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Group 1 Handicap, Flemington 04:00 (UK time) A$ 8,000,000 3yo plus, 2m |
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What a stunning performance from Vauban!
— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 20, 2023
Willie Mullins’ star is awesome in the Copper Horse Handicap for Ryan Moore in the Ricci Silks at #RoyalAscot pic.twitter.com/4ZVadbVAEP
Vauban, owned by Rich and Susannah Ricci, has had his sights set on a triumphant return to Australia for the prestigious Melbourne Cup. However, trainer Willie Mullins has not definitively ruled out the possibility of an appearance at the Punchestown Festival.
The six-year-old gelding hasn’t been seen in action since finishing a disappointing 14th out of 23 in last year’s Melbourne Cup, where he was sent off as the favorite. Following that race, Vauban shifted his focus away from hurdles after a commendable performance at the Punchestown Festival, where he chased home stable companion and current champion hurdler State Man.
Transitioning to the Flat, Vauban secured a notable victory in the Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, defeating another stablemate, Absurde, who had recently won the County Hurdle. Subsequently, he comfortably clinched the Group Three Ballyroan Stakes before embarking on his journey to Australia.
While a Flat campaign seems likely for Vauban, Mullins remains open to the possibility of giving him a run at Punchestown if he’s ready. However, the primary focus is on preparing Vauban for a second attempt at the Melbourne Cup in November. The anticipation builds as racing enthusiasts eagerly await Vauban’s return to the international stage!
Lexus Melbourne Cup (Group 1 Handicap)
A$ 8,000,000
3yo plus, 2m (3200 Metres)
entries
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Recent Melbourne Cup Winners
Year | Winner | Second | Third | Time |
2023 | Without A Fight | Soulcombe | Sheraz | 3:18.37 |
2022 | Gold Trip | Emissary | High Emocean | 3:24.04 |
2021 | Verry Elleegant | Incentivise | Spanish Mission | 3:17.43 |
2020 | Twilight Payment | Tiger Moth | Prince Of Arran | 3:17.34 |
2019 | Vow And Declare | Prince Of Arran | Il Paradiso | 3:24.76 |
2018 | Cross Counter | Marmelo | Prince Of Arran | 3:21.17 |
2017 | Rekindling | Johannes Vermeer | Max Dynamite | 3:21.19 |
2016 | Almandin | Heartbreak City | Hartnell | 3:20.58 |
2015 | Prince Of Penzance | Max Dynamite | Criterion | 3:22.15 |
2014 | Protectionist | Red Cadeaux | Who Shot Thebarman | 3:17.71 |
2013 | Fiorente | Red Cadeaux | Mount Athos | 3:20.30 |
2012 | Green Moon | Fiorente | Jakkalberry | 3:20.45 |
2011 | Dunaden | Red Cadeaux | Lucas Cranach | 3:20.84 |
2010 | Americain | Maluckyday | So You Think | 3:26.87 |
2009 | Shocking | Crime Scene | Mourilyan | 3:23.87 |
2008 | Viewed | Bauer | C’est La Guerre | 3:20.40 |
2007 | Efficient | Purple Moon | Mahler | 3:23.34 |
2006 | Delta Blues | Pop Rock | Maybe Better | 3:21.50 |
2005 | Makybe Diva | On A Jeune | Xcellent | 3:19.17 |
2004 | Makybe Diva | Vinnie Roe | Zazzman | 3:28.55 |
2003 | Makybe Diva | She’s Archie | Jardine’s Lookout | 3:19.90 |
2002 | Media Puzzle | Mr Prudent | Beekeeper | 3:16.97 |
2001 | Ethereal | Give The Slip | Persian Punch | 3:21.08 |
2000 | Brew | Yippyio | Second Coming | 3:18.68 |
1999 | Rogan Josh | Central Park | Lahar | 3:19.64 |
1998 | Jezabeel | Champagne | Persian Punch | 3:18.59 |
1997 | Might And Power | Doriemus | Markham | 3:18.33 |
1996 | Saintly | Count Chivas | Skybeau | 3:18.80 |
1995 | Doriemus | Nothin’ Leica Dane | Vintage Crop | 3:27.60 |
1994 | Jeune | Paris Lane | Oompala | 3:19.80 |
1993 | Vintage Crop | Te Akau Nick | Mercator | 3:23.40 |
1992 | Subzero | Veandercross | Castletown | 3:24.70 |
1991 | Let’s Elope | Shiva’s Revenge | Magnolia Hall | 3:18.90 |
1990 | Kingston Rule | The Phantom | Mr Brooker | 3:16.30 |
1989 | Tawrrific | Super Impose | Kudz | 3:17.10 |
1988 | Empire Rose | Natksi | Na Botto | 3:18.90 |
1987 | Kensei | Empire Rose | Rosedale | 3:22.00 |
1986 | At Talaq | Rising Fear | Sea Legend | 3:21.70 |
1985 | What A Nuisance | Koiro Corrie May | Tripsacum | 3:23.00 |
1984 | Black Night | Chagemar | Mapperley Heights | 3:18.90 |
1983 | Kiwi | Noble Comment | Mr Jazz | 3:18.90 |
1982 | Gurner’s Lane | Kingston Town | Noble Comment | 3:21.20 |
1981 | Just A Dash | El Laurena | Flashing Light | 3:21.20 |
1980 | Beldale Ball | My Blue Denim | Lover Bandit | 3:19.80 |
1979 | Hyperno | Salamander | Red Nose | 3:21.80 |
1978 | Arwon | Dandaleith | Karu | 3:24.30 |
1977 | Gold And Black | Reckless | Hyperno | 3:18.40 |
1976 | Van Der Hum | Gold And Black | Kythera | 3:34.10 |
1975 | Think Big | Holiday Waggon | Medici | 3:29.60 |
1974 | Think Big | Leilani | Captain Peri | 3:23.10 |
1973 | Gala Supreme | Glengowan | Daneson | 3:19.50 |
1972 | Piping Lane | Magnifique | Gunsynd | 3:19.30 |
1971 | Silver Knight | Igloo | Tails | 3:19.50 |
1970 | Baghdad Note | Vansittart | Clear Prince | 3:19.70 |