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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
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All other horses completed the race without any major incident.
See the full finishing order here.
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