Melbourne Cup 2026: Field, barrier draw, form guide and betting

The leading chances for Tuesday's Melbourne Cup have enjoyed mixed fortunes at the barrier draw this evening.Point Of Law retains favouritism after coming up with barrier 9, while a draw of 18 has prompted a slight drift for Irish runner Trustyourinstinct, who'll be partnered by James McDonald fresh off a four-timer on Derby Day.Explore our interactive form guide to all the horses set to line up in the 166th Melbourne Cup.1. Sons And Lovers$21 | Barrier 3 | 57.5kg Read more 2. Trustyourinstinct$8 | Barrier 18 | 57kg Read more 3. Knight's Choice$34 | Barrier 2 | 56.5kg Read more 4. Middle Earth$13 | Barrier 1 | 56.5kg Read more 5. Vauban$51 | Barrier 22 | 56.5kg Read more 6. Enfjaar$21 | Barrier 8 | 56kg Read more 7. Royal Supremacy$51 | Barrier 21 | 56kg Read more 8. Wine Dark Sea$61 | Barrier 23 | 56kg Read more 9. Asterix$101 | Barrier 6 | 55kg Read more 10. Goodie Two Shoes$31 | Barrier 19 | 55kg Read more 11. Juja Kibo$11 | Barrier 14 | 55kg Read more 12. Hopewell Rock$9 | Barrier 15 | 54.5kg Read more 13. Onesmoothoperator$101 | Barrier 13 | 54.5kg Read more 14. Soul Of Spain$41 | Barrier 5 | 54.5kg Read more 15. Zahrann$23 | Barrier 11 | 54.5kg Read more 16. So You Are$19 | Barrier 7 | 54kg Read more 17. Future History$71 | Barrier 12 | 53.5kg Read more 18. James J Braddock$13 | Barrier 24 | 53.5kg Read more 19. Kizlyar$41 | Barrier 20 | 53.5kgRead more 20. Point Of Law$6 fav | Barrier 9 | 53kg Read more 21. Strictly Business$101 | Barrier 4 | 53kg Read more 22. Mr Monaco$26 | Barrier 16 | 52.5kg Read more 23. Zakouma$34 | Barrier 10 | 52kg Read more 24. Shockletz$11 | Barrier 17 | 51kg Read more Odds at 4.20pm AEDT SaturdayCredits