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The Melbourne Cup is without a doubt Australia's most famous horse race and has long been regarded as the 'race which stops a nation'. The race is certainly the highlight of the Spring Racing Carnival and includes a field of both Australian and International Horses all looking for a place in racing history.
Sponsored by the VRC, the Melbourne Cup is for 3 year olds and older and is run over a 3200 meter course. Held on the first Tuesday in November at the Flemington Racecourse, millions
of Australians from all walks of life stand still to watch a single horse
race that lasts no more than a couple of minutes. Melbourne Cup News:
Recent Melbourne Cup Winners:
Melbourne Cup History:The Melbourne Cup 2mile handicap was introduced in 1861 and is now the richest handicap in the world with prize money of over $5,000,000. The first ever Melbourne Cup was won by a horse called Archer with the event featuring 17 horses. The prize money on offer back then was £170 plus a prestigious gold watch. With over 144 years of history, the Melbourne Cup now draws over 100,000 people to Flemington Racecourse every year.
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