How many times has Barrier 7 won the Melbourne Cup?

As the 2025 Melbourne Cup approaches, we delve into various approaches for predicting the victor of the iconic “race that stops the nation.”

When it comes to Melbourne Cup betting, historical data and statistics appear to exert a more significant influence than in any other race worldwide.

A frequently referenced statistic centres on the all-important barrier draw, as it holds the power to elevate or hinder the chances of a potential Melbourne Cup victor.

For our analysis, we’ll concentrate on data from 1999 onwards, as sourcing reliable information before that year has proven challenging.

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How many times has Barrier 7 won the Melbourne Cup?

Barrier 7 has won the Melbourne Cup on one occasion by the great Makybe Diva in 2004.

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The great Makybe Diva winning the second of her three Melbourne Cups in 2004

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Who is in Barrier 7 for the 2025 Melbourne Cup?

Furthur is set to race from barrier 7 in the 2025 Melbourne Cup.

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Career stats for Furthur

• Career: 8:2-2-0
• Flemington: 0: 0-0-0
• Distance: 0: 0-0-0
• Wet: 3:0-1-0
• Dry/Syn: 5:2-1-0
• Group and Listed: 5: 1-1-0
• Win %: 25%
• Place %: 50%

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Melbourne Cup results for Furthur

Furthur will be having his first attempt at the Melbourne Cup in 2025.

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Recent Form for Furthur

Date	Race	Track	Distance	Placing	Jockey	Barrier	Weight	Odds	Margin
Sep 13	St Leger	Doncaster	2921m	6/7	Oisin Murphy	6	58.5kg	$19	4.5L
Aug 16	Geoffrey Freer	Newbury	2715m	1/6	Oisin Murphy	4	56kg	$7.50	3L

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2025 Melbourne Cup Field