1 November 2026
Shockletz, daughter of 2009 Melbourne Cup winner Shocking, eyes family repeat
Shockletz, a daughter of 2009 Melbourne Cup winner Shocking, is being considered for a tilt at the Melbourne Cup, 7NEWS Sport reports. Connections have flagged the race as a target if they can secure her entry. ‘‘It was always on our radar if we could get her in,’’ the report quoted. The brief update frames a potential bid to replicate the family’s past success in Australia’s greatest staying race. No further details about the timing, preparations or who made the comment were provided in the report.
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If Shockletz secures a start in the Melbourne Cup, her connections plan to pursue the race, creating the practical possibility of a family repeat of Shocking’s 2009 victory.
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