Hopewell Rock represents the George Boughey yard in the 2026 Melbourne Cup, with Zac Lloyd booked and 54.5kg.
The knock is the draw — barrier 15 has produced just one Cup winner — but the Newmarket stable's stock must be respected at odds.
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Hopewell Rock FAQs
Who trains Hopewell Rock?
George Boughey in Newmarket, England.
What barrier did Hopewell Rock draw in the 2026 Cup?
Barrier 15 — a gate with just one Melbourne Cup win to its name.