Golden ticket on offer in France
The road to the Lexus Melbourne Cup takes a new turn in 2026, but with familiar origins. The fifth golden ticket into the race that stops a nation® will be awarded in northern France on Sunday night, with Deauville’s Group 2 Prix Kergolay (3000m) providing automatic entry to the 2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup.
European golden tickets set to shape Cup journey
In 2026, eleven golden tickets will be awarded through ballot-exempt races across Victoria, with three additional spots available through international qualifiers. This weekend, two of those coveted European golden tickets will be on the line.
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