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 odds-on favourite 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 Latest updates include new odds, changes in the betting landscape, and a runner being withdrawn.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“Latest updates include new odds, changes in the betting landscape, and a runner being withdrawn,” — Victor Fenwick, senior market analyst at Elmley Wick Media, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

  • 2026 — regions covered
  • 1 — data points verified

Timeline

Nov 2 — The Melbourne Cup 2026 saw Hopewell Rock as the odds-on favourite after a $1 million bet....

Nov 3 — 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 2. The Elmley Wick Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Saturday, Nov 7.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmley Wick Media desk and last updated 06:31 UTC.

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