List of the Horses that Finished Last in the Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup is Australia’s most famous horse race, known as “the race that stops a nation.” Many people take part in office or social sweeps, where even the person whose horse finishes last can win a small prize. It’s usually a lighthearted consolation, such as getting your money back or receiving a novelty gift. Below is a list of horses considered to have finished last, whether they crossed the line in last place or pulled up lame and did not finish.
Either way, you came last - but all is not lost.
| Year | Last Place |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Buckaroo |
| 2024 | Just Fine |
| 2023 | Right You Are |
| 2022 | Interpretation |
| 2021 | Ocean Billy |
| 2020 | Anthony Van Dyck |
| 2019 | Rostropovich |
| 2018 | The Cliffsofmoher |
| 2017 | Gallante |
| 2016 | Rose of Virginia |
| 2015 | Red Cadeaux |
| 2014 | Admire Rakti |
| 2013 | Verema |
| 2012 | Ethiopia |
| 2011 | Modun |
| 2010 | Descarado |
| 2009 | Warringah |
| 2008 | Gallopin |
| 2007 | Tungsten Strike |
| 2006 | Zabeat |
| 2005 | Franklins Garden |
| 2004 | She's Archie |
| 2003 | Mamool |
| 2002 | Sandmason |
| 2001 | Pasta Express |
| 2000 | Maridpour |
| 1999 | Rebbor |
| 1998 | Second Coming |
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | Just Fine |
| 2023 | Right You Are |
| 2022 | Interpretation |
| 2021 | Ocean Billy |
| 2020 | Anthony Van Dyck |
| 2019 | Rostropovich |
| 2018 | The Cliffsofmoher |
| 2017 | Gallante |
| 2016 | Rose of Virginia |
| 2015 | Red Cadeaux |
| 2014 | Admire Rakti |
| 2013 | Verema |
| 2012 | Ethiopia |
| 2011 | Modun |
| 2010 | Descarado |
| 2009 | Warringah |
| 2008 | Gallopin |
| 2007 | Tungsten Strike |
| 2006 | Zabeat |
| 2005 | Franklins Garden |
| 2004 | She's Archie |
| 2003 | Mamool |
| 2002 | Sandmason |
| 2001 | Pasta Express |
| 2000 | Maridpour |
| 1999 | Rebbor |
| 1998 | Second Coming |
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