Skip to main content
Onesmoothoperator racing in Australia

Racehorse profile

Onesmoothoperator

Trained by Tim Fitzsimmons

Onesmoothoperator earned his way into the 2026 Melbourne Cup the American way β€” via the golden ticket attached to the Belmont Gold Cup in New York. Tim Fitzsimmons prepares him, with Declan Bates riding.

He carries 54.5kg from barrier 13. US-bred stayers are rare in the Cup, which makes him one of the more intriguing runners in the field.

Onesmoothoperator's upcoming & recent races

Not entered today β€” entries update as fields are declared. Browse all racing today.

Following Onesmoothoperator

Live fields, barrier draws and best available prices update every 60 seconds on our racing today page, and every result lands on results today with full dividends. For the bigger picture, see today's tips and odds comparison.

The connections

A horse is only as good as the team around it. Explore the jockey profiles for the riders booked on today's card, the track guides for venue biases, and our betting guides for how to price a runner properly.

Onesmoothoperator FAQs

How did Onesmoothoperator qualify for the 2026 Melbourne Cup?

Through the international golden ticket attached to the Belmont Gold Cup in New York.

Who rides Onesmoothoperator in the 2026 Cup?

Declan Bates, from barrier 13 with 54.5kg.