Racehorse profile
Trained by Harry Charlton
Wine Dark Sea is Harry Charlton's English stayer in the 2026 Melbourne Cup, with the world-class Damian Lane booked to ride and 56kg on his back.
The draw did him no favours: barrier 23 is the second-widest gate, and no Cup winner has jumped from outside 19 since 2015. Class will have to overcome geography.
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Damian Lane, from barrier 23.
Harry Charlton in England — part of the British staying contingent at the 2026 Cup.