2024 Melbourne Cup Results
- 1st: #11 Knight's Choice
- 2nd: #4 Warp Speed
- 3rd: #12 Okita Soushi
- 4th: #14 Zardozi
2024 Melbourne Cup Results News
Melbourne Cup Results
The Melbourne Cup results will be known when the race runs on .
- 1st: #11 Knight’s Choice ($91)
- 2nd: #4 Warp Speed
- 3rd: #12 Okita Soushi
- 4th: #14 Zardozi
The John Symons & Shelia Laxon-trained Queenslander, Knight’s Choice ($91), flashed home from the back late with Robbie Dolan aboard to score a thrilling upset in the 2024 Melbourne Cup results narrowly denying the Japanese raider Warp Speed in a remarkable finish.
Okita Soushi for Ciaron Maher ran third with the James Cummings-trained mare Zardozi briefly looking the winner before holding for fourth.
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Melbourne Cup 2024 Odds & Results
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1st
11. Knight's Choice (5) J: Robbie Dolan 51.5kg
T: J G Symons & S Laxon |
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2nd
4. Warp Speed (2) J: Akira Sugawara 54.5kg
T: N Takagi |
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3rd
12. Okita Soushi (9) J: Jamie Kah 51kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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4th
14. Zardozi (3) J: Andrea Atzeni 51kg
T: James Cummings |
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5th
9. Absurde (6) J: Kerrin McEvoy 52.5kg
T: Willie Mullins |
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6th
3. Circle Of Fire (23) J: Mark Zahra 54.5kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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7th
17. Fancy Man (18) J: Ron Stewart 50kg
T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald |
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8th
8. Land Legend (17) J: Zac Purton 53kg
T: Chris Waller |
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9th
2. Buckaroo (20) J: Joao Moreira 54.5kg
T: Chris Waller |
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10th
5. Kovalica (16) J: Damian Lane 53.5kg
T: Chris Waller |
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11th
1. Vauban (10) J: William Buick 55.5kg
T: Willie Mullins |
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12th
13. Onesmoothoperator (11) J: Craig Williams 51kg
T: Brian Ellison |
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13th
16. Valiant King (21) J: Craig Newitt 50.5kg
T: Chris Waller |
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14th
15. Sea King (1) J: Hollie Doyle 50.5kg
T: Harry Eustace |
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15th
18. Interpretation (13) J: Teodore Nugent 50kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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16th
6. Sharp 'N' Smart (14) J: Michael Dee 53.5kg
T: Graeme & Debbie Rogerson |
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17th
24. Trust In You (4) J: Mark Du Plessis 50kg
T: Bruce Wallace & Grant Cooksley |
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18th
20. Mostly Cloudy (15) J: Karis Teetan 50kg
T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young |
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19th
19. Manzoice (7) J: Declan Bates 50kg
T: Chris Waller |
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20th
21. Positivity (19) J: Winona Costin 50kg
T: Andrew Forsman |
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21st
23. The Map (22) J: Rachel King 50kg
T: Dan Clarken & Oopy MacGillivray |
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22nd
22. Saint George (8) J: Tyler Schiller 50kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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23rd
7. Just Fine (12) J: Jye McNeil 53kg
T: G Waterhouse & A Bott |
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.ladbrokes.com.au/racing.
Data retrieved: 26/05/2025 11:12:37 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
Data retrieved: 26/05/2025 11:12:37 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
- 2024 Melbourne Cup Winning Horse: Knight’s Choice
- 2024 Melbourne Cup Winning Trainers: John Symons & Shelia Laxon
- 2024 Melbourne Cup Winning Jockey: Robbie Dolan
- 2024 Melbourne Cup Winning Barrier: 5
- 2024 Melbourne Cup Winning Weight: 51.5kg
- 2024 Melbourne Cup Winning Start Price: $91
- 2024 Melbourne Cup Winning Time: 3 minutes 19.53 seconds
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