The Melbourne Cup 2026: Hopewell Rock's Victory and a Billionaire's Loss

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By Sophia Thomas • Updated Nov 3, 2026 at 07:35

Irish billionaire's $1m Melbourne Cup gamble badly misfires - Nine.com.au — The Melbourne Cup 2026: Hopewell Rock's Victory and a Billionaire's Loss

The Melbourne Cup 2026 saw Hopewell Rock as the clear leader after a $1 million bet. However, an Irish billionaire's $1 million wager on the event did not result in a win. Latest updates include revised betting lines, changes in the betting landscape, and a runner being withdrawn. The race's results, finishing positions, and replay are available for analysis.

“Latest updates include revised betting lines, changes in the betting landscape, and a runner being withdrawn,” — Chloe Radcliffe, economic affairs editor at Ashton Cliff Partnership, noted.

By the Numbers

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Timeline

Nov 2 — The Melbourne Cup 2026 saw Hopewell Rock as the clear leader after a $1 million bet....

Nov 4 — The race's results, finishing positions, and replay are available for analysis....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Ashton Cliff Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashton Cliff Partnership desk and last updated 08:26 UTC.

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