- The 164th Melbourne Cup was held at Flemington Racecourse
- Including a host of Aussie, Kiwi and international stayers
- Find out if your tip has sunk or swum in the race that is holding a nation back
Many Aussies would be tearing up their betting slips after Knight’s Choice became the toughest horse to win the Melbourne Cup since Prince of Penzance in 2015, but where did your tip end?
The Melbourne Cup once again proved not to be a place for favourites, with the shortback horses finishing well back in the pack.
Daily Mail Australia brings you information on the final finishing order and form of every horse and rider in the Melbourne Cup and how they performed at the 2024 event.
A full house cheered him on as the winner of the 2024 Melbourne Cup. Where did your tip end?
Robbie Dolan celebrates after riding Knight’s Choice to victory in the 2024 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse
Winner: Knight’s Choice
Defied all the so-called experts and odds as high as 81-1 to charge home down the infamous Flemington straight and muscle his way into the lead. Robbie Dolan had the ride of his life and just claimed his third Group 1 victory.
2: Warp speed
The Japanese rider was involved in a duel with Okita Soushi that looked like it would decide the winner of the cup, but was rudely nicked by Knight’s Choice with the line in sight.
3: Okita Soushi
Found the perfect line on the straight and pedaled away, confident he would win. But the extra length of the Melbourne Cup sapped the speed and slipped back into the duel with Warp Speed before also being overshadowed by Knight’s Choice.
4: Zardozi
Sometimes winning isn’t everything. Jockey Andrea Atzeni rode almost perfectly and the horse had every chance over the 3200 meters. I gave it everything and a place in the top four was the reward.
5: Absurd
Kerrin McEvoy looked set for a big run to the finish but rammed straight into the back of Zardozii, depriving his mount of all momentum and chance of a top three finish.
6: Circle of fire
Another horse who produced a huge run after doubts were raised about his ability to compete over the distance. The Sydney Cup winner will have to put in a lot of effort to get to the front of the pack in the grueling final 800 meters.
7: Fancy Man
Another rough one that finished much higher than most people gave him credit for.
8: Country legend
There is no doubt that this horse can race, but staying focused remains a problem for Chris Waller. They tried earmuffs to keep this skittish horse on track, but couldn’t get the performance they wanted.
9: Buckaroo
10: Kovalica
11: Vauban
12: One smooth operator
13: Brave king
14: Sea King
15: Interpretation
16: Sharp ‘N’ Smart
17: Trust in you
18: Partly cloudy
19: Manzoice
20: Positivity
21: The map
22: Saint George
23: Just good