as the 23rd and final runner.
The horses are lead out to run in the Melbourne Cup horse race in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Fourth-time lucky? Cautious Cup lead-up for Vauban
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Gai Waterhouse is confident she has pulled the right rein after wrapping Melbourne Cup veteran Vauban in cotton wool.
The nine-year-old gelding is among the three oldest starters in Tuesday's 166th running of the $10.2 million race at Flemington.
In partnership with co-trainer Adrian Bott, Australian racing's first lady chose to run the $51 chance just once in the lead up.
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